Question 1

The position of Japan in today's global stratification system would not have been expected based on the theories of imperialism and colonization, or world system theory. This illustrates that:
A) Japan was not included in the theorists' studies.
B) theories are exercises in futility.
C) these theories are proved false.
D) each theory yields only a partial explanation.
E) theories are useless in explaining human events.

Accepted Answer

Each theory yields only a partial explanation, indicating that while theories like imperialism, colonization, and world system theory provide frameworks for understanding global stratification, they cannot account for every outcome, such as Japan's unique position. Japan's development and status in the global system illustrate the limitations and partial applicability of these theories.

Question 2

The elite in the least industrialized nations and the multinational corporations work closely together in an informal partnership. The end result of this partnership is the:
A) increase in the standard of living of people in poor nations.
B) increased conflict in least industrialized nations.
C) necessary political stability to maintain the partnership.
D) elite of the poor nations gaining the ability to help their countries.
E) decreased conflict in industrialized nations.

Accepted Answer

The partnership between the elite in least industrialized nations and multinational corporations often results in political stability, which is necessary to maintain their mutual interests and benefits.

Question 3

Until recently, Canada would have been termed a First World country. A more contemporary model would term Canada as:
A) undeveloped.
B) Second World.
C) developing.
D) Semiperiphery.
E) industrializing.

Accepted Answer

The contemporary model referred to is the World-Systems Theory, which categorizes countries into core, periphery, and semiperiphery. Canada, being a developed nation with a strong economy but not dominating on the global stage like core countries, fits best into the semiperiphery category.

Question 4

Proponents of globalization argue that poor people and countries benefit from increased employment opportunities and rising standards of living. In order to achieve these benefits, they argue that countries should accept which of the following?
A) Nations must accept that the world is not a level playing field and never will be.
B) Nations must be willing to allow business monopolies.
C) Nations must open their borders to international trade.
D) Nations must recognize that certain human and labour rights will inevitably be undermined by the IMF and World Bank.
E) Nations must opt out of the world capitalist economy.

Accepted Answer

Nations must open their borders to international trade to benefit from globalization through increased employment opportunities and rising standards of living. This facilitates the exchange of goods, services, and capital, which can lead to economic growth.

Question 5

Economist John Kenneth Galbraith contends that some nations are held back by their own cultures. This explanation of global inequality is referred to as:
A) globalization.
B) neocolonialism.
C) world systems theory.
D) dependency theory.
E) the culture of poverty.

Accepted Answer

Galbraith's argument that some nations' development is hindered by their cultural attitudes aligns with the concept of "the culture of poverty." This theory suggests that poverty is perpetuated by the values and behaviors passed through generations, which can hinder economic progress and development.

Question 6

__________is a process that involves the interaction and integration of increasing numbers of people through international trade and investment, travel, tourism, information technology, and mass media.
A) Industrialization
B) Post-industrialization
C) International migration
D) Globalization
E) Social stratification

Accepted Answer

Globalization is the process that involves the interaction and integration of people globally through various means such as international trade, investment, travel, tourism, information technology, and mass media. It encompasses a wide range of activities that connect societies and economies around the world.

Question 7

Dependency theory stresses how the ______ nations grew dependent on the _________nations.
A) most industrialized; Third World
B) Second World; Third World
C) least industrialized; most industrialized
D) developed; undeveloped
E) most industrialized; least industrialized

Accepted Answer

Dependency theory posits that the least industrialized nations have grown dependent on the most industrialized nations, often through colonialism, economic policies, and globalization that benefit the latter at the expense of the former.

Question 8

A major means of control used by the neocolonialists is:
A) increasing border security.
B) bribing the country's government officials.
C) debt, with ever mounting interest.
D) controlling the country's mass media.
E) coercion by using military occupation.

Accepted Answer

Debt with ever-mounting interest is a significant means of control used by neocolonialists to exert influence over a country by making it financially dependent.

Question 9

Nations such as those in Africa and Asia are termed the___________ nations in world systems theory because these nations were left out of the development of capitalism.
A) core
B) semi-periphery
C) internal area
D) external area
E) periphery

Accepted Answer

In world systems theory, "external area" refers to nations that were not integrated into the capitalist world economy, unlike "core," "semi-periphery," and "periphery" which are part of the system.

Question 10

In many Asian countries, young girls are lured to tax-free "factory cities," called __________by the promise of good jobs manufacturing products for export.
A) Garment industries
B) Export processing zones
C) Soft sectors
D) Semi-peripheries
E) Non-profit sectors

Accepted Answer

Export processing zones (EPZs) are areas within developing countries that offer tax exemptions and other incentives to attract foreign investment, often involving manufacturing for export. Young girls and women are frequently recruited to work in these zones under the promise of employment opportunities.

Question 11

___________refers to the decision by governments to forcibly create an empire so they can expand their markets and gain access to cheap raw materials.
A) Annexation
B) Colonialism
C) Enslavement
D) Imperialism
E) Territorial aggression

Accepted Answer

Imperialism refers to the policy or practice by which a country increases its power by gaining control over other areas of the world, often to expand markets and access resources.

Question 12

Because multinational corporations operate across national boundaries and may manufacture their product in some countries, obtain raw materials in others, and run transportation and advertising networks around the globe, these corporations have helped:
A) in redistribution of profits in the global economy.
B) to maintain the international stratification system.
C) to promote multiculturalism.
D) all poor nations to get out of debt.
E) increase cooperation in the global economy.

