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barriers to trade

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The exchange of goods and services between countries is know as?

a)

Domestic trade

b)

International trade

c)

Export

d)

Commerce

2.

Which of the following is a form of trade barrier?

a)

Quota

b)

Tarrif

c)

Embargo

d)

All of the above

3.

The restrictions put on trade because a country want to produce and sell their own products are called (a)  

4.

(a)   is used primarily to raise government revenue without restricting imports.

5.

A tax put on goods that are imported into a country.

a)

Subsidy

b)

Quota

c)

Embargo

d)

Tariff

6.

A _____________ is a restriction on the amount of goods that can be imported into a country.

a)

Tariff

b)

Quota

c)

Embargo

d)

Non of the above

7.

When a government orders a complete ban on trade with another country, that is an example of a/an

a)

embargo

b)

non export

c)

quota

d)

tariff

8.

This form of trade barrier is the harshest and is usually enacted for political purposes to hurt a country economically.

a)

standard

b)

embargo

c)

tariff

d)

quota

9.

Before goods enters a country they must meet a certain criteria. This is known as____________________

a)

Subsidy

b)

safe goods

c)

Standards

d)

non negotiable

10.

Which of the following is not a benefit of trade barriers?

a)

Trade barrier can provide income for the government

b)

Trade barrier provide jobs for a country's industries.

c)

Trade barrier protects a country's homeland from competition

d)

None of the above

11.

Which country has been banned from doing business with the United States?

a)

Jamacia

b)

Canada

c)

Cuba

d)

Atlanta

12.

In 2016, the United States limited the number of Japanese cars imported to 2 million per year. This is an example of a/an ___________________

a)

Embargo

b)

Tariff

c)

Standard

d)

Quota

13.

Most barriers to trade are designed to (a)   imports from entering a country.

14.

Goods and services sold to other countries are called (a)  

15.

Countries trade goods because no country has all the (a)   necessary to efficiently produce everything its people need.

16.

Goods and services bought from other countries is called (a)  

17.

With (a)   nothing hinders or gets in the way of two nations trading with each other.

18.

______________________ are given by government to ensure its products produced in their country would cost less and are more competitive than those from other countries.

a)

Quota

b)

Standards

c)

Exchange control

d)

Subsidies

19.

Quotas encourages people to buy (a)   products, rather than foreign goods therefore boosting the country’s economy

20.

One cost of trade barriers is that tariffs increases the __________________ of imported goods.

a)

products

b)

prices

c)

sales

d)

services

21.

What is a tax paid on imports?

a)

Tariff

b)

Embargo

c)

Subsidy

d)

Quota

22.

What is a limit on imports?

a)

Export

b)

Quota

c)

Embargo

d)

Subsidy

23.
Export means
a)
buying goods from another country
b)
selling goods to another country
c)
only making one kind of product
24.
When determining comparative advantage one must determine 
a)
Opportunity cost
b)
Specialization
c)
Absolute Advantage
d)
Embargos 
25.

Goods and services produced in other countries and sold domestically.

a)

import

b)

export

26.

Goods and services produced domestically and sold in other countries.

a)

import

b)

export

27.

The policy of erecting trade barriers to shield domestic markets from foreign competition.

a)

Free Trade

b)

Protectionism

c)

Trade Barriers

28.

A ban on trade with a country or group of countries, usually for political reasons; a type of trade barrier.

a)

Protective Tariff

b)

Import Quota

c)

Trade Embargo

d)

VER

29.

The value of one currency in terms of another.

a)

Exchange Rate

b)

Term Currency

c)

Currency Term

30.

A North American agreement formed to promote trade between Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Just renamed recently.

a)

World Trade Organization

b)

United Nations

c)

World Bank

d)

NAFTA-USMCA

31.

The exchange of goods and services between countries is know as?

a)

Domestic trade

b)

International trade

c)

Export

d)

Commerce

32.

Which of the following is a form of trade barrier?

a)

Quota

b)

Tarrif

c)

Embargo

d)

All of the above

33.

When a government orders a complete ban on trade with another country, that is an example of a/an

a)

embargo

b)

non export

c)

quota

d)

tariff

34.

Before goods enters a country they must meet a certain criteria. This is known as____________________

a)

Subsidy

b)

safe goods

c)

Standards

d)

non negotiable

35.

In 2016, the United States limited the number of Japanese cars imported to 2 million per year. This is an example of a/an ___________________

a)

Embargo

b)

Tariff

c)

Standard

d)

Quota

36.

