Question 1

Globalization can be defined as the rapid movement of:&#10;A) People&#10;B) Commerce&#10;C) Information&#10;D) All of these.

Accepted Answer

Globalization involves the rapid movement and integration of people, commerce, and information across international borders, making all the options correct.

Question 2

According to your textbook, some members of the soccer fan clubs Dinamo's Bad Blue Boys and Red Star's Delije in the former Yugoslavia became which of these?&#10;A) Soccer players for their national teams&#10;B) Members of parliament&#10;C) Militia leaders in Yugoslavia's civil war&#10;D) Diplomats to numerous Eastern European countries

Accepted Answer

Members of the soccer fan clubs Dinamo's Bad Blue Boys and Red Star's Delije became militia leaders in Yugoslavia's civil war, illustrating how deeply the conflict permeated society and how various social groups, including sports fans, became militarized during the war.

Question 3

What sport do the Chinese follow on social media more than any other?&#10;A) Chess&#10;B) Basketball&#10;C) Baseball&#10;D) Rugby

Accepted Answer

Basketball is the most followed sport on social media in China, largely due to the influence of the NBA and the success of Chinese basketball players like Yao Ming.

Question 4

Matches between the national teams of which sport is credited with humanizing relations between India and Pakistan?&#10;A) Cricket&#10;B) Rugby&#10;C) Basketball&#10;D) Soccer

Accepted Answer

Cricket matches between India and Pakistan are highly anticipated events that have often served as a platform for easing political tensions and fostering a spirit of camaraderie between the two nations.

Question 5

Among those who believe national teams have unique styles of play, there tends to be a belief that:&#10;A) The way teams play is dependent on the players.&#10;B) The members of their teams have multiple backgrounds and bring in elements of their different cultures.&#10;C) The imagined national culture influences play.&#10;D) Every team plays the same, no matter the sport.

Accepted Answer

The belief is that the imagined national culture influences the style of play, suggesting that cultural characteristics are reflected in how national teams play.

Question 6

According to your text, Soviet criticism of the United States contributed to which two reforms in the 1960s and 1970s?&#10;A) Title IX and Title VII&#10;B) the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and civil rights laws&#10;C) Affirmative action in college admissions and Title IX&#10;D) Civil rights laws and Title IX

Accepted Answer

Soviet criticism of the United States during the Cold War era highlighted racial discrimination and gender inequality in the U.S., which in turn pressured the U.S. government to address these issues. This led to the enactment of civil rights laws to combat racial discrimination and Title IX to address gender inequality in education.

Question 7

In awarding the World Cup and the Olympics to particular cities, FIFA and IOC officials have been guilty of&#10;A) Taking bribes and kickbacks&#10;B) Favoring Latin American countries&#10;C) Stealing money from national teams&#10;D) None of these.

Accepted Answer

Officials from both FIFA and the IOC have faced allegations and evidence of accepting bribes and kickbacks in exchange for awarding hosting rights for the World Cup and the Olympics to certain cities.

Deck 19: Global Issue 7: The Globalization of Modern Sports