Quiz on Globalization and the Contemporary World

According to the text, what is a likely common answer when asked about the contemporary world?

• Isolation from other cultures

• Less communication

• Decreased transportation options

• Increased use of technology

What does globalization allow us to do according to the text?

• Avoid interaction with other cultures

• Compare our society with others

• Limit our understanding of the world

• Focus solely on local practices

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a definition of globalization?

• Integration of economies

• Cultural isolation

• Colonization

• World compression

What metaphor describes the obstacles that prevent movement in globalization?

• Liquidity

• Flows

• Solidity

• Integration

Which of the following is listed as an advantage of globalization?

• Loss of culture

• Health issues

• Uneven wealth distribution

• Employment

What is one of the signs of globalization mentioned in the text?

• Isolation of cultures

• Reduction in global telecommunications

• Surge in international flow of capital

• Decreased international trade

What does the term 'liquidity' refer to in the context of globalization?

• Obstacles to movement

• Ease of movement of people and information

• Fixed economic structures

• Cultural stagnation

According to the text, what is a disadvantage of globalization?

• Cheaper prices

• Increased communication

• Higher product quality

• Health issues

What is the working definition of globalization for the course?

• A method to limit cultural exchange

• A fixed concept with no changes

• A process of isolation

• An economic process with effortless transfer across borders

Which of the following is a characteristic of globalization according to Robert Cox?

• Internationalizing of production

• Increased national sovereignty

• Decreased migration

• Isolation of economies