WorksheetsSocial 10 Related Issue 1 Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
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Class
Date
1.
A transnational corporation is one that:
a)
Employs people from various nations and nationalities
b)
Has business in multiple countries around the world
c)
Has transferred Headquarters from one country to another
d)
Trades to countries to give them access to things previously inaccessible
2.
"Globalization is the process of creating a common culture across the globe."
This idea presented in this source could be best described as:
This idea presented in this source could be best described as:
a)
cultural diversification
b)
marginalization
c)
assimilation
d)
homogenization
3.
The BEST title for the image is:
a)
The Unavoidably of Globalization
b)
Stop Globalization Now
c)
The Places We Buy From
d)
Protesting is Hard
4.
Language loss results in ALL of the following EXCEPT:
a)
loss of individual and collective identity
b)
loss of traditional cultural practices
c)
decreased individual self-esteem
d)
decreased communication around the world
5.
What is the cartoonist commenting on?
a)
Hybridization
b)
Digital Divide
c)
Americanization
d)
Cultural Revitalization
6.
Content laws set out by the CRTC is an example of:
a)
Affirming Identity
b)
Cultural Revitalization
c)
Globalization
d)
Accomodation
7.
Globalization is best understood as:
a)
issues that attract the global media
b)
exploitation of workers by transnationals
c)
the age of Western Imperialism
d)
a process through which the world becomes more connected
8.
"We should care about preventing the extinction of Native American languages because of the human costs to those most directly affected. The destruction of a language is the destruction of a rooted identity... Along with the accompanying loss of culture, language loss can destroy a sense of self-worth, limiting human potential and complicating efforts to solve other problems..." (James Crawford)
The source makes a link between the loss of indigenous languages and
The source makes a link between the loss of indigenous languages and
a)
social problems in Native American communities
b)
political problems in Native communities
c)
ecological problems in Native American communities
d)
technological problems in Native American communities
9.
Which of the following is the BEST example of the social dimension of globalization?
a)
The opening of Wal-Mart stores in India
b)
The establishment of call centers in India
c)
The expansion of the middle class in India
d)
The increased number of ATM's in India
10.
What is the difference between homogenization and acculturation?
a)
Homogenization is a loss of culture and acculturation is adding onto culture
b)
Acculturation is a loss of culture and homogenization is adding onto culture
c)
Homogenization is a loss of language and acculturation is adding onto language
d)
They are the same thing
11.
Which of the following can BEST be linked with the policies of Canadian Multiculturalism?
a)
Accomodation
b)
Marginalization
c)
Hydribization
d)
Assimilation
12.
Which of the following is the BEST example of cultural hybridization?
a)
Disney setting up theme parks in multiple countries
b)
The internet
c)
McDonald's serving curry dishes in India
d)
Aboriginal people adopting European language and dress
13.
The digital divide...
a)
causes strain when people ignore each other for technology
b)
has led to the creation of a "global village"
c)
is the gap of access to technology between Global North and South
d)
the tension caused by spies hacking into countries digital network
14.
Marshall McLuhan said that we are becoming a "global village," which means that...
a)
we can go shopping any where in the world easily
b)
transnational corporations are exploiting us all equally
c)
soon everyone will speak English as a first language
d)
technology is bringing people around the world closer
15.
The cartoonist likely believes that globalization...
a)
does not benefit the Global South
b)
is an inspiration for workers everywhere
c)
improves the working conditions all over the world
d)
helps people because at least they have jobs
16.
One good definition of globalization is:
a)
ideas and information spreading for the purpose of promoting an idea
b)
the world becoming more interdependent and connected
c)
process of people moving from one country to another
d)
the spread of American culture all over the world through transnational corporations
17.
Which of the following is an example of economic globalization?
a)
holding meetings to address international issues
b)
listening to global music
c)
importing good from other countries to Canada
d)
trying food from other countries
18.
What is a monoculture (not the agricultural version)?
a)
Ideas and information spreading for a purpose
b)
McDonald's "Taste the World" menu
c)
Things being imported from only one place
d)
Global popular culture that results from globalization
19.
Which of the following would NOT be considered an economic aspect of globalization?
a)
Wal-Mart
b)
McDonalds
c)
Global Trade
d)
Cultural Transfer
20.
What example would NOT be considered a political dimension of globalization?
a)
Since the 1990s democracy has spread to many nations
b)
Most of our clothing is made in sweatshops in the Global South
c)
Canadians donate to disaster relief around the world
d)
Many inter governmental organizations work together to make decisions
21.
The cartoon depicts some of the natural consequences of ...
a)
political globalization
b)
economic globalization
c)
social globalization
d)
cultural globalization
22.
Which of the following would be considered a disadvantage of media concentration?
a)
decrease in media ownership translates to a decrease in diversity
b)
large financial resources allow for the creation of new media
c)
people enjoy the content produced by a few corporations
d)
can often lead to greater media convergence
23.
"Over the years, Sesame Street has become a global enterprise. In 2005, it was seen by children in 120 countries. Sometimes the show are dubbed into local languages; other times, new shows are co-produced by local media companies. The result is a combination of elements of American culture with those of the country where the show is co-produced."
Which of the following is BEST illustrated in the source?
Which of the following is BEST illustrated in the source?
a)
Global monoculture
b)
Media convergence
c)
Homogenization
d)
Hybridization
24.
The cartoonist appears to be criticizing the...
a)
influence that political globalization has on identity
b)
impact that the media has on global youth culture
c)
negative impact of transnational corporations on identity
d)
influence social globalization has on identity
25.
Which pair of words is correctly matched?
a)
Integration and Inequality
b)
Assimilation and Diversity
c)
Monoculture and Homogenization
d)
Marginalization and Economic Power
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