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8. Globalisation and diversity

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is globalization?

a)

A process of war between countries

b)

A process of colonization between countries

c)

A process of isolation between countries

d)

A process of independence between countries and regions of the world

2.

Which of the following is NOT a cause of globalization?

a)

Increased self-sufficiency in countries

b)

Multinational companies

c)

Advances in telecommunications

d)

Progress in transportation

3.

What are the negative consequences of globalization in the political sphere?

a)

Limitation of the autonomy of some states by decisions of supranational institutions

b)

Promotion of relationships between countries through supranational organizations

c)

Expansion of civil liberties and democratic government

d)

Political instability caused by the control of Western powers

4.

What is a positive consequence of globalization in the economic field?

a)

Reduction of competitiveness in the global market

b)

Increase in external debt in developing countries

c)

Control of sophisticated operations in rich countries

d)

Creation of industries in poor countries

5.

What is a negative consequence of globalization in the social sphere?

a)

Exploitation of workers and discrimination due to migration

b)

Decrease in the presence of international mafias

c)

Tourism and migration accessible to all social groups

d)

Facilitation of people movement and growth of interpersonal relationships

6.

What is a negative consequence of globalization in the cultural sphere?

a)

Increased cultural diversity worldwide

b)

Spread of non-Western cultural models

c)

Loss of cultural identity in some regions

d)

Promotion of global health and medicine improvements

7.

What is a negative consequence of globalization in the environmental field?

a)

Reduction of pollution and climate change

b)

Incentive for conservation of natural resources

c)

Environmental awareness and agreements to solve global problems

d)

Promotion of an economic model that encourages unlimited growth of production and consumption

8.

According to the types of States studied, Spain is...

a)

a monarchy

b)

a presidential system

c)

a centralised country

d)

a democratic country

9.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of authoritarian regimes?

a)

Respect for the rights of citizens and national sovereignty

b)

Limitation of government power through a constitution

c)

Concentration of sovereignty in a small person or group

d)

Celebration of free and fair elections with universal suffrage

10.

What are 'traditional societies' according to the text?

a)

Societies with strong class contrasts

b)

Societies with limited consumption and leisure

c)

Societies with gender egalitarian roles

d)

Societies with developed market economies