The currency used by countries in the EU is the

a)

Pound

b)

Dollar

c)

Euro

d)

Franc

37.

Increasing interdependence of nations and peoples across the globe.

a)

Infrastructure

b)

Globalization

c)

Interdependence

d)

Specialization

38.

The exchange of goods and services by sale or barter driven by the need for resources.

a)

Fair Trade

b)

Globalization

c)

Trade

d)

Standard of Living

39.

Sending goods to another country to sell.

a)

import

b)

export

40.

Bringing goods in from another country to sell.

a)

import

b)

export

41.

What are the four elements of globalization?

a)

Foreign Investment, Capital Trade, Flow, Emigration

b)

Foreign Investment, Capital Flow, Trade, Migration

c)

Foreign Investment, Capitol Flow, Trade, Migration

d)

Foreign Investment, Capital Flow, Trade, Immigration

42.

Which of these is not a result of globalization?

a)

The national economy become a part of the international economy.

b)

Countries become integrated through global network of communication.

c)

Trade and migration increased between different economies.

d)

Replacing manpower with technology.

43.

Which of the following is not connected to globalization?

a)

Global network of communication

b)

Global network of technology

c)

Global network of trade

d)

Global network of transportation

44.

Which development is related to the global network of communication?

a)

television

b)

capital

c)

trade

d)

migration

45.

What is globalization?

a)

The growth in understanding and relationships between all nations.

b)

The process of increased connection between countries. It is demonstrated through economics, politics and culture.

c)

The increase of borderless markets with no import and export tarrifs.

d)

The process of all nations and people becoming increasingly richer over time.

46.

Globalization has occurred due to political changes. Pick the option below that links to political changes.

a)

Reduction of trade barriers and tariffs

b)

Introduction of container ships

c)

Broadband and 5G networks

d)

Creation of postwar organisations such as the UN

47.

Globalization has occurred due to advances in transportation. Pick the option below that links to advances in transportation.

a)

Reduction of trade barriers and tariffs

b)

Introduction of container ships

c)

Broadband and 5G networks

d)

Creation of postwar organisations such as the UN

48.

What is the correct definition of cultural globalization?

a)

The transmission of ideas, meanings, and values around the world.

b)

The acceptance of open borders and freedom of movement of migrants.

c)

The strengthening and maintenance of traditional cultures.

d)

The growth of online broadcasting such as Netflix.

49.

The principle that a country benefits from specializing in the production at which it is relatively most efficient thus has the comparative advantage.  This is true because of lower opportunity costs

a)

Law of Comparative Advantage

b)

Globalization

c)

Law of Incresing Costs

d)

Exports

50.

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale

a)

Imports

b)

Absolute Advantage

c)

Globalization

d)

Trade Surplus

51.

When one country can produce a good more efficiently than another country.  The ability to produce more of a given product using a given amount of resources

a)

Globalization

b)

Absolute Advantage

c)

NAFTA

d)

Fair Trade

52.

Goods and services produced in one country and sold to other countries

a)

Imports

b)

Trade Deficit

c)

Tariff

d)

Exports

53.

Goods and services consumed in a country but which have been purchased from other countries

a)

Trade Surplus

b)

Imports

c)

Globalization

d)

Quota

54.

When a countries imports exceeds its exports

a)

Trade Deficit

b)

Quota

c)

Globalization

d)

Imports

55.

When a countries exports exceeds its imports

a)

Trade Deficit

b)

Trade Surplus

c)

Free Trade

d)

Currency Appreciation

56.

Government imposed limit on the quantity of a good or service that can be sold (imported) in their country

a)

Quota

b)

Tariff

c)

Taxes

d)

Free Trade

57.

A tax imposed by a government on goods and services imported from other countries that serves to increase the price and make imports less desirable, or at least less competitive, versus domestic goods and services

a)

Tariff

b)

Quota

c)

Fair Trade

d)

Globalization

58.

The economy performs best with minimal government interaction in the market.

a)

Fair Trade

b)

Free Trade

c)

Globalization

d)

World Trade Organization (WTO)

59.

The economy performs best with targeted government intervention to ensure 3% economic growth per year

a)

Free Trade

b)

Fair Trade

c)

Foreign Portfolio Investment

d)

Quota

60.

An increase in the value of a currency; one currency can buy more of another

a)

Currency Depreciation

b)

Foreign Direct Investment

c)

Currency Appreciation

d)

Tariffs

61.

A decrease in the value of a currency; it takes more of your currency to buy another

a)

Currency Appreciation

b)

Trade Surplus

c)

NAFTA

d)

Currency Depreciation

62.

