Question 1

The photograph in Source 23.6 suggests a connection between electricity and the&#10;A) flow of capital investment.&#10;B) pattern of human migration.&#10;C) degree of environmental protection.&#10;D) level of economic development.

Accepted Answer

The photograph in Source 23.6 shows a bustling city with high-rise buildings and illuminated streetlights, suggesting a high level of economic development. As electrification is a key factor in economic development, the photograph implies a connection between electricity and the level of economic development.

Question 2

Which image highlights the cultural syncretism that resulted from processes of globalization?&#10;A) Source 23.3&#10;B) Source 23.4&#10;C) Source 23.5&#10;D) Source 23.6

Accepted Answer

Source 23.5 shows a painting that depicts Mexican culture mixed with symbols of globalization such as the Coca-Cola bottle, McDonald's sign, and a dollar bill. This represents the blending of traditional cultural elements with modern global influences, which is a result of globalization and cultural syncretism. The other sources do not specifically highlight this aspect of globalization.

Question 3

Which image criticizes aspects of the global economy by drawing attention to the lack of regulation and oversight of companies?&#10;A) Source 23.2&#10;B) Source 23.3&#10;C) Source 23.4&#10;D) Source 23.5

Accepted Answer

Source 23.3 likely highlights issues related to the global economy, such as lack of regulation and oversight, which are common criticisms in discussions about corporate practices and economic policies.

Question 4

What did globalization mean for the people photographed in Source 23.1?&#10;A) Employment&#10;B) Consumerism&#10;C) Materialism&#10;D) Liberation

Accepted Answer

Globalization likely provided employment opportunities for the people photographed, as it involves the expansion of international trade and investment, leading to the creation of jobs in various sectors. Consumerism, materialism, and liberation are not necessarily correlated with globalization and cannot be inferred from the photograph alone.

Question 5

Sources 23.1 and 23.2 both highlight the rise of which country as an economic power in the globalization of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries?&#10;A) The United States&#10;B) Lesotho&#10;C) China&#10;D) Japan

Accepted Answer

Both sources highlight the rise of China as an economic power in globalization. Source 23.1 specifically mentions China's growing importance in international trade and as a destination for foreign investment, while source 23.2 cites China as one of the major emerging markets in the world economy.

Deck 24: A: Capitalism and Culture the Acceleration of Globalization Since 1945