GPN 41 Shrinking World

The invention of which technology reduced global circumnavigation to 3 days?

• Steam engines

• Sailing ships

• Turboprop engines

• Internet

Cultural homogenisation leads to all the world's cultures becoming more SIMILAR.

True or False?

• True

• False

What is a POSITIVE aspect of the shrinking world phenomenon?

• Cultural attrition

• Greater awareness of other cultures

• Climate anxiety as people know more about what is happening globally

• Reduced cultural hetereogeniety

The paradox of choice suggests that too much choice leads to what?

• Satisfaction

• Paralysis and dissatisfaction

• Increased happiness

• Better decision-making

What is an example of hybrid cuisine?

• Sushi

• Chicken tikka masala

• Beef tacos

• Margarita pizza

Which well-known historical event led to the creation of steam engines?

Hint: I R

Fill in the blank: The shrinking world phenomenon can lead to cultural ______, where interacting cultures form NEW cultural practices.

• imperialism

• hybridity

• homogenisation

• assimilation

The _______ (Hint: P) suggests that the more options we have, the less happy we are.

This is thought to be because it puts pressure on the individual to select an action / product.

• Paradigm

• Paradox

• Parable

• Pigeon

The shrinking world phenomenon means you influenced of cultural trends and happenings around the world, which leads to cultural ______, where a NEW culture is created from a mix of others.

• diversity

• homogenisation

• fragmentation

• isolation

Word which means being more accomodating about others' cultural preferences because you have a deeper understanding of why issues matter to them?

• Tolerance

• Ignorance

• Belligerence

• Aberrance