Unit 9: Globalization & Contemporary Issues

Which of the following resulted from the formation of the European Union? Check all that apply.

• Member nations became more competitive as a result of using a common currency

• Trade restrictions were eliminated allowing goods to circulate freely

• Decline in conflict due to interdependence and trade

• Countries were less likely to trade due to heavy tariffs

Which of the following is a development of the Information Age?

• The number of countries using nuclear technology has increased since World War II

• The use of irrigation has allowed farmers to feed millions of people

• Increased globalization due to the rise of the internet

• The use of telescopes has allowed us to better view planets in our solar system

Which of the following are positive effects of globalization? Check all that apply.

• Building factories

• Increases revenue

• Promotes Development

• Leads to poverty

• Foreign investment

What was the purpose of the Kyoto Protocol?

• To create an organization that works to stop acts of aggression and promote world peace

• To reduce the amount of greenhouse gasses and carbon dioxide emissions worldwide

• To improve the world literacy rate and reduce global poverty

• To increase globalization by reducing trade restrictions

Which of the following are negative effects of globalization? Check all that apply.

• Foreign investment

• Culture is eroded

• Leads to poverty

• Promotes development

• Economic imperialism

How do electric cars impact the environment?

• They emit pollution that is harmful to animals

• They use batteries that are inexpensive to produce.

• They emit greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming.

• Lessens the amount of carbon dioxide emissions released into the environment.

Why did Syrians rebel against President Bashar al-Assad’s rule in 2011? Check all that apply.

• Their government refused to allow immigration

• Their government responded to protests with more oppression

• Assad fired bullets at demonstrators

• They wanted an end to religious warfare in the Middle East

In 2003, the United States and Great Britain invaded Iraq. At the time, which two reasons did the allies give for this invasion? Select two choices.

• The attack on the World Trade Center

• Iraq was believed to have weapons of mass destruction

• Iraq could be a place to house terrorists

• Iraq was threatening war with Saudi Arabia

Balancing individual rights and freedoms with the need for national security has been one of the biggest challenges created by:

• Global climate change

• Corporate globalization

• Cultural exchanges

• Global terrorism

How has McDonalds become a globalized corporation? Check all that apply.

• Locations in several countries

• Domestic gains

• Consumer satisfaction in the US

• menus reflect diverse food options based on cultural norms