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Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins
Which author defines globalization as the "expansion and intensification of social relations and consciousness across world time and world space"?
Manfred Steger
Hayes
Thomas Larsson
Karl Marx
Globalization is primarily a process of interaction and integration among which of the following?
Only governments
People, companies, and governments
Only international corporations
Only environmental activists
What is one of the principal drivers of globalization?
Isolationism
Technology
Traditionalism
Nationalism
Which characteristic of globalization involves the creation of social networks that cut across traditional political and geographical boundaries?
Intensification
Expansion
Multiplication of existing connections
Acceleration
The reaching of financial markets around the globe is an example of which characteristic?
Intensification of social exchange
Expansion and stretching of social relations
Multiplication of boundaries
Deceleration of activities
Which wave of globalization is characterized by e-commerce and Artificial Intelligence?
First Wave
Second Wave
Globalization 4.0
Silk Routes
What was the main commodity traded during the Spice Routes period?
High-end goods from China
Cloves, nutmeg, and mace
Steam engines
Digital services
Who dominated trade in the Spice Routes?
Roman Emperors
Islamic traders
American corporations
Chinese merchants
What event caused trade to stop and borders to be blocked during the first wave of globalization?
The invention of the internet
World War I and World War II
The Age of Discovery
The fall of the Soviet Union
Which organization resulted in a new era of globalization?
United Nations
World Trade Organization (WTO)
European Union
International Monetary Fund
What is "Eclecticism Theory" in globalization?
Using only one theory to explain everything
Utilizing a variety of theoretical viewpoints
Focusing solely on economic factors
Rejecting all theories of globalization
Which theory emphasizes that globalization is driven by the interests of capitalist elites?
Liberalism
Marxist Theory
Feminism
Constructivism
Realist thinkers believe that globalization is driven by a desire for what?
Cultural variety
Democratic values
Economic and military clout
Gender equality
Feminism theory argues that globalization’s effects are:
Equal for everyone
Purely economic
Gendered
Inevitable and irreversible
Which wave of globalization saw the invention of steamships and railroads?
Silk Routes
Age of Discovery
First Wave (19th Century)
Globalization 4.0
Which route brought high-end goods from China to Rome?
Spice Routes
Silk Routes
Age of Discovery
E-commerce
Contrast the Liberal theory with the Marxist theory regarding the benefits of globalization.
Liberals see exploitation; Marxists see prosperity.
Both see globalization as harmful to workers.
Liberals see increased efficiency and prosperity; Marxists see exploitation and inequality.
Both see it as a tool for military power.
Why was Magellan’s circumnavigation considered the most important exploration of the Age of Discovery?
It proved the world was flat.
It eliminated Arab and Italian middlemen and allowed access to Spice Islands.
It started the first wave of globalization.
It led to the creation of the WTO.
Analyze the role of technology in "Globalization 4.0" compared to the "Age of Discovery."
Age of Discovery relied on AI; 4.0 relies on steam engines.
Both relied solely on digital services.
Discovery used industrial weaving; 4.0 uses 3D printing and AI.
There is no difference in technology.
In the characteristics of globalization, how does "intensification" differ from "expansion"?
Expansion is about speed; intensification is about distance.
Expansion is stretching connections; intensification is increasing the speed/frequency of exchange.
They are identical terms.
Expansion is local; intensification is global.
How do Postmodern thinkers view the impact of globalization on local traditions?
They believe it strengthens local traditions.
They believe it causes cultures to become homogenous and local traditions to disintegrate.
They believe it has no impact on culture.
They believe it only affects economic systems.
Why is "Cross-border hacking" listed under Globalization 4.0?
It was a problem during the Silk Routes.
It is a challenge posed by the new digital-centric globalization.
It is a benefit of 3D printing.
It is a requirement for international trade.
If a country pursues globalization solely to increase its military clout, which theory are they following?
Liberalism
Political Realism
Constructivism
Transformationalism
How does the "multiplication of existing connections" manifest in modern media?
By using only one TV channel.
By combining conventional TV with multiple streaming feeds and social sites.
By banning international broadcasts.
By returning to printed newspapers only.
Which wave of globalization was "supported by free trade agreements and the EU"?
First Wave
2nd and 3rd Waves
Globalization 4.0
Silk Routes
Why is "Eclecticism" considered a complex approach to globalization?
Because it focuses on only one dimension.
Because it requires an interdisciplinary approach using multiple viewpoints.
Because it rejects all economic data.
Because it is an old, outdated theory.
A Filipino student uses TikTok to watch a creator from Brazil teaching a dance. This demonstrates:
Economic exploitation
Multiplication of social networks across boundaries
Political sovereignty
The Silk Route
During the COVID-19 pandemic, news from Wuhan reached London in seconds via Twitter. This illustrates:
Expansion of social relations
Intensification and acceleration (real-time relay)
The 1st wave of globalization
Marxist exploitation
A worker in a factory feels that their wages are kept low while the company’s international owners get richer. Which theory explains this perspective?
Liberalism
Marxism
Constructivism
Political Realism
An activist argues that globalization has made life harder for mothers in developing nations who must work long hours in factories. This argument aligns with:
Liberalism
Feminism
Realism
Postmodernism
During a global summit, leaders discuss how to prevent "Cyberattacks" on their banking systems. Which wave of globalization are they addressing?
Silk Routes
Age of Discovery
Globalization 4.0
First Wave
A scholar uses both Feminist and Marxist theories to study the textile industry. This scholar is practicing:
Realism
Eclecticism
Liberalism
Isolationism
A government signs a "Free Trade Agreement" believing it will increase national efficiency. This government is acting on the principles of:
Marxism
Liberalism
Realism
Postmodernism
A theorist argues that globalization will eventually transform to a "Global Civil Society." This theorist is likely a:
Realist
Transformationalist
Marxist
Postmodernist
Globalization is the 'expansion and stretching' of social relations. What does 'stretching' imply in this context?
Physical borders are becoming thicker and harder to cross.
Cultural practices are being erased entirely.
Social activities are confined to small geographic areas.
Social and economic activities reach across new geographic and political boundaries.
Which of the following scenarios shows that globalization spurs more interaction and integration between the world’s economy?
A student posts a TikTok dance challenge that becomes viral worldwide.
A local farmer uses traditional tools and sells product within their barangay.
A community gathers to celebrate a local religious festival without outside influence.
A Filipino company exports coconut oil to Europe while importing machinery from Japan.
Which of the following statements about globalization are true?
I. It is a process of expansion and intensification of social relations across world‑time and space.
II. It is a process driven by international trade and investments that is not aided by technology.
III. It is the process in which people, ideas, and goods spread throughout the world.
I only
II only
III and II
I and III
Which among the following scenarios shows how globalization creates new social networks and multiplies existing ones?
A student uses a messaging app to collaborate with classmates from different countries on an online group project.
A local vendor peddles homemade snacks within her neighbourhood.
A family watches a documentary about ancient Filipino traditions on local TV.
A barangay organizes a cleanup drive that includes only residents of the area.
The following statements are examples of how globalization involves the intensification and acceleration of social exchanges and activities, EXCEPT:
The worldwide web relays distant information in real time.
Satellites provide consumers with instant pictures of remote events.
Sophisticated social networking by means of Facebook or X has become routine activity for more than a billion people around the globe.
None of these.
A group of women in an African country formed an online community to sell handmade crafts internationally. What theory best supports their empowerment?
Realism
Marxism
Feminism
Postmodernism
Kidapawan City uses online platforms to raise awareness about climate change and environmental protection. What wave of globalization is best reflected here?
Silk Route
First Wave
Globalization 4.0
Age of Discovery
Canada, Mexico, and United States joined a Free Trade Agreement to improve its economy. Which theory explains this decision as promoting peace and cooperation?
Realism
Marxism
Liberalism
Postmodernism
Jeanne, an economist, argued that only powerful countries benefit from globalization while weaker ones are left behind. What theory supports Jeanne’s view?
Realism
Marxism
Liberalism
Postmodernism
The Brazilian World Cup, where media coverage includes TV, streaming feeds, and social networking, demonstrates which characteristic of globalization?
Cultural variation
Acceleration of trade
Creation of social network and connection across boundaries
Religious integration
What characteristic of globalization reflects the emergence of gigantic and virtually identical shopping malls on all continents?
Political influence
Slow technological adoption
Acceleration of social exchanges
Economic deregulation
What characteristic of globalization reflects the instant images of remote events via satellite?
Religious globalization
Intensification of global communication
Political propaganda
Governmental surveillance
What characteristic of globalization reflects the use of Facebook or Twitter by more than billions of people?
Decline of cultural values
Global tourism
Intensified social networking activity
Economic inequality
Magellan circumnavigated the world and eliminated the Arab and Italian middlemen in the spice routes. Which of the following is the result of this?
Decreased European Power
Increased direct global trade routes
New cuisines in Asia
Rejection of international travel
Which of the following happened in the second and third wave of globalization?
Islamic traders dominated the system of trading.
Emergence of ChatGPT and Shopee.
Circumnavigation of Magellan.
Free trade agreements and WTO were established.
A local NGO uses online platforms to raise awareness about climate change and environmental protection. What wave of globalization is best reflected here?
Globalization 4.0
Silk Road
Age of Discovery
First Wave of Globalization
What was the "most important exploration" of the Age of Discovery because it allowed access to the Spice Islands and eliminated middlemen?
Columbus's landing in America
Magellan’s circumnavigation
Da Gama's voyage to India
The discovery of the Silk Road
What theory places a strong emphasis on how economic interconnectedness, open trade, and free markets all contribute to the promotion of globalization?
Eclecticism
Transformationalism
Liberalism
Marxism
What theory places a strong emphasis on the role that power and self-interest play in determining the dynamics of globalization?
Marxism
Liberalism
Political Realism
Constructivism
What theory states that the interests of the capitalist elites are those that drive globalization?
Marxism
Liberalism
Political Realism
Eclecticism
What theory places a strong emphasis on how ideas and social norms influence globalization?
Constructivism
Political Realism
Marxism
Liberalism
Which situation BEST reflects globalization?
Buying goods made only in one’s hometown
Using social media to communicate with people from different countries
Limiting trade to nearby provinces
Studying local history exclusively
A Filipino freelancer working online for a European company BEST reflects which characteristic of globalization?
Cultural resistance
Expansion of social and economic relations
Nationalism
Political realism
You wake up and check a notification on an app developed in Silicon Valley, featuring a video from a creator in Spain, while wearing pajamas made in Vietnam. This "stretching" of social relations across the globe is a core characteristic of what phenomenon?
Localization
Globalization
Isolationism
Political Realism
When you order an item from an "Overseas" seller on Shopee or Lazada, you are participating in a process aided by information technology and international trade. Which "dimension" of globalization does this most directly represent?
Ecological
Political
Economic
Religious
You use TikTok or Instagram to follow a trend that started in South Korea. This ability to engage in real-time relay of remote events is a characteristic known as:
Deceleration of social exchange
Intensification and acceleration of social exchanges
Multiplication of national borders
De-globalization
When a student questions whether the low price of their "Fast Fashion" shirt is a result of exploiting workers in developing nations, they are viewing globalization through which theoretical lens?
Liberalism
Marxism
Realism
Constructivism
As a college student, you are learning tools like AI and e-commerce to stay competitive. These technologies are the hallmarks of which wave of globalization?
First Wave
Second Wave
Globalization 0.4
Globalization 4.0
If you believe the Philippines should prioritize its own military and economic "clout" above all international agreements, your personal viewpoint aligns with:
Liberalism
Marxism
Political Realism
Liberalism
During a global event (like the Olympics), you receive updates on your phone at the exact same time as someone in London. This illustrates the "acceleration" of:
Local traditions
Global consciousness and social exchange
Physical transportation
Religious ideologies
If you believe that no single theory (Marxism, Liberalism, etc.) can fully explain your experience with globalization because it is too "intricate and multidimensional," you are following:
Eclecticism
Marxism
Liberalism
Political Realism
You use your Facebook or "X" account to sign an online petition for an environmental cause happening in the Amazon Rainforest. This act of creating new social networks that cut across traditional geographical and political boundaries is a characteristic of:
Multiplication of existing connections
Strengthening of national borders
The Age of Discovery
Religious Dimension
A student observes that in many globalized industries, such as garment manufacturing, women often experience different economic challenges than men. This observation, which argues that the effects of globalization are "gendered," is a core tenet of what theory?
Feminism
Transformationalism
Liberalism
Marxism
If a student argues that the Philippines should join a "Free Trade Agreement" because it promotes global peace and economic efficiency, which theory are they supporting? Conversely, if their classmate argues against it because it might weaken the country's national power and security, which theory is the classmate using?
Liberalism; Political Realism
Marxism; Feminism
Postmodernism; Constructivism
Eclecticism; Transformationalism
In the context of Globalization 4.0, a critic argues that Artificial Intelligence and e-commerce are simply new tools for the "capitalist elites" to increase their wealth while displacing low-wage workers. This perspective is rooted in what theory of globalization?
Liberal Theory
Marxist Theory
Constructivism
The Age of Discovery
During the 15th century, the primary goal of explorers like Magellan was to eliminate "Arab and Italian middlemen" to gain direct access to the Spice Islands. This historical period is known as the:
Silk Routes
Age of Discovery
Globalization 4.0
Second Wave
