Question 1

Each of the following terms has been used to describe globalization except:
A) shifting world
B) decompression of time and space
C) global ecumene
D) deterritorialization

Accepted Answer

"Decompression of time and space" is not a term used to describe globalization. Globalization refers to the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of the world's economies, cultures, and populations, while "decompression of time and space" refers to the perceived shrinking of the world due to advances in transportation and communication technologies.

Question 2

The belief that the unregulated market is a far better regulator of economic (ansocial and cultural) life than the state is called:
A) neoliberalism
B) globalization
C) globalized labor
D) cultural negotiation

Accepted Answer

Neoliberalism is a political and economic theory that advocates for free-market capitalism and limited government intervention in business affairs. It asserts that the unregulated market is the best regulator of economic, social, and cultural life, and that government intervention hinders economic growth and innovation. This belief has influenced policies in many countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, where deregulation, privatization, and globalization have been pursued as part of neoliberal economic policies.

Question 3

Which of the following is not a major hallmark of globalization?
A) asymmetric power relations
B) increased diffusion of knowledge and images
C) increased capacity for indigenous people to create technological innovation
D) increased forms of cultural communication

Accepted Answer

Increased capacity for indigenous people to create technological innovation is not a major hallmark of globalization. The other options – asymmetric power relations, increased diffusion of knowledge and images, and increased forms of cultural communication – are all commonly associated with globalization.

Question 4

Decorated cloths called molas are forms of tourist art associated with:
A) Guatemala
B) Honduras
C) Panama
D) Costa Rica

Accepted Answer

Molas are a form of decorative art that originated with the Kuna, an indigenous tribe living on the San Blas Islands off the coast of Panama. Molas are made by layering different colored fabrics together, then cutting away parts of each layer to create a design. They are often used to decorate clothing, bags, and other accessories, and have become a popular souvenir for tourists visiting Panama.

Question 5

The gendered distribution of global labor is justified by a global ideology thawomen have a "natural" ability to work in:
A) agricultural labor
B) assembly and light manufacturing factories
C) chemical and nuclear manufacturing factories
D) education and teaching fields

Accepted Answer

The gendered distribution of global labor often justifies women's work in assembly and light manufacturing factories by perpetuating the ideology that women have a "natural" ability for such tasks, which are typically characterized by repetitive, detailed work believed to suit women's perceived meticulousness and dexterity.

Question 6

The stated purpose of NAFTA is to:
A) reduce tariffs and ease trade restrictions on international goods from signatory nations
B) increase trade restrictions and tariffs on international goods from signatory nations
C) reduce tariffs and increase national restrictions to provide more selective trade goods from signatory nations
D) reduce the market for small-scale producers and allow full growth potential to multinational corporations

Accepted Answer

NAFTA stands for North American Free Trade Agreement and its purpose is to reduce tariffs and ease trade restrictions on international goods from signatory nations (Canada, United States, and Mexico). The agreement's goal is to increase trade, promote economic growth and job creation, and encourage fair competition among the involved countries.

Question 7

According to Passel (2006), the Pew Hispanic Research Center estimates that thapproximate number of unauthorized migrants in the United States from Mexico is:
A) more than 10 million
B) more than 8 million
C) more than 6 million
D) less than 5 million

Accepted Answer

According to Passel's (2006) report, the Pew Hispanic Research Center estimated that the approximate number of unauthorized migrants in the United States from Mexico was more than 6 million. Therefore, option C is the best answer.

Question 8

In maquiladoras transnational corporations:
A) work to make shop-floor culture attractive to both men and women in order to maximize production
B) employ primarily female managers to improve hiring practices, shop-floor culture and productivity
C) work to feminize productivity through language, shop-floor culture, and hiring practices
D) work to overcome the feminized labor culture that exists in the factories due to women's natural ability in assembly work

Accepted Answer

Maquiladoras have worked to feminize productivity through practices such as using feminine language to describe the work and encouraging hiring of young women as a way to create a docile work force. This is done because it is believed that women are more productive and compliant workers.

Question 9

What is meant by the term "biosprospecting"?
A) a search for commercially useful plant genetic material for the international drug market
B) a search for indigenous plant materials in order to obtain new genetic material for stem cell research programs
C) the harvesting of both plant and animal materials for zoos and other conservation programs
D) a form of excavation and analysis that allows indigenous communities joint venture involvement in the development and exploitation of native-produced goods

Accepted Answer

Biosprospecting refers to the search for and collection of biological material with potential commercial value, typically for use in the pharmaceutical industry. This often involves the exploration of plants and other organisms in their natural habitats for their potential medicinal properties.