Accepted Answer

Multinational corporations often reinforce the international stratification system by exploiting cheaper labor and resources in developing countries, which can perpetuate economic inequalities between nations.

Question 13

Kuwait would be excellent example of a country that does not fit into the "Three Worlds of Development" model of global stratification.

Accepted Answer

The "Three Worlds of Development" model, which classifies countries as First World (developed), Second World (communist), or Third World (developing), does not accurately represent Kuwait. Kuwait, with its high income from oil reserves, does not fit neatly into these categories, as it is a wealthy nation but does not align with the typical characteristics of First World countries.

Question 14

Neocolonialism is allowed to flourish because poorer countries owe wealthier countries massive debts.

Accepted Answer

Neocolonialism often thrives on the economic dependencies created by debts owed by poorer countries to wealthier nations. These debts can lead to influence or control over the economic policies and decisions of the indebted countries, allowing wealthier countries to maintain or extend their influence without formal colonial governance.

Question 15

When a more powerful country takes over another country and leaves a controlling force to exploit the country's labour and natural resources, this process is referred to as:
A) planned dependency.
B) annexation.
C) imperialism.
D) colonization.
E) enslavement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a more powerful country takes over...

Question 16

Immanuel Wallerstein proposed a[n] ________theory based on the economic and political connections that tie most of world's countries together.
A) world system
B) dependency
C) modernization
D) industrialization
E) colonization

Accepted Answer

Immanuel Wallerstein is best known for developing the world-systems theory, which emphasizes the world-economy as a complex system that is divided into core, semi-periphery, and periphery countries, interconnected through economic and political relations.

Question 17

Just as people within a nation are stratified by power, prestige, and property, so are the world's nations. According to the text, we can illustrate global stratification by categorizing nations based on the:
A) average level of education of the society's members.
B) size of their national debt.
C) degree of industrialization in the nation.
D) form of government in the society.
E) national literacy rates.

Accepted Answer

The degree of industrialization in a nation is a key factor in illustrating global stratification, as it directly impacts a country's economic status, technological advancement, and overall global standing.

Question 18

One of the problems with classifying nations according to their level of industrialization is that this classification system:
A) disguises the level of poverty in the Least Industrialized nations.
B) does not take national average educational levels into consideration.
C) does not take into consideration the level of urbanization of the countries.
D) has a built-in bias favouring the Most Industrialized Nations.
E) glosses over significant differences between oil-rich nations and other countries with little industrialization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the problems with classifying nations...

Question 19

Shirley lives in France, one of the nations in which capitalism first developed. According to world system theory, Shirley lives in a[n]______ nation.
A) core
B) semi-industrializing
C) external
D) periphery
E) semiperiphery

Accepted Answer

France, being one of the nations where capitalism first developed, is considered a core nation according to world system theory. Core nations are characterized by their strong, industrialized economies and dominant positions in the global economic system.

Question 20

Stanislaus lives in an eastern European country. According to world system theory, Stanislaus lives in a[n]________ nation.
A) external area
B) internal area
C) core
D) periphery
E) semiperiphery

Accepted Answer

According to world system theory, eastern European countries are typically classified as periphery nations, which are less economically developed and often dependent on core nations.

Quiz 5: Globalization

The position of Japan in today's global stratification system would not have been expected based on the theories of imperialism and colonization, or world system theory. This illustrates that:

The elite in the least industrialized nations and the multinational corporations work closely together in an informal partnership. The end result of this partnership is the:

Until recently, Canada would have been termed a First World country. A more contemporary model would term Canada as:

Proponents of globalization argue that poor people and countries benefit from increased employment opportunities and rising standards of living. In order to achieve these benefits, they argue that countries should accept which of the following?

Economist John Kenneth Galbraith contends that some nations are held back by their own cultures. This explanation of global inequality is referred to as:

__________is a process that involves the interaction and integration of increasing numbers of people through international trade and investment, travel, tourism, information technology, and mass media.

Dependency theory stresses how the nations grew dependent on the ___nations.

A major means of control used by the neocolonialists is:

Nations such as those in Africa and Asia are termed the___________ nations in world systems theory because these nations were left out of the development of capitalism.

In many Asian countries, young girls are lured to tax-free "factory cities," called __________by the promise of good jobs manufacturing products for export.

___________refers to the decision by governments to forcibly create an empire so they can expand their markets and gain access to cheap raw materials.

Because multinational corporations operate across national boundaries and may manufacture their product in some countries, obtain raw materials in others, and run transportation and advertising networks around the globe, these corporations have helped:

Kuwait would be excellent example of a country that does not fit into the "Three Worlds of Development" model of global stratification.

Neocolonialism is allowed to flourish because poorer countries owe wealthier countries massive debts.

When a more powerful country takes over another country and leaves a controlling force to exploit the country's labour and natural resources, this process is referred to as:

Immanuel Wallerstein proposed a[n] ________theory based on the economic and political connections that tie most of world's countries together.

Just as people within a nation are stratified by power, prestige, and property, so are the world's nations. According to the text, we can illustrate global stratification by categorizing nations based on the:

One of the problems with classifying nations according to their level of industrialization is that this classification system:

Shirley lives in France, one of the nations in which capitalism first developed. According to world system theory, Shirley lives in a[n]______ nation.

Stanislaus lives in an eastern European country. According to world system theory, Stanislaus lives in a[n]________ nation.