Question 1

Which of the following may be affected by globalization?
A) natural resources
B) cultural patterns
C) political arrangements
D) social development
E) all of the other choices

Accepted Answer

All of the other choices may be affected by globalization. Globalization can lead to the exploitation of natural resources in order to fuel economic growth, resulting in environmental degradation. Cultural patterns can also be impacted by globalization, as the spread of Western culture can lead to the erosion of traditional cultural practices. Globalization also has the potential to reshape political arrangements, as countries become more interconnected and interdependent. Finally, social development can also be affected by globalization, as economic growth and migration patterns can lead to changes in social norms and values.

Question 2

What is the middle position on globalization, according to your text's authors?
A) Globalization will eventually fail.
B) Globalization is avoidable with cooperative effort.
C) Globalization will not be as bad as the critics believe it will be.
D) Globalization will bring more good than bad.
E) Globalization is probably unavoidable, but it can be managed.

Accepted Answer

The text's authors suggest that globalization is probably unavoidable, but it can be managed. They argue that while there are negative aspects to globalization, such as exploitation and inequality, there are also positive aspects, such as increased economic growth and innovation. The authors advocate for policies that promote a fair and sustainable form of globalization, rather than rejecting globalization altogether or allowing it to run rampant.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of our increasingly globalized world?
A) communications systems that link all regions of the Earth instantaneously
B) transportation systems capable of moving goods quickly by air, sea, and land
C) powerful transnational conglomerate corporations
D) local folk cultures
E) international environmental agreements

Accepted Answer

The other choices all reflect characteristics of a globalized world, such as instant communication, rapid transportation, and powerful transnational corporations. However, the existence of local folk cultures suggests a resistance or preservation of traditional cultural practices that may not necessarily conform to globalized norms. Therefore, the presence of local folk cultures can be seen as a characteristic that does not necessarily align with globalization.

Question 4

Which of the following problems does international globalization tend to worsen?
A) climate change
B) air and water pollution
C) deforestation
D) climate change, air pollution and water pollution
E) air and water pollution, climate change, and deforestation

Accepted Answer

International globalization tends to worsen all of these problems - air and water pollution, climate change, and deforestation. This is because globalization leads to increased industrialization, transportation, and resource consumption, all of which contribute to these environmental issues. Furthermore, globalization can make it difficult to regulate and mitigate these problems because decision-making and enforcement often must happen across multiple countries and jurisdictions.

Question 5

The growing interconnectedness of people and places through converging processes of economic, political, and cultural change is ________.
A) global geography
B) globalization
C) world geography
D) diversity
E) colonialism

Accepted Answer

The term that best describes the growing interconnectedness of people and places through converging processes of economic, political, and cultural change is globalization.

Question 6

What do most scholars agree is the most significant component of globalization?
A) climate change
B) political transition around the planet
C) international terrorism
D) cultural hybridization
E) economic reorganization of the world

Accepted Answer

Most scholars agree that the economic reorganization of the world is the most significant component of globalization. This refers to the interconnectedness and interdependence of economies across the world, facilitated by advancements in technology, transportation, and communication. It has led to an increase in international trade, investment, and the movement of people, goods, and services across borders.

Question 7

All of the following are arguments in favor of globalization, EXCEPT
A) globalization is a logical expression of international capitalism that will benefit all peoples and all nations.
B) globalization encourages the spread of beneficial new technologies and ideas.
C) the removal of trade barriers will cause inefficient local industries to become more efficient, and more able to compete internationally.
D) each country and region of the world will profit by concentrating on the activities for which they are best suited in the global economy.
E) globalization will lead to world peace.

Accepted Answer

The argument that globalization will lead to world peace is not a widely accepted or substantiated claim and is often contested. The other options (A-D) are commonly cited arguments in favor of globalization.

Question 8

Which of the following is part of the criminal element of globalization?
A) drugs
B) pornography and prostitution
C) terrorism
D) drugs, pornography and prostitution
E) terrorism, drugs, pornography and prostitution

Accepted Answer

Globalization has facilitated the spread of various criminal activities across borders, including drugs, pornography, prostitution, and terrorism, making them interconnected elements of the criminal aspect of globalization.

Question 9

According to your text's authors, globalization is the most fundamental reorganization of our planet's social and economic structures since which of the following events?
A) Ice Age
B) Demographic Transition
C) Industrial Revolution
D) World War II
E) the Renaissance

Accepted Answer

The authors state in the text that globalization is "the most fundamental reorganization of our planet’s social and economic structures since the Industrial Revolution." Therefore, the correct choice is C.

Question 10

Which of the following processes is (are)part of the process of globalization?
A) economic change
B) political change
C) cultural change
D) economic, political, and cultural change
E) economic and political change

Accepted Answer

Globalization refers to the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence among people, businesses, and governments around the world. This involves the integration of economic, political, and cultural aspects on a global scale. Therefore, all three processes - economic, political, and cultural change - are part of the process of globalization, making D the best choice.

Question 11

All of the following are arguments against globalization, EXCEPT
A) globalization is not a "natural" process.
B) globalization is a policy promoted by free-trade advocates, capitalist countries, and multinational firms, all of which benefit from the process.
C) policies of globalization increase the differences between rich and poor in the world.
D) globalization will lead to the use of nuclear weapons.
E) globalization is dangerously unstable.

Accepted Answer

The other options are all arguments against globalization, but the idea that globalization will lead to the use of nuclear weapons is not a commonly cited argument against globalization.

Question 12

How do the authors of your text (Diversity Amid Globalization)define globalization?
A) the growing interconnectedness of people and places through converging processes of economic, political, and cultural change
B) the spread of McDonald's throughout the world
C) the trend toward international trade agreements among the countries of the world
D) the pattern of increasing telephone and Internet connections around the world
E) the growth of international and supranational organizations uniting the world's people

Accepted Answer

The authors define globalization as "the growing interconnectedness of people and places through converging processes of economic, political, and cultural change." This definition encompasses various aspects of globalization, such as increased trade and communication, as well as the emergence of global institutions and ideologies.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an example of global consumer culture?
A) NBA T-shirts, sneakers, and caps
B) Facebook
C) Burger King
D) Anime and manga
E) Russian nesting dolls

Accepted Answer

Russian nesting dolls are a traditional cultural product of Russia, not a product of global consumer culture.

Question 14

Some of the most remote parts of the world are often connected to the global economy through which of the following illegal activities?
A) prostitution and pornography
B) laundering drug money
C) illegal narcotics, including heroin
D) gambling
E) trade of endangered and exotic animals

Accepted Answer

Illegal narcotics, including heroin, are often smuggled into remote regions and traded for other goods, such as cash or weapons, to fuel the global drug trade.

Answer: B
 Laundering drug money is a common way for people in remote, isolated areas to participate in the global economy. It involves hiding the proceeds of drug sales and moving them through various accounts or businesses to make them appear legitimate.

Answer: E
 Trade of endangered and exotic animals can involve people in remote areas who capture and sell these animals to be smuggled across borders and sold on the global market. This can provide a source of income for people who may not have access to other economic opportunities.

Question 15

What do the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Trade Organization (WTO)do?
A) They strictly regulate all the international commercial transactions in the world.
B) They make possible the flow of goods and capital across international boundaries.
C) They make the banking and trade laws of the member countries of the United Nations.
D) They are "think tanks" that advise countries on international banking and trade.
E) They are the banking systems of (respectively) Europe, Asia, and the United Nations.

Accepted Answer

The World Bank, IMF, and WTO work together to facilitate the flow of goods and capital across international boundaries. The World Bank provides loans and technical assistance to developing countries, the IMF provides financial assistance to stabilize economies in crisis, and the WTO sets rules for international trade and resolves trade disputes. They do not strictly regulate all international commercial transactions, make banking and trade laws, or act as the banking systems of Europe, Asia, and the United Nations. They also do more than simply advise countries as "think tanks."

