Globalization Overview (Unit 2)

What are potential social impacts of globalization?

• Facilitated movement of people across borders

• Greater cultural diversity and cross-cultural interactions

• Isolation of communities within their home countries

• Homogenization of cultures

How many subscribers did Netflix have when it expanded to 190 countries?

• 140 million

• 209 million

• 50 million

• 10 million

Why is globalization not shared by everyone, and what are some factors contributing to this?

• Geographic barriers and political decisions can isolate regions from globalization

• Globalization is equally distributed worldwide

• Environmental factors have no impact on a region's connection to globalization

• North Korea's government fully embraces globalization

What is a potential misconception about international integration?

• International integration has no impact on global trade

• International integration primarily relates to environmental protection

• International integration is mainly about military alliances

• International integration is limited to economic aspects

What year did Netflix expand from being a U.S.-only company to streaming in 50 different countries?

• 2010

• 2007

• 2020

• 2014

What invention significantly reduced the time and cost of moving cargo, contributing to the acceleration of international trade?

• Canals

• Containerization

• Steam engines

• Sailing ships

What is one effect of globalisation on either countries and people?

• It has no impact on trade, finance, or ideas.

• Globalization only involves the integration of trade.

• Increases the interdependence of people and countries.

• Results in the isolation of countries.

What is the significance of the Silk Road in the context of global trade?

• The Silk Road only connected countries within Asia

• The Silk Road led to the isolation of Asian and European cultures

• The Silk Road facilitated the exchange of goods and ideas between Asia and Europe

• The Silk Road has no impact on global trade

(1) is the process of altering or (2) a product or (3) in response to a changed (4) .

• Adaptation

• environment

• adjusting

• idea

What percentage of the world's consumer goods are transported using stackable sea containers, worth trillions of dollars?

• 70%

• 40%

• 60%

• 30%