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Worksheetscontemporary world
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 35mins
Which of the following defines globalization?
The isolation of culture from foreign influence.
The increasing interdependence of world economies, cultures, and populations.
The process of making a country self-sufficient.
The total control of the world by a single government.
Which international organization is primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security?
World Health Organization (WHO)
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
United Nations (UN)
World Bank
What term refers to the 'shrinking' of the world due to rapid advancements in communication and transportation?
Global Village
Digital Divide
Cultural Hegemony
Mercantilism
The 'Global North' is a term generally used to describe:
Countries located above the equator.
Developing nations in Asia and Africa.
Wealthy, industrialized, and developed nations.
Communist countries.
Which economic system is characterized by private ownership and market competition?
Socialism
Communism
Capitalism
Feudalism
The 'Digital Divide' refers to:
The difference between analog and digital signals.
The gap between those with access to modern technology and those without.
The physical borders of a country.
The encryption used in online banking.
Which of the following is a 'push factor' in international migration?
Better job opportunities abroad.
Political instability and war in the home country.
Higher quality of education in a foreign land.
Family reunification.
What does 'SDG' stand for in the context of the United Nations?
Standard Development Goals
Sustainable Development Goals
Social Development Grants
Systematic Data Growth
The process by which a dominant culture spreads its values and language to other societies is called:
Cultural Relativism
Cultural Imperialism
Cultural Diversity
Ethnocentrism
What is the primary currency used in international trade and global reserves?
Euro
Japanese Yen
USDollar
Chinese Yuan
Which organization facilitates international trade by resolving disputes and lowering tariffs?
WTO (World Trade Organization)
OPEC
ASEAN
INTERPOL
The movement of people from rural areas to cities is known as:
Globalization
Urbanization
Migration
Gentrification
Which of the following is an example of a 'Global City'?
New York
A small rural village in Nepal
A protected forest in the Amazon
A ghost town in Nevada
What is the primary cause of man-made climate change?
Volcanic eruptions
Solar flares
Greenhouse gas emissions from human activities
Tectonic plate movements
The term 'Brain Drain' refers to:
The loss of memory due to aging.
The migration of highly skilled and educated individuals to other countries.
The failure of the educational system.
The overuse of technology in schools.
Which regional bloc includes the Philippines as a member?
EU (European Union)
NAFTA
ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)
AU (African Union)
What is 'Neoliberalism'?
A policy focusing on government-controlled industries.
A policy promoting free markets, deregulation, and privatization.
A movement to return to traditional farming.
An ideology supporting absolute monarchy.
The 2015 agreement that aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius is the:
Kyoto Protocol
Paris Agreement
Geneva Convention
Treaty of Versailles
What is 'outsourcing'?
Hiring local workers for local tasks.
Obtaining goods or services from an outside or foreign supplier.
The process of exporting raw materials.
Building walls to prevent trade.
Which of the following best describes 'Global Citizenship'?
Being a citizen of two countries (dual citizenship).
Recognizing that one belongs to an emerging world community and acting to support its values.
Traveling to every continent in the world.
Having a passport that allows visa-free travel.
The Bretton Woods Conference led to the creation of which two institutions?
UN and WHO
IMF and World Bank
NATO and Warsaw Pact
WTO and ASEAN
What is the main purpose of OPEC?
To protect endangered species.
To coordinate and unify petroleum policies among member countries.
To promote world peace.
To regulate the international internet.
'McWorld' refers to:
A world where everyone eats McDonald's.
The homogenization of culture through global brands and consumerism.
The expansion of Scottish culture.
A world governed by fast-food executives.
Human Rights are universal because:
They only apply to people in the West.
They are granted by the government.
They belong to every human being, regardless of nationality or status.
They are only for citizens of the United Nations.
The 'Global South' is characterized by:
High GDP per capita.
High levels of industrialization.
History of colonization and lower levels of socio-economic development.
Location strictly in the southern Hemisphere.
What is 'Fair Trade'?
Trading without paying any taxes.
A movement that ensures producers in developing countries get a fair price for their goods.
Swapping goods of equal weight.
A trade system where only rich countries benefit.
Which term describes a company that operates in several countries?
Monopolistic Corporation
Transnational/Multinational Corporation (MNC)
Sole Proprietorship
Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)
Cybercrime is a global threat because:
It only affects people in the US.
It transcends national borders and affects digital infrastructure worldwide.
It is committed only by governments.
Computers are only found in the Global North.
The concept of 'Sovereignty' means:
A country is under the rule of a King.
A state has supreme power or authority over its own territory.
The UN can dictate laws to every country.
All countries must use the same language.
What is the 'Resource Curse'?
Having no natural resources.
When a country with abundant natural resources experiences less economic growth and worse development outcomes.
A magical spell on a gold mine.
The high cost of electricity.
Which of the following is a non-state actor in global politics?
The Government of France
Amnesty International
The US Congress
The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs
'Xenophobia' is the:
Fear of heights.
Fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners.
Love of foreign culture.
Study of alien life.
What is 'Food security'?
Locking up food in a safe.
Having physical and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food.
Only eating food grown in your own backyard.
Preventing other countries from buying food.
The 'G-7' is a group of:
Seven poorest countries.
Seven most populous countries.
Seven of the world's most advanced economies.
Seven countries with the highest GDP.
The 'G-7' is a group of:
Seven poorest countries.
Seven most populous countries.
Seven of the world's most advanced economies.
Seven countries with the most oil.
The spread of the 'K-Pop' phenomenon is an example of:
Political globalization
Economic globalization
Cultural globalization
Technological isolation
What is 'Hyperglobalism'?
The belief that globalization is a myth.
The view that globalization is defining a new era where nation-states are becoming obsolete.
The fear of global trade.
The desire to live in space.
The 'silk Road' was an ancient example of:
Early global trade networks.
A road made entirely of silk.
A military path for the Roman Empire.
A digital network in China.
Which of the following is a major environmental challenge of the 21st century?
Loss of biodiversity
Over-forestation
Lack of carbon dioxide
Cooling of the Earth's core
'Remittances' are:
Legal documents for immigrants.
Money sent by migrants to their home countries.
Taxes paid to the UN.
Fees for renewing a passport.
The 'International Criminal Court' (ICC) deals with:
Traffic violations.
Crimes against humanity, genocide, and war crimes.
Divorce cases.
Intellectual property theft.
What is 'Glocalization'?
Globalizing local products.
The adaptation of global products or ideas to local contexts.
The end of local culture.
Moving from the city to the province.
The 'Cold War' was a period of tension primarily between:
UK and France
USA and USSR
China and Japan
North Korea and South Korea
A 'Refugee' is someone who:
Travels for a vacation
Is forced to leave their country to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.
Moves to another city for a promotion.
Studies abroad.
What is the 'Information Age'?
The era before the invention of the printing press.
A period characterized by the shift from traditional industry to an economy based on information technology.
The time when newspapers were first invented.
A period where books are banned.
The 'Great Recession' of 2008 started in which sector?
Agriculture
Tourism
Housing and Finance
Textiles
Which of the following is a tenet of 'Sustainable Development'?
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Rapid industrialization at any cost.
Using all natural resources as quickly as possible.
Ignoring environmental laws for economic growth.
'Soft Power' refers to:
Military strength.
Economic sanctions.
The ability to influence others through attraction and persuasion (culture, values).
Nuclear weapons.
The 'Scramble for Africa' is an example of:
Modern globalization.
19th-century Colonialism.
Post-colonial development.
Tourism.
Which term describes the interconnection of financial markets globally?
Financial Integration
Barter system
Local Banking
Isolationism
What is 'E-commerce'?
Sending letters via post.
Buying and selling of goods or services using the internet.
Trading in a physical marketplace.
A type of economy based on electricity.
The 'Pandemic' (like COVID-19) showed that:
Viruses respect national borders.
Global health is interconnected and requires international cooperation.
Globalization has ended.
Only rich countries get sick.
'Demography' is the study of:
Maps.
Rocks.
Human populations (size, density, distribution).
Ancient civilizations.
The 'Belt and Road Initiative' (BRI) is a global infrastructure project by:
USA
India
China
Russia
Human Security shifts the focus of security from the state to:
The military.
Individual human beings and their well-being.
The stock market.
Border fences.
What is the 'Glass Ceiling'?
A type of modern architecture.
An unofficial barrier to advancement in a profession, especially affecting women and minorities.
A limit on how much glass a country can export.
The top floor of a skyscraper.
Which ideology advocates for the common ownership of the means of production?
Liberalism
Libertarianism
Communism
Conservatism
The 'Greenhouse Effect' is related to:
Growing plants in a glass house.
The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere.
Painting houses green to save energy.
The lack of oxygen in the city.
Which of the following is a hallmark of 'Post-Modernity'?
Absolute belief in science.
Skepticism toward grand narratives and emphasis on diversity/pluralism.
The invention of the steam engine.
The rise of feudal lords.
'Offshoring' means:
Going on a cruise.
Relocating a business process from one country to another.
Fishing in deep waters.
Buying a beach house.
What is 'Universal Basic Income' (UBI)?
A tax everyone must pay.
A periodic cash payment delivered to all citizens on an individual basis without a means test.
The minimum wage in the US.
A loan from the World Bank.
The 'Internet of Things' (IOT) refers to:
A website for buying things.
The network of physical objects embedded with sensors and software to connect and exchange data.
A new type of computer.
People who use the internet too much.
'Terrorism' in the contemporary world is often:
Confined to one city.
Transnational in nature, using global networks.
Legal under international law.
Only committed by states.
'Equity' in a global context means:
Everyone gets exactly the same thing.
Fairness and justice in the way people are treated and resources are distributed.
Owning shares in a company.
The total value of a country's gold.
The 'Montreal Protocol' was successful in reducing:
Plastic in the ocean.
Substances that deplete the ozone layer.
Carbon emissions from cars.
Nuclear weapons.
'Migration' can be:
Only internal (within a country).
Only international.
Both internal and international.
Only for birds.
The 'Third World' was a term originally used for:
Planets outside the solar system.
Non-aligned countries during the Cold War.
The three largest countries.
Countries with three governments.
'Advocacy' is:
Ignoring social issues.
Public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.
A type of legal punishment.
Buying products from abroad.
'Social Media' has impacted the contemporary world by:
Slowing down communication.
Allowing for the rapid spread of information (and misinformation).
Making the internet more expensive.
Forcing people to use paper mail.
The ultimate goal of studying 'The Contemporary World' is to:
Memorize dates of wars.
Become a better tourist.
Understand the interconnectedness of global issues and one's role as a global citizen.
Learn how to get a high-paying job abroad.