The establishment or purchase of an enterprise by a foreigner

a)

Currency Depreciation

b)

Foreign Direct Investment

c)

Fair Trade

d)

Trade Surplus

63.

The entry of funds into a country when foreigners make purchases in the country’s stock and bond markets

a)

Foreign Portfolio Investment

b)

Quota

c)

Currency Appreciation

d)

Free Trade

64.

A new tax is added to pharmaceutical imports from the United Kingdom.

a)

tariff

b)

quota

c)

embargo

65.

Germany places a block on all imports from Sri Lanka

a)

tariff

b)

quota

c)

embargo

66.

Spain restricts all imports of automobiles from Germany

a)

tariff

b)

quota

c)

embargo

67.

The United Kingdom adds a tax on all fabric imported from Italy.

a)

tariff

b)

quota

c)

embargo

68.

France imposes a limit on Avocado imports from Mexico.

a)

tariff

b)

quota

c)

embargo

69.

Russia refuses to import goods from Moldova.

a)

tariff

b)

quota

c)

embargo

70.

The European Union added a new tax on all coffee imported from Colombia.

a)

tariff

b)

quota

c)

embargo

71.

The European Union limits the amount of imported aluminum from Canada.

a)

tariff

b)

quota

c)

embargo

72.

The European Union places a block on all oil imports from Syria.

a)

tariff

b)

quota

c)

embargo

73.

The European Union enforces a limit of knit fabrics imported from China.

a)

tariff

b)

quota

c)

embarrgo

74.

One benefit of _______ is that it drives up the prices of foreign goods and makes local goods more affordable.

a)

tariff

b)

quota

c)

embargo

75.

One benefit of _____ is that it protects locals from cheaper foreign goods.

a)

tariff

b)

quota

c)

embargo

76.

A limit on imported goods is _______.

a)

a tariff

b)

a quota

c)

an embargo

77.

A stop or ban on imported goods from a country is ________.

a)

a tariff

b)

a quota

c)

an embargo

78.

A tax on imported goods is _______.

a)

a tariff

b)

a quota

c)

an embargo

79.

Company XYZ produces cheese in Scotland and exports the cheese, which costs $100 per pound, to the United States. A 20% tax would require Company XYZ to pay the United States government $20 to export the cheese. This is a(n)...

a)

Tariff

b)

Quota

c)

Embargo

80.

In 2010, Mexico imposed a limit of 250,000 tons of sugar that could be imported into Mexico. This is a(n)...

a)

Tariff

b)

Quota

c)

Embargo

81.

In 1962, the United States prohibited all imports and exports to and from Cuba. This is a(n)...

a)

Tariff

b)

Quota

c)

Embargo

82.

In 2006, the United Nations Security Council unanimously

adopted a resolution to restrict the export to and the import from Iran on certain items and technology potentially related to nuclear weapons. This is a(n)...

a)

Tariff

b)

Quota

c)

Embargo

83.

In 2010, China announced that it would impose and import a tax on American poultry of up 105.4 percent. This is a(n)...

a)

Tariff

b)

Quota

c)

Embargo

84.

In 2005, the United States limited the imports of Chinese textiles to 7.5% a year. Is this a(n)...

a)

Tariff

b)

Quota

c)

Embargo

85.

In 2012, the United States Commerce Department announced that it would impose a tax ranging from 2.9% to 4.7% on Chinese made solar panels. This is a(n)...

a)

Tariff

b)

Quota

c)

Embargo

86.

In June of 2013, the European Union described to lift restrictions of the trade of weapons to Syrian rebels. This is a(n)...

a)

Tariff

b)

Quota

c)

Embargo

87.

In 1990, the Japanese Government announced it would extend its voluntary limit on automobile exports to the United States. This is a(n)...

a)

Tariff

b)

Quota

c)

Embargo

88.

Argentina increased taxes to 9% on the import of milk powder after record levels of imports and fears Argentina farmers would suffer falling incomes. This is a(n)...

a)

Tariff

b)

Quota

c)

Embargo

89.

In 2011, the United States Department of Agriculture increased its annual sugar-import limit to 1.6 million tons for the year. This is a(n)...

a)

Tariff

b)

Quota

c)

Embargo

90.

In 2006, the United Nations passed a Resolution that prohibits states from directly or indirectly supplying North Korea with conventional weapons (battle tanks, artillery, aircraft, missiles, etc.) This is a(n)...

a)

Tariff

b)

Quota

c)

Embargo