Question 1

John lives and works in Mississippi.He is part of a commodity chain because
A)he makes a product that is produced only in his town.
B)he works at a company making brass plates sold around the world
C)he is part of global production and labor process connecting him with other regions of the world
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

Being part of a commodity chain means that John is involved in the global production and labor process that connects him with other regions of the world. This suggests that his work is not limited to his town only, and it involves production processes and supply chains that span different parts of the world. Option A is incorrect because it implies that John's work is restricted to his town, which is not necessarily the case. Option B may be possible, but it does not necessarily indicate a global commodity chain. Option C is the best answer because it highlights the global interconnectedness of John's work.

Question 2

Global migrants are characterized by which of the following?
A)Victims of war
B)Legal and illegal workers searching for work
C)Low wage workers
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Global migrants can be victims of war, legal and illegal workers searching for work, low-wage workers, and more. Therefore, all of the above options are correct in characterizing global migrants.

Question 3

Thecountries are typically poor and largely agricultural.
A)core countries
B)peripheral countries
C)semi-peripheral countries
D)hybrid countries

Accepted Answer

Peripheral countries, as defined by world systems theory, are typically poor and rely heavily on agriculture. Core countries are characterized by advanced economies and technology, while semi-peripheral countries have some elements of both core and peripheral characteristics. Hybrid countries are not a recognized category within world systems theory.

Question 4

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the informal education system in many poor nations?
A)It does not prepare students for agricultural work.
B)It does not prepare students for the modern world.
C)It reinforces gender inequality.
D)It ignores the role of government in education.

Accepted Answer

The informal education system in many poor nations often does not provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the modern world. This can perpetuate poverty and inequality, as individuals are not able to compete in the global marketplace.

Question 5

According to modernization theory,some countries are poor because:
A)they have traditional values and institutions.
B)they are agrarian countries.
C)their government reinforces inequality.
D)their population is too large.

Accepted Answer

According to modernization theory, underdeveloped countries are poor because they have traditional values and institutions that hinder economic development and modernization efforts. These traditional values and institutions, such as rigid social hierarchies and gender roles, impede progress and innovation.

Question 6

Walter is part of the richest 20 percent of the world's population.This group controlsof world income.
A)82.8 percent
B)9.9 percent
C)4.2 percent
D)1.0 percent

Accepted Answer

The richest 20 percent of the world's population controls 82.8 percent of world income, based on the given options.

Question 7

A student examining dependency theory is interested in documenting which of the following?
A)neocolonialism
B)modernization
C)how values shape development
D)class struggles within developing nations

Accepted Answer

Dependency theory focuses on how developing countries are dependent on developed countries, often through neocolonialism, where economic and political pressures are used to control or influence these nations.

Question 8

According to world systems theory,poverty is the result of:
A)adherence to traditional values and customs.
B)dependence on wealthy nations.
C)core nations extracting labor and resources from peripheral nations.
D)racial inequality.

Accepted Answer

World systems theory posits that poverty is a result of the exploitation of peripheral nations by core nations. This occurs through the extraction of labor and resources from peripheral nations, leading to economic underdevelopment and poverty. Adherence to traditional values and customs, dependence on wealthy nations, and racial inequality may exacerbate poverty, but they are not the root cause according to this theory.

Question 9

Colonization ended soon after.
A)World War I
B)World War II
C)the Industrial Revolution
D)the Enlightenment

Accepted Answer

Colonization reached its peak in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but World War II had a significant impact on the colonial powers and led to the end of colonial empires. The dismantling of colonial systems began in the late 1940s and continued through the 1950s and 1960s as many former colonies gained independence.

Question 10

Countries that are partly industrialized but extract profits from poor countries to pass on to core countries are called.
A)Third world countries
B)Semi-peripheral countries
C)Exploitative countries
D)Core zones

Accepted Answer

Semi-peripheral countries are partially industrialized and transfer profits to core countries from poorer countries, usually through trade relationships or resource extraction. Third world countries are a broader term encompassing all countries that are not considered first or second world. Exploitative countries and core zones are not commonly used terms in sociology or global economics.

Question 11

Which of the following reflects the effects of population growth on development?
A)Population growth leads to economic stagnation.
B)Population growth leads to development.
C)Population growth can lead to development or can lead to stagnation,depending on the country.
D)Population growth is unrelated to economic development.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following reflects the effects...

Question 12

According to modernization theory,
A)social change involves increasing complexity,differentiation,and efficiency.
B)social change leads to an international division of labor.
C)social change results from neocolonialism.
D)social change is the result of some nations having more power than other nations.

