Globalization Test

Which statement best defines the term globalization?

• the isolation of communities

• when one culture takes over the goods and popular culture of another

• the exchange of money

• formation of world-wide relationships mostly through conducting business and cultural exchanges

How does globalization impact the local or global community in a negative way?

• Globalization increases the wealth of poor countries.

• Countries are challenged to become more competitive by improving product quality.

• Greedy corporations prioritize profits over well-being of workers and customers.

• Globalization allows companies to find lower-cost ways to produce their products.

Which of the following are examples of globalization? Select ALL THAT APPLY.

• selling local products in the global market

• taking a trip from the east coast of U.S. to the west coast of U.S.

• attending class taught by a British professor who teaches at an American University

• Walmart having its manufacturing facilities in China.

• All of the above

How does globalization impact the local or global community in a positive way?

• Globalization decreases the number of jobs available.

• Globalization gives some poor countries opportunities to increase economic wealth.

• Globalization is partially responsible for global warming.

• Globalization does not positively impact local and global communities.

How possible is living in today’s world without being interdependent?

• it is impossible

• it will never happen in the future

• very possible

• almost impossible

Which is the best definition of the term cultural diffusion?

• Cultural diffusion is a new trend of sharing culture with others.

• Cultural diffusion is the spread of culture from one group to another.

• It is the process where, nations, cultures, and economies interact and become mixed.

• It is travel or migration.

How has communication contributed to cultural diffusion? Select ALL THAT APPLY.

• People can read information about other places on the internet

• People bring their culture with them when they move to a new place

• Global news networks allow people to see the same news all around the world

• None of the above

• Tourists travel and become more familiar with other cultures

Which of the following is a true statement about Expansion Diffusion as it relates to Cultural diffusion?

• This kind of cultural diffusion doesn't involve migration.

• Migration is the only way this type of cultural diffusion occurs.

• This type of cultural diffusion occurs when people travel, migrate, and use social media.

• Culture is diffused this way as a result of only traveling from one country to another.

Use the article to answer this question. Select all that apply. Which of the following are effects of globalization?

• globalization increases the wealth gap between rich and poor countries globally

• new job opportunities for some and job loss for others

• competition improves product selection

• all governments implement policies to reduce economic inequalities

• none of the above

Use the article to answer this question. Which statement best explains the central idea of the article What is Globalization?

• Globalization is the exchange of many different things.

• What is globalization?

• Globalization describes the world's growing interdependence on each other.

• The impact of globalization varies, but undoubtedly affects areas such as lifestyle, goods, services, and economies.