Deck 10: Is the World Becoming One Society: Globalization and the Creation of a World Society

Question 1

The goal of capitalism is ______.

A)profit
B)democracy
C)a "flat" world
D)workers' rights

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Global social structure, culture and social institutions are all parts of the ______.

A)world system
B)world society
C)global village
D)universal ideas

Answer 2

B

Question 3

According to Karl Marx, globalization is

A)the inevitable climax of capitalism.
B)the ultimate development of modernism.
C)the only way to achieve true communism.
D)a positive development for workers.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following is not a characteristic of capitalism?

A)competition
B)private property
C)minimal government regulation
D)the greatest good for the most people

Question 5

The author who referred to globalization as the world becoming "flat" is ______.

A)Karl Marx
B)Joan Ferrante
C)Thomas Friedman
D)Anthony Giddens

Question 6

Capitalism first developed in ______.

A)the 16th century
B)Western Europe
C)the U.S.
D)the 20th century

Question 7

In the 1960s, when U.S.corporations first considered the possibility of producing goods overseas,

A)labor unions organized against them.
B)labor unions supported the idea of "free trade."
C)labor unions had no response to the idea.
D)they were kept from doing so by labor unions.

Question 8

In China, the economic system is

A)one of free capitalism.
B)controlled by the government elite.
C)dominated by private business.
D)pure communism.

Question 9

In an unregulated global economy,

A)work goes to those who are paid the least.
B)poor working conditions and a lack of benefits becomes the norm.
C)migration between countries for jobs increases.
D)all of these

Question 10

From a sociological perspective

A)democracy and capitalism are the same thing.
B)democracy is a political system and capitalism is an economic system.
C)both democracy and capitalism are political systems.
D)both democracy and capitalism are economic systems.

Question 11

When sociologists look at globalization

A)they agree that it is a major revolution in the way people live.
B)they are in agreement that is transforming society in very positive ways.
C)most see the world becoming "flat" as a good thing.
D)there is considerable debate about what it is and what it will create.

Question 12

Friedman's concept of a "flat" world means that

A)global warming is destroying the glaciers of the arctic.
B)economic and informational competition is open globally.
C)the environmental crisis has resulted in the loss of all major rain forests.
D)all of these

Question 13

The economic system of the economy under globalization will be ______.

A)communism
B)socialism
C)capitalism
D)agricultural

Question 14

The benefits of the global system

A)go to the owners of industry only.
B)are spread evenly around the world.
C)accumulate among the rich and highly educated.
D)never reach the consumer.

Question 15

In a laissez-faire system of capitalism what is the role of the government?

A)to protect the rights of workers
B)to enforce minimum wage regulations
C)providing legal and military security in which to conduct business
D)to protect the most vulnerable workers, women and children

Question 16

The most powerful people in the world economic system

A)have strong ties to their native countries.
B)are motivated by humanitarian principles.
C)are located in the U.S., the UK, and the EU.
D)are the political leaders of Western Europe.

Question 17

"Free capital" refers to

A)investments that are kept within the U.S.
B)the use of investments to promote human rights throughout the world.
C)encouraging investment all over the world.
D)money that is lent without any interest charges.

Question 18

What is the relationship between democracy and capitalism?

A)capitalism encourages a democratic system
B)capitalism discourages a democratic system
C)capitalism may both encourage and discourage a democratic system
D)there is no relationship between democracy and capitalism

Question 19

According to Thomas Friedman, which event was a critical step in opening up communication among nations long separated?

A)the breakup of the former Soviet Union
B)the breakup of Yugoslavia
C)the fall of the Berlin Wall
D)the fall of the Great Wall of China

Question 20

In a pure capitalist system what determines the price of goods and services?

A)the government
B)supply and demand
C)the actual cost of production
D)the International Monetary Fund

Question 21

Free movement in the world also encourages __________.

A)terrorism
B)Free love
C)brotherhood
D)None of these.

Question 22

Which of the following is not one of the global cultural themes presented in the text?

A)modern global economy
B)human rights-democracy
C)traditional-religious
D)social equality-capitalist

Question 23

Discuss the role of communication and technology in globalization.Give examples.

Question 24

What are the three perspectives on (or views of) globalization presented in the text?

Question 25

A form of social organization that is the largest social organization people can identify with is called a ______.

A)family
B)society
C)community
D)nation

Question 26

Countries that have some wealth and diversification, but also have a great deal of social inequality and not much economic power are called ______.

A)core
B)semi-peripheral
C)peripheral
D)socialist-democratic

Question 27

According to the CIA, about ?????????????????????????????_________________ people each year are trafficked as sex slaves.

A)about 18,000 to 20,000
B)about 500 to 1,000
C)about one million
D)None of these.

Question 28

Globalization increases ____________ among nations of the world.

A)specialization
B)equality
C)natural resources
D)All of these.

Question 29

The principle that became widespread in Europe after World War I is called ______.

A)the Peter Principle
B)laissez-faire capitalism
C)self-determination
D)survival of the fittest

Question 30

Commitment to a world society is likely to be limited by

A)fear of international government.
B)criticism of laissez-faire capitalism.
C)belief in tradition.
D)all of these

Question 31

The type of institution that is the least likely to be global or to unite the world, is ______.

A)entertainment-arts
B)religious
C)labor
D)legal/political

Question 32

Explain what is meant by a "world society".What characteristics are necessary for a world society to exist?

Question 33

_____ are political units with physical boundaries, laws, and armies.

A)Nations
B)Societies
C)Communities
D)Corporations

Question 34

According to Charon, it is possible to imagine a world society because

A)the concept of nation is fluid and always changing.
B)people are communicating and establishing ties worldwide.
C)it is possible to feel committed to a community outside of one's own society.
D)all of these

Question 35

Globalization is especially difficult for ___________.

A)workers
B)CEO's
C)Hedge Fund Managers
D)Multi-billionnaires

Question 36

The creation of a world society necessitates

A)social interaction across borders.
B)a world social structure.
C)international social institutions.
D)all of these

Question 37

Which of these is a core nation, according to Emmanuel Wallerstein?

A)China
B)India
C)Canada
D)Burma

Question 38

Discuss the role of capitalism in the development of globalization.How do countries relate to each other within a global capitalist system?

Question 39

What is globalization? Explain two historical events or periods in terms of their contribution to globalization.

Question 40

Which of the following may slow the ttrend of globalization?

A)Nationalism
B)Fear of change itself
C)Tradition
D)All of these.

Question 41

Describe two of the criticisms relating to globalization.Explain your answers and give examples.

Question 42

Globally, what are the limits on commitment to a world society, according to the text? Give examples.

Question 43

Name and describe the function of three global institutions.Which type of institution is most difficult to globalize, and why?

Question 44

What is the world system described by Emmanuel Wallerstein? Name and describe the categories of countries in the system, and how they relate to each other.

Question 45

Compare and contrast the positive and negative consequences of globalization according to the text.

Question 46

Describe two positive aspects to globalization.Explain your answers and give examples.

Question 47

Explain the three global cultural themes described in the text; which are most in conflict with each other, and why?