Question 10

Which area has suffered the most devastating losses of forest cover due tdeforestation in the past decade?
A) Mesoamerica
B) Central America
C) Amazonia
D) Andean region

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

An approach that stresses conflictive relationships between members of differensocial categories with unequal access to productive resources and economic and political power is called:
A) political economy
B) political ecology
C) systemic violence
D) gendered global division of labor

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

What is meant by the term "ethnographic representation"?
A) the process by which anthropologists describe and form an image of the culture that they study
B) the manner that indigenous peoples position themselves within the cultural narrative
C) the use of multiple ethnographers within a single field site in order to obtain an understanding from several perspectives
D) the way ethnography and ethnographers are perceived by indigenous peoples

Accepted Answer

Ethnographic representation refers to the process by which anthropologists describe and form an image of the culture that they study. It involves the selection of specific aspects of the culture to be studied, the collection of data through participant observations and interviews, and the analysis and interpretation of that data to create a representation of the culture. This representation may take the form of a written account, a film, or other media, and is intended to provide insights into the worldview and practices of the culture being studied.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a frequent cause of misunderstanding betweemigrant nannies and their employers?
A) type of food provided to children
B) types of discipline or lack of it
C) wasting of food
D) cultural enrichment provided

Accepted Answer

Cultural enrichment provided is not typically a source of misunderstanding between migrant nannies and their employers. The other options often come up in discussions or disputes between the two parties.

Question 14

About one half of the 500,000 Salvadorans living in the United States are in tharea of:
A) New York City
B) Atlanta
C) Los Angeles
D) Miami

Accepted Answer

Los Angeles has the largest Salvadoran population in the United States, with an estimated 250,000 residents. New York City has the second largest Salvadoran population, but it is not close to the number in Los Angeles. Atlanta and Miami have smaller Salvadoran populations in comparison.

Question 15

Clearly, globalization is pushing the world toward a more homogeneous culture.

Accepted Answer

Globalization does indeed facilitate the spread of cultures and ideas, but it also leads to the preservation and resurgence of local cultures, resulting in a more diverse global culture rather than a homogeneous one.

Question 16

In the past twenty years, global travel has increased fourfold.

Accepted Answer

Global travel has increased significantly over the past two decades, but it has not increased fourfold. The growth rate varies by region and is influenced by factors such as economic conditions and global events.

Question 17

The initial ventures into tourist art of the Taquile residents in Puno were partltriggered by the active involvement of the Organization of American States.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

The global economy is highly gendered.

Accepted Answer

The global economy is structured and operates in ways that disadvantage women and gender minorities, leading to unequal access to resources, opportunities, and power. This gender inequality is evident in various aspects of the economy, including labor force participation rates, wage gaps, occupational segregation, and barriers to entrepreneurship and leadership positions. Therefore, the global economy is highly gendered.

Question 19

A large percentage of Mexican tomatoes are imported by the United States.

Accepted Answer

This is true. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, about 70% of fresh tomatoes that the U.S. consumes are imported from Mexico.

Question 20

Some itinerant Mexican farmworkers are in the United States legally.

Accepted Answer

Some itinerant Mexican farmworkers enter the United States on temporary work visas, such as the H-2A visa, which allows them to work legally for a specified period of time. However, not all Mexican farmworkers in the United States are in the country legally.

Quiz 10: Perspectives in Globalization

Each of the following terms has been used to describe globalization except:

The belief that the unregulated market is a far better regulator of economic (ansocial and cultural) life than the state is called:

Which of the following is not a major hallmark of globalization?

Decorated cloths called molas are forms of tourist art associated with:

The gendered distribution of global labor is justified by a global ideology thawomen have a "natural" ability to work in:

The stated purpose of NAFTA is to:

According to Passel (2006) , the Pew Hispanic Research Center estimates that thapproximate number of unauthorized migrants in the United States from Mexico is:

In maquiladoras transnational corporations:

What is meant by the term "biosprospecting"?

Which area has suffered the most devastating losses of forest cover due tdeforestation in the past decade?

An approach that stresses conflictive relationships between members of differensocial categories with unequal access to productive resources and economic and political power is called:

What is meant by the term "ethnographic representation"?

Which of the following is not a frequent cause of misunderstanding betweemigrant nannies and their employers?

About one half of the 500,000 Salvadorans living in the United States are in tharea of: