How have the processes of globalization since 1945 both built upon and expanded beyond earlier instances of globalization?

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The Answer is •Past examples of globalization should be mentioned (trading networks of the Silk Roads,Indian ocean basin,and trans-Saharan routes;spread of Buddhism,Christianity,and Islam;Columbian exchange).
•A discussion of contemporary processes of globalization should emphasize the ease and speed of the flow of goods,capital,and people.
•New technology links the world in an unprecedented network of communication.
•A discussion of the spread of ideas should focus on the various strands of feminism and the effect of globalization on religion.
•A discussion of the environmental impact of globalization should identify problems that require "one-world" thinking to resolve (global warming,pollution,etc. ).

How Have the Processes of Globalization Since 1945 Both Built