Question 16

What part of the world has had its economies become part of the drug transshipments and the laundering of drug money?
A) the Caribbean
B) Eastern Europe
C) Sub-Saharan Africa
D) North America
E) South Asia

Accepted Answer

The Caribbean has become a major transshipment point for drugs coming from South America on their way to the United States and Europe. The economies of certain Caribbean countries have become impacted by the drug trade as a result of money laundering and increased violence.

Question 17

Which of the following groups is most likely to disrupt local ecosystems as they search for natural resources and manufacturing sites?
A) governments
B) transnational firms
C) indigenous ethnic groups
D) international organizations such as the United Nations
E) non-governmental organizations, such as Greenpeace

Accepted Answer

Transnational firms are typically focused on profits and may prioritize resource extraction and manufacturing over environmental concerns. They often have the resources and influence to negotiate favorable deals with governments and may be less concerned with the impact their activities have on local ecosystems. Indigenous ethnic groups and non-governmental organizations like Greenpeace may have more environmentally conscious goals and actions, while governments and international organizations like the United Nations may have regulations and protocols in place to protect ecosystems.

Question 18

Which of the following problems may accompany the spread of global consumer culture?
A) erosion of local diversity
B) development of serious social tensions between traditional cultures and new globalizing influences
C) change in traditional diets
D) erosion of local diversity and change in traditional diets
E) erosion of local diversity, change in traditional diets, and development of serious social tensions between traditional cultures and new globalizing influences

Accepted Answer

The spread of global consumer culture can lead to the erosion of local diversity and change in traditional diets, which can ultimately result in the development of serious social tensions between traditional cultures and new globalizing influences. Therefore, option E is the best choice as it includes all of the listed problems.

Question 19

What type of consumer product is most likely to be made in a sweatshop?
A) clothing
B) automobiles
C) electronics
D) furniture
E) toys

Accepted Answer

Clothing is the type of consumer product that is most likely to be made in a sweatshop. This is because the fashion industry is known for its fast production cycles, low-profit margins, and high competition, leading companies to outsource their manufacturing to countries with low labor costs and weak regulation, where workers are often exploited and vulnerable to abuse. Sweatshops are commonly found in textile-producing countries such as Bangladesh, China, India, and Vietnam, where workers endure long hours, low wages, unsafe working conditions, and human rights violations to produce cheap clothes for Western markets.

Question 20

What is geography?
A) an academic discipline that describes Earth and explains the patterns on its surface
B) an academic discipline that studies map-making
C) an academic discipline that studies the physical processes that shaped Earth
D) an academic discipline that studies human processes on Earth
E) an academic discipline that studies geographic information systems

Accepted Answer

Geography is an academic discipline that analyzes and explains the patterns and relationships of physical and human phenomena on the Earth's surface. It encompasses the study of natural and social sciences, as well as the use of technologies such as geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing. Map-making is just one aspect of geography, and it is not the main focus of the discipline. Geography seeks to understand the complex interactions between people and their environment, including political, economic, cultural, and environmental factors.

Quiz 1: Diversity Amid Globalization

Which of the following may be affected by globalization?

What is the middle position on globalization, according to your text's authors?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of our increasingly globalized world?

Which of the following problems does international globalization tend to worsen?

The growing interconnectedness of people and places through converging processes of economic, political, and cultural change is ________.

What do most scholars agree is the most significant component of globalization?

All of the following are arguments in favor of globalization, EXCEPT

Which of the following is part of the criminal element of globalization?

According to your text's authors, globalization is the most fundamental reorganization of our planet's social and economic structures since which of the following events?

Which of the following processes is (are) part of the process of globalization?

All of the following are arguments against globalization, EXCEPT

How do the authors of your text (Diversity Amid Globalization) define globalization?

Which of the following is NOT an example of global consumer culture?

Some of the most remote parts of the world are often connected to the global economy through which of the following illegal activities?

What do the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) , and the World Trade Organization (WTO) do?

What part of the world has had its economies become part of the drug transshipments and the laundering of drug money?

Which of the following groups is most likely to disrupt local ecosystems as they search for natural resources and manufacturing sites?

Which of the following problems may accompany the spread of global consumer culture?

What type of consumer product is most likely to be made in a sweatshop?

What is geography?