Question 1

A central aspect of globalization since 1945 has been the:
A) expansion of capital,which had been freed for other investment following World War II.
B) rapid expansion in the late 1940s of technology to every corner of the world.
C) population explosion,which created a vast pool of unskilled labors in the Third World.
D) free flow of labor,particularly between former colonies and imperial powers.
E) free flow of information that has allowed for the decrease in political tensions.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

By the late twentieth century,health officials' worries that a disease would spread to epidemic proportions much more quickly due to accelerated rates of travel were confirmed by:
A) SIDS.
B) AIDS.
C) SARS.
D) TARRS.
E) TARP.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

The internal civil strife of Zaire in the 1990s tempted its neighbors to intervene to get material resources and to settle ethnic differences in their own borders in what has been dubbed:
A) Africa's Open Wound.
B) "Africa's world war."
C) the long night of African agony.
D) the Black man's burden.
E) Africa's Sorrow.

Accepted Answer

"Africa's world war" is the term used to describe the internal conflict in Zaire that involved the intervention of neighboring countries such as Uganda, Rwanda, and Angola. This conflict was driven by the desire for control and access to Zaire's abundant natural resources and also to settle ethnic and political differences that spilled over into the neighboring countries. The conflict lasted from 1996 to 2003 and resulted in the deaths of millions of people.

Question 4

The post-World War II arrangements reached by the Allies at Bretton Woods steadily eroded in the late 1960s and effectively ended in 1971,when the United States:
A) refused to endorse the establishment of the World Bank.
B) defaulted on a loan it had guaranteed through the International Monetary Fund.
C) withdrew from membership in NATO following France's lead.
D) withdrew its support for the financial policies of the G-7 countries.
E) abandoned the postwar gold standard and allowed the dollar to range freely.

Accepted Answer

The post-World War II arrangements reached by the Allies at Bretton Woods relied on the gold standard and fixed exchange rates, with the US dollar being fixed to gold. However, as the US accumulated significant trade deficits and inflation in the late 1960s, other countries began to doubt the ability of the US to maintain the fixed exchange rate. In 1971, President Nixon announced the suspension of dollar-to-gold convertibility and allowed the dollar to float freely on foreign exchange markets, effectively ending the Bretton Woods system.

Question 5

Although there is a sharp divide between the most successful global players and the poorer,disadvantaged states and cultures,the poorer states have been able to respond to a very profitable market in the West in one area of manufacture,that of:
A) illegal drugs.
B) steel.
C) software.
D) motion pictures.
E) pharmaceuticals.

Accepted Answer

It is widely known that illegal drug production and trade is a lucrative market, and many disadvantaged states and cultures have been able to supply this demand.

Question 6

The development of the Internet has given rise to a new meaning for the expression:
A) "one world."
B) "global culture."
C) "world culture."
D) "global village."
E) "small world."

Accepted Answer

The expression "global village" has become popular as a way to describe the way that the Internet has brought people from all over the world closer together and made it easier for them to communicate and share ideas. The idea of a "village" implies a sense of community and interconnectivity, which is a key aspect of the global culture that has emerged as a result of the Internet. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

Question 7

Although South Africa made a relatively easy transition from apartheid to majority rule,other African countries had a much bloodier path to follow.For example,in the former Belgian colony of _________,over 800,000 Tutsis were slaughtered by the Hutus in a brutal display of ethnic violence.
A) Rhodesia
B) Rwanda
C) Zaire
D) the Congo
E) Zambia

Accepted Answer

The mention of "former Belgian colony" and the description of the ethnic violence between the Tutsis and Hutus points to the genocide that occurred in Rwanda.

Question 8

During the 1980s,the countries of the Pacific Rim that had developed robust economies and that appeared to have great staying power earned the collective nickname of:
A) "The Elephants."
B) "The Bulls."
C) "The Bears."
D) "The Tigers."
E) "The Pythons."

Accepted Answer

The term "The Tigers" referred to the countries of the Pacific Rim, including South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore, which experienced rapid economic growth and industrialization during the 1980s and 1990s. They were known for their dynamic and competitive economies, similar to the ferocity and strength of tigers.

