Question 1

In our current world,where powerful states have dominated or destroyed many smaller nations,____________________________ is a global ritual that celebrates peace in a friendly rivalry.

Accepted Answer

The Olympic Games is a global ritual that celebrates peace in a friendly rivalry as athletes from different countries come together to compete without political or military conflicts. It is one of the few events in the world that transcends national boundaries and promotes mutual understanding and respect between nations. The other options do not have a similar focus on promoting peace and friendly competition.

Question 2

The Probo Koala dumped toxic waste in _______________ that caused more than 40,000 locals to get sick.

Accepted Answer

The Probo Koala dumped toxic waste in Ivory Coast, causing over 40,000 people to suffer from skin irritation, respiratory problems, and other ailments.

Question 3

Of all the world's states,_______________ is one of the very few where pluralism really has worked out to the satisfaction of all parties to the arrangement.

Accepted Answer

Switzerland is known for its successful model of direct democracy and power-sharing between its multiple linguistic and cultural groups. This has led to a stable and prosperous society with relatively little social unrest or political violence. Northern Ireland has experienced significant political and sectarian violence, Rwanda is still recovering from a devastating genocide, the United States has a history of racial and ethnic tensions, and while Botswana is often cited as a model African democracy, it is still facing challenges related to ethnic diversity and economic inequality.

Question 4

Where do the PCBs found in Inuit breast milk originate?

Accepted Answer

The PCBs found in Inuit breast milk originate from North America, Europe, and Asia. This is because PCBs were widely used in industrial and electrical applications in these regions, and they can travel long distances through air and water currents. The Inuit people, who live in northern regions, are particularly susceptible to the effects of PCBs because they rely heavily on seafood for their diet, and PCBs bioaccumulate in fish and other marine animals.

Question 5

_______________ is the social and political interaction of people with different ways of living and thinking within the same society of a multinational state.

Accepted Answer

Cultural pluralism is the recognition and acceptance of diverse cultures within a society or nation-state. It encourages the preservation and promotion of cultural differences and promotes equal participation and representation for all groups. It is different from homogenization, which is the process of making everything the same or uniform, and diversification, which simply refers to the existence of a variety of different cultures in a particular area. Revitalization and multinationalization are not relevant to the given definition.

Question 6

To help resolve problems of global structural violence which of the following values and cultural motivations would be needed?

Accepted Answer

A, B, and C all contribute to resolving problems of global structural violence by promoting a more interconnected, responsible, and supportive global community, whereas D (an emphasis on self-interest) typically exacerbates issues of structural violence.

Question 7

The change from subsistence farming to cash crops _______________.

Accepted Answer

The change from subsistence farming to cash crops often leads to the relocation of subsistence farmers to urban areas or to lands ecologically unfit for farming due to the need to compete in the global market and the increasing difficulty of sustaining a livelihood solely through subsistence farming. This can lead to displacement and other social and economic challenges.

Question 8

The demand by "developed" countries for such items as coffee,tea,chocolate,bananas,and beef has led to _______________.

Accepted Answer

The demand for cash crops in developed countries has led to the displacement of subsistence farmers who are often forced off their land to make way for commercial agriculture. This has contributed to poverty and food insecurity in many developing countries.

Question 9

When over 200,000 people were injured or killed as a result of gas being released from a Union Carbide plant in Bhopal,India,the cause was attributed to a number of factors: the company saving money by not installing safety devices,the political arrangements that enable Union Carbide to build a plant in India,the people living in the vicinity of the plant being too poor to live in safer locations,etc.Thus the people were victims of _______________.

Accepted Answer

The term "structural violence" refers to the violence that is built into the structure of a society or institution. In the case of Bhopal, the factors mentioned (such as the lack of safety devices and political arrangements) were all part of the structure and system that allowed the disaster to occur, and which ultimately victimized the people of the area.

Question 10

The worldwide spread of such products as Pepsi is taken by some as a sign that a _______________ world culture is developing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The worldwide spread of such products as...

Question 11

To function effectively,a culture must instill the idea that its ways are the only proper ones,irrespective of how other cultures do things.In other words,to function effectively a culture must be _______________.

Accepted Answer

The statement suggests that the culture must believe in its own superiority and reject cultural relativism, cultural pluralism or flexibility. The term that best describes this attitude is "ethnocentric", which means that one's own culture is seen as the center of the world and all other cultures are judged and evaluated based on its own standards and values.

Question 12

So great is the power of _______________ that they increasingly thwart the wishes of governments.

Accepted Answer

The context suggests that the power referred to is beyond the control of governments. Among the options given, the only choice that fits the description is global corporations, which may have significant economic influence and bargaining power that governments may find difficult to challenge. Tribal groups, chiefdoms, bands, and states are all subject to state authority and may not possess the power to thwart the wishes of governments to the same extent as global corporations.

Question 13

If a country achieves "replacement reproduction," this means that _______________.

Accepted Answer

Replacement reproduction means that each couple has enough children to replace themselves, typically an average of 2.1 children per couple. However, due to population momentum, the population may continue to grow for some time even after reaching replacement level fertility.

Question 14

All of the following are global scapes or dimensions identified by Arjun Appadurai except _______________.

Accepted Answer

While mediascapes, financescapes, technoscapes, and ethnoscapes are global scapes identified by Arjun Appadurai, educationscapes is not one of them.

Question 15

The one thing that all large states,past and present,irrespective of other differences among them,share in common is _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The one thing that all large states,past...

Question 16

According to the authors of your textbook,_______________ has become a direct threat to humanity.

Accepted Answer

The authors of the textbook identify pollution as a direct threat to humanity, as it can harm human health, ecosystems, and the planet as a whole. Pollution can also exacerbate other threats such as climate change and biodiversity loss. While the other choices (pestilence, war, racism, and insufficient food production) can also pose significant challenges to humanity, the authors specifically highlight pollution as a pressing threat in today's world.

Question 17

Pollution,although a worldwide consequence of certain agricultural and industrial activities,is more of a problem in _______________ because chemicals that may be banned in richer nations can be used more easily.

Accepted Answer

Poor countries often have less strict environmental regulations, making it easier for industries and agriculture to use chemicals and processes that are banned or restricted in other countries. This can result in higher levels of pollution in these regions.

Question 18

PCB contamination in breast milk is no where higher than among the _______________.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that the Inuit population of Arctic Canada has the highest levels of PCB contamination in their breast milk compared to other groups studied.

Question 19

The major problem associated with cultural pluralism has to do with _______________.

Accepted Answer

Ethnocentrism is the major problem associated with cultural pluralism because it can lead to a lack of appreciation for other cultures and taking one's own cultural values as superior. This can create barriers and conflicts between different cultural groups.

Question 20

The current world population is around _______________ billion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The current world population is around _______________...

Quiz 16: Global Challenges local Responses and the Role of Anthropology