Accepted Answer

Modernization theory posits that social change involves increasing complexity, differentiation, and efficiency. It suggests that societies evolve from traditional to modern through a linear process of development, where institutions and societal structures become more complex and efficient over time. This perspective focuses on economic development, technological progress, and individualism as key drivers of social change, and views traditional societies as hindrances to progress.

Question 13

The United States is responsible for approximatelyof the global energy use.
A)one-fourth
B)one-third
C)one-half
D)two-thirds

Accepted Answer

The answer of The United States is responsible for approximatelyof...

Question 14

Compared to Sweden the U.S.Gini coefficient reveals.
A)the U.S.has a high degree of inequality
B)the Swedes have a high degree of inequality
C)the U.S.has a high degree of equality
D)the Swedes are a highly stratified society

Accepted Answer

The Gini coefficient is a measure of inequality where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents perfect inequality. Sweden has a Gini coefficient of 0.25, indicating a fairly equal distribution of wealth, while the United States has a Gini coefficient of 0.39, indicating a higher level of inequality. Therefore, choice A is the best answer.

Question 15

The majority of the wealthy countries,as measured by the GNI in 2007 were in:
A)North America.
B)Asia.
C)western Europe.
D)the Middle East.

Accepted Answer

According to the World Bank's data on Gross National Income (GNI) per capita for 2007, the majority of wealthy countries were in Western Europe. The top 10 countries with the highest GNI per capita (in US dollars) were Luxembourg, Norway, Switzerland, Denmark, Iceland, Ireland, Sweden, Netherlands, Austria, and Finland, all of which are located in Western Europe. North America and Asia had some wealthy countries as well, but Western Europe had the highest concentration of them. The Middle East did not have a significant number of wealthy countries in 2007, according to the World Bank's data.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true regarding global stratification?
A)Global stratification is stratification of individuals on the basis of income only.
B)Global stratification exists in most countries.
C)Global stratification is a hierarchy of countries on the basis of wealth.
D)Global stratification is a recent phenomenon.

Accepted Answer

Global stratification refers to the hierarchy of countries on the basis of their economic and social standing, including factors such as per capita income, human development index, and access to resources. This hierarchy exists in most countries and has existed for centuries, making option D incorrect. Option A is incorrect because global stratification does not just consider income, but also other indicators of development such as education and healthcare.

Question 17

The majority of the poorest nations,as measured by the GNI in 2007 were in:
A)Asia.
B)Europe.
C)Africa.
D)North America.

Accepted Answer

According to data from 2007, the majority of the poorest nations based on Gross National Income (GNI) were located in Africa.

Question 18

Terrorism is difficult to predict because:
A)it is done by third world populations.
B)terrorist operate outside the bounds of normative behavior.
C)terrorist are not likely to be caught.
D)it is a global offense.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Terrorism is difficult to predict because:
A)it is...

Question 19

As measured by the GNI,the United States is:
A)very poor.
B)poor.
C)wealthy.
D)very wealthy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As measured by the GNI,the United States...

Question 20

Violence against women occurs:
A)in every country in the world.
B)only in underdeveloped countries.
C)only in countries with authoritarian regimes.
D)only in countries with fundamentalist societies.

Accepted Answer

Violence against women occurs in every country in the world. It is a pervasive and complex human rights and public health issue that affects women of all backgrounds, ages, and social statuses. It is not limited to underdeveloped or authoritarian countries, nor is it limited to countries with fundamentalist societies.

Quiz 9: Global Stratification

John lives and works in Mississippi.He is part of a commodity chain because

Global migrants are characterized by which of the following?

Thecountries are typically poor and largely agricultural.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the informal education system in many poor nations?

According to modernization theory,some countries are poor because:

Walter is part of the richest 20 percent of the world's population.This group controlsof world income.

A student examining dependency theory is interested in documenting which of the following?

According to world systems theory,poverty is the result of:

Colonization ended soon after.

Countries that are partly industrialized but extract profits from poor countries to pass on to core countries are called.

Which of the following reflects the effects of population growth on development?

According to modernization theory,

The United States is responsible for approximatelyof the global energy use.

Compared to Sweden the U.S.Gini coefficient reveals.

The majority of the wealthy countries,as measured by the GNI in 2007 were in:

Which of the following statements is true regarding global stratification?

The majority of the poorest nations,as measured by the GNI in 2007 were in:

Terrorism is difficult to predict because:

As measured by the GNI,the United States is:

Violence against women occurs: