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Global Trade and Inequalities in Trade

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which country has recently become the world's largest trading nation surpassing the USA?

a)

India

b)

Russia

c)

Brazil

d)

China

2.

What is the purpose of fair trade?

a)

To exploit workers in developing countries

b)

To promote child labor

c)

To ensure minimum wages and safe working conditions

d)

To increase poverty in developing countries

3.

What is the main advantage of trading blocs for member countries?

a)

Higher prices for domestic products

b)

Increased taxes on imports

c)

Limited market access

d)

Removal of border controls

4.

What is the purpose of the United States, Mexico and Canada Agreement (USMCA)?

a)

To restrict trade with Asian countries

b)

To impose tariffs on European countries

c)

To substitute the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

d)

To promote fair trade in South America

5.

What is the purpose of Mercosur?

a)

To impose embargoes on European countries

b)

To facilitate movement of goods between member countries

c)

To restrict trade with South American countries

d)

To promote free trade between Brazil and China

6.

What is protectionism?

a)

Removing border controls for imports

b)

Imposing embargoes on specific goods

c)

Restricting the amount of imports into a country

d)

Promoting free trade between countries

7.

What is the purpose of the European Union (EU)?

a)

To limit market access for member countries

b)

To reduce potential for war within Europe

c)

To increase trade barriers within Europe

d)

To promote child labor in Europe

8.

What is the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum focused on?

a)

Promoting fair trade in Africa

b)

Reducing sustainable development in Asia-Pacific region

c)

Promoting free trade and sustainable development in Asia-Pacific region

d)

Increasing trade barriers among member countries

9.

What are the characteristics of emerging markets like Brazil, Russia, India, and China?

a)

Lack of financial systems and reliance on one sector of industry

b)

Dependence on just one influential country for trade

c)

High levels of exportation and rapid industrialization

d)

Low levels of exportation and slow industrialization

10.

What are the main reasons why some developing countries are unable to compete in international trade?

a)

Abundance of natural resources and good financial systems

b)

Low levels of exportation and rapid industrialization

c)

Strong industrial base and political stability

d)

High rates of illiteracy and lack of skilled people

11.

What is the purpose of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)?

a)

To promote fair trade in South America

b)

To reduce sustainable development in Asia-Pacific region

c)

To increase trade barriers among member countries

d)

To promote free trade and sustainable development in Asia-Pacific region

12.

What are the main types of protective measures used by governments?

a)

Taxes on exports, legal limits on exports, subsidies to foreign producers

b)

Taxes on imports, legal limits on imports, subsidies to home producers

c)

Taxes on exports, legal limits on imports, subsidies to foreign producers

d)

Taxes on imports, legal limits on exports, subsidies to domestic producers

13.

What is the main characteristic of developing countries experiencing economic growth like Colombia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey, and South Africa?

a)

High levels of exportation and rapid industrialization

b)

Young populations, fairly good financial systems, and not relying on just one sector of industry

c)

Reliance on just one sector of industry

d)

Old populations and lack of financial systems