Globalization Reading

What is globalization?

• The isolation of countries from each other

• The connection of different parts of the world

• The decline of international trade

• The reduction of cultural exchanges

How did the Industrial Revolution affect globalization?

• It slowed down globalization

• It had no impact on globalization

• It accelerated globalization

• It reversed globalization

What did British factories make from the cotton supplied by India?

• Silk garments

• Woolen clothes

• Madras cloth

• Leather goods

What is one effect of globalization on people's experiences around the world?

• Experiences become more diverse

• Experiences become more similar

• Experiences become more isolated

• Experiences become more unique

What did the globalization of Christianity involve?

• Trade agreements

• Military conquests

• Missionary work

• Scientific discoveries

What is the nickname for the Indian film industry?

• Nollywood

• Bollywood

• Hollywood

• Tollywood

Which type of clothing has become more common due to globalization?

• Regional costumes

• Traditional robes

• Jeans and T-shirts

• Cultural dresses

What is the economy of Saudi Arabia almost entirely dependent on?

• Agriculture

• Oil exports

• Tourism

• Technology

What does HSBC stand for?

• Hong Kong Shanghai Banking Corporation

• High Street Banking Corporation

• Hong Kong Singapore Banking Corporation

• High Security Banking Corporation

Where is HSBC's headquarters located?

• New York, USA

• Hong Kong, China

• London, England

• Tokyo, Japan