Question 9

The "neoliberal" economics of the 1970s stressed:
A) budget deficits and free markets with restraints on profit incentives and social welfare programs.
B) free markets and social welfare programs with restraints on budget deficits.
C) profit incentives and social welfare programs with restraints on budget deficits and free markets.
D) profit incentives and budget deficits with restraints on social welfare programs.
E) free markets and profit incentives with restraints on budget deficits and social welfare programs.

Accepted Answer

The "neoliberal" economics of the 1970s stressed free markets and profit incentives, while also advocating for restraints on budget deficits and social welfare programs. This approach emphasized the importance of individual choice and private enterprise, while simultaneously recognizing the need for some government intervention to maintain a stable economy.

Question 10

Globalization has generated discussions concerning:
A) the nature of citizenship.
B) transnational corporation accountability.
C) the environment.
D) the human cost involved in globalization.
E) all of these

Accepted Answer

Globalization has led to conversations about various issues such as the nature of citizenship as people move across national borders for work or education, transnational corporation accountability in terms of their impact on local communities and the environment, and the human cost involved in globalization, including exploitation of workers and the displacement of communities. Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

Question 11

To what does the term postcolonial refer?
A) diplomatic efforts by the superpowers to play the interests of newly independent states off those of their former colonizers
B) the vehement nationalism of independence movements in Europe's Asian colonies
C) the many legacies of colonial rule,which have extended well beyond independence
D) the emergence of political and cultural philosophies rejecting the legacies of colonialism
E) the decade following independence when a new nation establishes itself economically

Accepted Answer

The term postcolonial refers to the many legacies of colonial rule, which have extended well beyond independence. It encompasses the social, cultural, economic, and political effects of colonization and imperialism on both the colonizers and the colonized. It also refers to the cultural and intellectual movements that emerged in response to these legacies.

Question 12

Demographic studies indicate that the world's population is:
A) growing rapidly in North America and Europe while shrinking elsewhere.
B) growing rapidly on all continents with isolated pockets of shrinkage.
C) shrinking in North America and Europe while rapidly expanding elsewhere.
D) generally shrinking with isolated pockets of growth.
E) steadily increasing at a fairly constant rate across all continents.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

How were South African politics decisively transformed in and after 1990?
A) by the brutal spillover of civil wars in neighboring Angola and Zaire
B) by the dramatic example of Rhodesia's transition to minority rule as Zimbabwe
C) by the return to the politics of apartheid that had been eliminated in the 1960s
D) by the cumulative economic effects of sanctions imposed on South Africa by the United States and the Commonwealth during the 1980s
E) by the release of political prisoner Nelson Mandela and the legalization of the African National Congress

Accepted Answer

The release of Nelson Mandela and the legalization of the African National Congress marked a significant turning point in South African politics, allowing for the beginning of negotiations to dismantle apartheid and transition to a more democratic government. The other options provided do not accurately reflect the actual events that transpired in South Africa during this time period.

Question 14

"Globalization" and "internationalization" are not synonymous,as globalization can occur:
A) only between countries with a common language and culture.
B) quite independently of national control.
C) between two or more groups of people,but only in the cultural realm.
D) only under the control of established nation-states.
E) only within a single geographical area.

Accepted Answer

Globalization refers to the process of increasing interconnectedness and interdependence among people, businesses, and countries around the world. It can occur independently of national control, as it often involves the activities of multinational corporations and international organizations that transcend national boundaries. Internationalization, on the other hand, refers to the process of expanding into foreign markets or participating in international activities, which can occur between countries with different languages and cultures as well as under the control of nation-states.

Question 15

By the late twentieth century,electronic devices had revolutionized the lives of individuals,but none to the degree of:
A) personal computers.
B) mobile phones.
C) handheld organizers.
D) portable CD players.
E) iPods.

Accepted Answer

The personal computer had the greatest impact on revolutionizing the lives of individuals in the late twentieth century, as it enabled people to easily access and process information, communicate with others, and perform tasks that were previously impossible or very difficult without a computer. Mobile phones, handheld organizers, portable CD players, and iPods also had significant impacts on daily life, but not to the same extent as personal computers.

Question 16

At its most basic,globalization means:
A) unity and peace.
B) equality of nations and prosperity.
C) sameness.
D) integration.
E) common means of communication.

Accepted Answer

The most basic definition of globalization refers to the integration and interconnectedness of different countries and regions across the world in terms of trade, finance, technology, and cultural exchange. Therefore, the correct choice is D, which refers to integration.

Question 17

The central aspect of globalization is:
A) the uncertainty of life in the twenty-first century.
B) rapid advances made in medical science toward the end of the twentieth century.
C) the relative free flow of people,money,and ideas around the world.
D) paintings by Salvador Dali and the surrealist school.
E) monetary policy set by the World Bank to allow currency values to float relative to each other.

Accepted Answer

The central aspect of globalization is the relative free flow of people, money, and ideas around the world. This has been made possible through advancements in technology, transportation, and communication, allowing for greater interconnectedness and interdependence between different regions and countries. The other options, such as medical science, art, and monetary policy, may be relevant to globalization, but they are not its central aspect.

Question 18

By the turn of the twenty-first century,the largest heavy industrial producer in the world was:
A) China.
B) Germany.
C) Japan.
D) Russia.
E) the United States.

Accepted Answer

By the turn of the twenty-first century, China had surpassed the United States and other leading industrial nations to become the largest heavy industrial producer in the world.

Question 19

One of the major influences in the postcolonial world prior to 1990 was:
A) the availability of capital to develop a country's native industries.
B) a declining birthrate among the developing countries.
C) denial of European markets to their emerging industries.
D) full support by the old colonial powers in their colony's development.
E) the Cold War with its attendant superpower patronage.

Accepted Answer

The Cold War had a significant impact on the postcolonial world, with the two superpowers vying for influence and control in newly independent countries. This often led to superpower patronage and support for governments and insurgent groups in various regions, shaping the political and economic landscape of the postcolonial world.

Question 20

Although many countries suffered from declining populations in the late twentieth century,the country that took a very sudden and potentially dangerous move in this direction was:
A) Finland.
B) Russia.
C) Great Britain.
D) Germany.
E) the United States.

Accepted Answer

Russia's population decline in the late twentieth century was sudden and drastic, with a decrease of over 5 million people in just a decade. This can be attributed to a combination of factors such as low birth rates, high mortality rates, and significant emigration. The decline in population has raised concerns about the country's economy and national security.

Quiz 29: A World Without Walls: Globalization and the West

A central aspect of globalization since 1945 has been the:

By the late twentieth century,health officials' worries that a disease would spread to epidemic proportions much more quickly due to accelerated rates of travel were confirmed by:

The internal civil strife of Zaire in the 1990s tempted its neighbors to intervene to get material resources and to settle ethnic differences in their own borders in what has been dubbed:

The post-World War II arrangements reached by the Allies at Bretton Woods steadily eroded in the late 1960s and effectively ended in 1971,when the United States:

Although there is a sharp divide between the most successful global players and the poorer,disadvantaged states and cultures,the poorer states have been able to respond to a very profitable market in the West in one area of manufacture,that of:

The development of the Internet has given rise to a new meaning for the expression:

Although South Africa made a relatively easy transition from apartheid to majority rule,other African countries had a much bloodier path to follow.For example,in the former Belgian colony of _________,over 800,000 Tutsis were slaughtered by the Hutus in a brutal display of ethnic violence.

During the 1980s,the countries of the Pacific Rim that had developed robust economies and that appeared to have great staying power earned the collective nickname of:

The "neoliberal" economics of the 1970s stressed:

Globalization has generated discussions concerning:

To what does the term postcolonial refer?

Demographic studies indicate that the world's population is:

How were South African politics decisively transformed in and after 1990?

"Globalization" and "internationalization" are not synonymous,as globalization can occur:

By the late twentieth century,electronic devices had revolutionized the lives of individuals,but none to the degree of:

At its most basic,globalization means:

The central aspect of globalization is:

By the turn of the twenty-first century,the largest heavy industrial producer in the world was:

One of the major influences in the postcolonial world prior to 1990 was:

Although many countries suffered from declining populations in the late twentieth century,the country that took a very sudden and potentially dangerous move in this direction was: