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Globalization

Total questions: 46

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is globalization?

a)

The worldwide coming together of nations and countries

b)

The process of immigrating to a new country

c)

Creating local market to support small business owners

d)

It is the increase in nationalism and isonlationism

2.

How do globalization and climate change relate to one another?

a)

Increased pollution in the air from travel, shipping, and more adds to the effects of greenhouse gasses

b)

Decreased pollution helps to minimize the effects of greenhouse gasses

c)

The use of renewable energy since globalization began has made globalization carbon neutral

d)

They do not relate to one another

3.

Increasing interdependence of nations and peoples across the globe.

a)

Infrastructure

b)

Globalization

c)

Specialization

4.

A policy in which a nation does not try to limit imports or exports by enacting tariffs (taxes on imports) or subsidies (taxes on exports).

a)

Free Trade

b)

Trade

c)

Goods

d)

Supply and Demand

5.

What are some negatives of globalization?

a)

Workers are exploited in sweatshops

b)

Pollution and deforestation

c)

Low wages for factory workers in Asia and Africa

d)

All of the answers are correct

6.
A large company that has operations in more than one country.
a)
Domestic Corporation
b)
Multinational Corporation
c)
Foreign Corporation
7.

WE do not live in a global market?

a)
True
b)
False
8.

This group settles trade disputes among member nations

a)

OPEC

b)

WTO

c)

United Nations

9.

This group promotes free trade

a)

OPEC

b)

WTO

c)

United Nations

10.

Globalization has increased due to

a)

raised trade barriers

b)

new trade organizations

c)

increased communication

d)

resource depletion

11.

Spread of a disease worldwide

a)

Endemic

b)

Epidemic

c)

Pandemic

d)

Panoramic

12.

a change in global and regional climate patterns attributed to an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels

a)

Ethnocentric Change

b)

Columbian Exchange

c)

Scientific Revolution

d)

Climate Change

13.

the removal of forest or trees from an area of land

a)

Deforestation

b)

Trade Routes

c)

Cultural Diffusion

d)

Climate Change

14.

having origin in a country or locality; native

a)

Indigenous

b)

Enlightenment

c)

Assimilation

d)

Culture

15.

to contract for work, jobs, etc., to be done by outside or foreign workers

a)

Outsource

b)

Assimilate

c)

Revolution

d)

Globalization

16.

The growth of cities and movement of people to cities

a)

Industrialize

b)

Geocentration

c)

Ruralization

d)

Urbanization

17.

What is the purpose of the United Nations?

a)

To promote peace, security, and cooperation among nations

b)

To provide financial assistance to member states

c)

To establish a global military force

d)

To promote the interests of the United States

18.

Sending goods to another country to sell.

a)

import

b)

export

19.

Bringing goods in from another country to sell.

a)

import

b)

export

20.

When the economy of two countries depend on each other, it's called:

a)

economic interdependence

b)

multinational cooperation

c)

isolationism

d)

outsourcing

21.

Which of the following was instrumental in creating the global economy that exists today?

a)

The use of high taxes for imports and exports

b)

Improvements in technology such as the Internet

c)

The creation of one form of currency (money) used to trade

d)

The success of the Communist governments in guiding trade

22.
This is a tax on imports that is used to increase price of foreign products and raise government revenue. 
a)
tariff
b)
quota
c)
subsidy
d)
embargo
23.

How has globalization impacted culture?

a)

Human migration has increased the presence of cultures outside of their native countries

b)

none of the above

c)

Outsourced labor forces are able to share their traditions through new jobs

d)

Government subsidies have allowed more people to express their culture

24.

Globalization impacts which of the following? (Click all that apply)

a)

News

b)

Celebrations

c)

Language

d)

Food

25.

Which of the following is NOT a driver of globalization?

a)

Technological advancements

b)

Trade liberalization

c)

Political isolation

d)

Global financial systems

26.

What is one economic impact of globalization?

a)

Decreased international trade

b)

Lower living standards in all countries

c)

Job opportunities in international trade and tourism

d)

Slow economic growth rates

27.

How does globalization contribute to cultural exchange?

a)

By promoting cultural isolation

b)

 By suppressing diversity and inclusivity

c)

Through the diffusion of ideas and traditions

d)

By creating cultural barriers

28.

Which of the following best defines globalization?

a)

The isolation of countries from one another

b)

The increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of countries

c)

The complete eradication of national borders

d)

The dominance of one country over others

29.

Which of the following is NOT a driver of globalization?

a)

Technological advancements

b)

Trade liberalization

c)

Political isolation

d)

Global financial systems

30.

What is one economic impact of globalization?

a)

Decreased international trade

b)

Lower living standards in all countries

c)

Job opportunities in international trade and tourism

d)

Slow economic growth rates

31.

How does globalization contribute to cultural exchange?

a)

By promoting cultural isolation

b)

 By suppressing diversity and inclusivity

c)

Through the diffusion of ideas and traditions

d)

By creating cultural barriers

32.

What is one challenge of globalization?

a)

Economic equality among countries

b)

Cultural preservation and diversity

c)

Limited access to international markets

d)

Environmental sustainability

33.

What is the conclusion drawn about globalization?

a)

It has no impact on our world

b)

It creates economic stagnation

c)

It connects people, economies, and cultures

d)

It promotes political isolationism

34.

How has globalization impacted international trade?

a)

Reduced trade opportunities for countries

b)

Limited access to a wider range of products and services

c)

Increased trade and cross-border transactions

d)

Stagnated economic growth

35.

How does globalization contribute to global awareness?

a)

By isolating countries from global issues

b)

By limiting cross-cultural dialogue

c)

By spreading ideas, art, music, and fashion across borders

d)

By promoting cultural erosion

36.

How does globalization contribute to global awareness?

a)

By isolating countries from global issues

b)

By limiting cross-cultural dialogue

c)

By spreading ideas, art, music, and fashion across borders

d)

By promoting cultural erosion

37.

What does the political cartoon indicate about the world's response to genocides over the past century?

a)

Nations funnel money and supplies readily

b)

The United Nations always responds swiftly to genocide around the world

c)

Failure of countries and world organizations to address genocide

d)

Genocides only occur in democratic nations

38.

What was the motivation for the mass killings of Tutsis by the Hutus in Rwanda?

a)

To encourage Pan-Africanism and national unity

b)

To force religious assimilation

c)

The political struggle for control after imperialism

d)

The end of apartheid

39.

The main purpose of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank is to:

a)

supply raw materials and natural resources to the imperial nations

b)

promote economic development and political stability

c)

help fund the Soviet Union during the Cold War

d)

helped Ho Chi Minh fight the United States during the Vietnam War

40.

When did the genocide in Rwanda take place?

a)

Between April and July 1994

b)

During World War II

c)

In the late 1980s

d)

Starting February 23, 2003

41.

Who were mainly targeted in the Rwanda genocide?

a)

Government officials

b)

Foreign nationals

c)

The Hutu ethnic group

d)

The Tutsi ethnic group

42.

Which groups have been targeted in the Darfur genocide?

a)

The Janjaweed and government officials

b)

The northern Arab minority

c)

Foreign nationals and tourists

d)

The Fur, Masalit, and Zaghawa ethnic groups

43.

What similarities do the genocides in Rwanda and Darfur share?

a)

Both took place during periods of civil war and political transition

b)

Both were led by a foreign invasion

c)

Both occurred during periods of peace

d)

Both were quickly resolved

44.

Which Person lead the Cambodian Genocide

a)

Adolf Hitler

b)

Mao Zedong

c)

Pol Pot

d)

Théoneste Bagosora

45.

What group lead the Cambodian genocide?

a)

Iraqi government

b)

Nazis

c)

Khmer Rouge

d)

Hutus

46.

Which country ended the Cambodian genocide?

a)

USA

b)

Vietnam

c)

Russia

d)

France