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Social 10 Unit 1 Review

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The process of creating an international network for the exchange of politics, goods, services, culture, technology, etc.

a)

Transnational corporations

b)

Globalization

c)

Modernization

d)

Americanization

2.

A business with facilities and operations in two or more countries

a)

Transnational corporation

b)

International corporation

c)

Limited corporation

d)

Globalization

3.

Which of the following are negative aspects of globalization

a)

Assimilation

b)

Homogenization

c)

Resource exploitation in developing countries such a deforestation

d)

All of the above

4.

Which of the following is not a positive result of globalization?

a)

Decrease in the price of consumer goods

b)

Increase in the accessibility of information

c)

Decrease in North American manufacturing jobs

d)

Increasing speed of technological innovation

5.

The radio, televisions and smartphones are all examples of:

a)

Communication technology

b)

Media

c)

Transportation

d)

Trade

6.

When popular culture around the world becomes more similar because of globalization, this is called

a)

Assimilation

b)

Hybridization

c)

Accommodation

d)

Universalization

7.

"The My Cree App has been developed to help maintain the Cree language. Users can download the app and learn everyday words and communicate with one an other in Cree."

--iTunes App Store Description

This is an example of;

a)

Marginalization

b)

Cultural Revitalization

c)

Acculturation

d)

Assimilation

8.

The cartoon shown could best be described as an example of:

a)

The dominance of the English language

b)

The dominance of the French language

c)

Cultural hybridization

d)

Accommodation

9.

"Globalization is the process of creating a common culture across the globe."

This idea presented in this source could be best described as:

a)

Diversification

b)

Marginalization

c)

Assimilation

d)

Homogenization

10.

Language loss in Indigenous communities results in ALL of the following EXCEPT:

a)

Loss of individual and collective identity

b)

Decreased communication around the world

c)

Decreased individual self esteem

d)

Loss of traditional cultural practices

11.

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 expansion of the middle class in India

c)

Increase in greenhouse gas emissions

d)

Increase in the number of treaties signed between Canada & China

12.

What is the difference between homogenization and acculturation?

a)

They are the same thing

b)

Acculturation is a loss of culture and homogenization is adding onto culture

c)

Homogenization is a loss of culture and acculturation is adding onto culture

d)

Homogenization is a loss of language and acculturation is adding onto language

13.

Which of the following can BEST be linked with the policies of Canadian Multiculturalism?

a)

Accomodation

b)

Marginalization

c)

Hybridization

d)

Assimilation

14.

Which of the following is the BEST example of cultural hybridization?

a)

Disney setting up theme parks in multiple countries

b)

Indigenous people adopting European language and dress

c)

McDonald's serving curry inspired dishes in India

d)

The internet

15.

Which of the following is an example of economic globalization?

a)

Meetings between world leaders to address international issues

b)

Deforestation of the Amazon rainforest

c)

Connecting with family members in other countries via FaceTime

d)

Importing goods from other countries to Canada using containerization

16.

What example would NOT be considered a political dimension of globalization?

a)

Since the 1990s democracy has spread to many nations

b)

A rise in power in organizations such as The United Nations

c)

Containerization used to import trade goods

d)

Canada sending disaster relief to ally countries around the world

17.

"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?

a)

Media convergence

b)

Homogenization

c)

Hybridization

d)

Media concentration

18.

All of the following have encouraged globalization except

a)

lower transportation costs

b)

improved communications technologies

c)

faster transportation vehicles

d)

laws for the protection of languages and cultures

19.

In today’s world, which technological developments allow the instantaneous transfer of huge amounts of written information to any location on the planet?

a)

digitization and the Internet

b)

containerization and passenger airplanes

c)

satellite radio and satellite television systems

d)

the printing press and mail sorting machines used by the international postal network

20.

In today’s world, Nation X is most probably

a)

England

b)

France

c)

China

d)

USA

21.

Which of the following BEST completes the above diagram?

a)

Fast food

b)

Chinese opera

c)

Russian movies

d)

Brazilian music

22.

The term “McWorld” refers to a world in which

a)

all people have low-paying jobs.

b)

everyone eats at McDonald’s three times a day.

c)

cultural differences among nations are becoming more noticeable.

d)

the same lifestyle, goods and services are found in every country.

23.

A person carefully choosing their outfit before school would most likely be expressing their

a)

Collective Identity

b)

Divergence

c)

Personal Identity

d)

Religion

24.

To combine two factors into one unified system would best define:

a)

Convergence

b)

Universalization

c)

Acculturation

d)

Integration

25.

The daughter of a chinese immigrant who is bilingual, goes to a Canadian school and loves Lunar New Year is an example of

a)

Acculturation

b)

Homogenization

c)

Hybridization

d)

Marginalization

26.

Allowing a Sikh RCMP officer to wear a turban is an example of

a)

Homogenization

b)

Marginalization

c)

Acculturation

d)

Accommondation

27.

Cultural Revitalization is the process of

a)

Bringing back an endangered language

b)

Affirming and promoting cultural identity

c)

The Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN)

d)

All of the above

28.

The reduction of cultural diversity through the popularity of objects, customs, ideas and values is called:

a)

Homogenization

b)

Acculturation

c)

Revitalization

d)

Hybridization

29.

What was experience by Indigenous children in residential schools can best be described as:

a)

Accommodation

b)

Universalization

c)

Hybridization

d)

Assimilation

30.

Economies of scale has the most benefits for

a)

Plantation workers

b)

Local business workers

c)

Industrialized countries

d)

Transnational Corporations (TNCs)

31.

Refers to the trend that places ownership to telecommunication companies in the hands of a few large corporations

a)

Digital Divide

b)

Media Concentration

c)

Media Convergence

d)

Mass Media

32.

Being able to check your email, read or listen to a book and watch TV on your phone is an example of

a)

Digital Divide

b)

Media Concentration

c)

Media Convergence

d)

Mass Media

33.

The Digital Divide refers to

a)

The gap between people who access to technology and those that don't

b)

The gap between older technology and newer technology

c)

The difference between local and international media

d)

The increasing diversity in media

34.

Prejudice in favor of or against a thing, person, or group that is usually considered unfair is

a)

Opinion

b)

Bias

c)

Racism

d)

Objective

35.

Cultural trends that quickly spread through mass media are often called

a)

Pop Culture

b)

Universalization

c)

Homogenization

d)

Cultural Diversity

36.

Containerization is an example of which force of globalization

a)

Transportation

b)

Trade

c)

Media

d)

Communication Tech