2.5 Blades of glory

What is considered a measure of success in global culture?

• The amount of money donated to charity

• The number of languages one can speak

• How much money is earned and the number of possessions one has

• The level of education and knowledge one has acquired

What do people in global culture prefer over government-owned businesses?

• Non-profit organizations

• Private enterprises

• Cooperative societies

• Barter systems

Which of the following corporations is mentioned in the text as having 'rolled out' uniform products globally, contributing to cultural change in places?

• McDonald's

• Disney

• Nike

• BBC

According to the text, what is one way that global media has exported Western presences to other cultures?

• By promoting local news channels

• Through stories of superheroes and Western festivals in films

• By limiting the broadcast of non-Western TV shows

• Through the global distribution of traditional foods

What is an example of a British cultural trait that migrants have taken to many places?

• Religion

• Language and love of cricket

• Food preferences

• Television shows

The text suggests that when TNCs engage with new markets and cultures, they often:

• Keep their products the same to maintain brand consistency

• Adapt their products and services to better suit different places

• Focus solely on exporting their native culture

• Avoid influencing local cultures with their products

What does the text imply about the effect of out-migration on the culture of source regions?

• It has no effect on the culture of source regions

• It enhances the culture of source regions

• It is important to evaluate whether the cultural changes are superficial or meaningful

• It leads to a complete change in the culture of source regions

What period was declared the 'Decade of Disabled Persons' by the UN?

• 1983-1992

• 1993-2002

• 2000-2010

• 2010-2020

According to the learning material, global culture has both helped and hindered which group of people?

• People from wealthy backgrounds

• People from disadvantaged groups

• People from specific religious groups

• People from certain ethnicities

When were the Paralympics first recognized and held alongside the Olympics?

• 1980, Moscow

• 1984, Los Angeles

• 1988, Seoul

• 1992, Barcelona