Basics
What is globalization?
When countries are connected through trade, travel, and communication.
Which fast-food restaurant can you find almost everywhere?
McDonald’s.
What do countries do when they sell and buy goods from each other?
Trade
What is it called when people share music, food, or fashion between countries?
Cultural exchange
Name one good thing about globalization.
More products and jobs
What makes globalization grow faster?
Technology and the internet.
Which company makes iPhones?
Apple
Where are most clothes in big stores made?
In foreign countries
Give one example of something from another culture we use or enjoy.
Food, music, movies and entertainment
Name one bad thing about globalization.
Pollution or job loss
What connects people around the world instantly?
The internet.
Which brand sells soda all over the world?
Coca-Cola.
What helps products travel across oceans?
Ships and planes
What can happen when global culture spreads too much?
Local traditions can disappear
How can globalization hurt the planet?
More factories and transport cause pollution
What do countries share through globalization?
Goods, ideas, and cultures.
Which sports brand is known for the “swoosh” logo?
Nike
When a company moves jobs to another country, what is it called?
Outsourcing
What’s it called when two cultures mix together?
Cultural blending
How can we make globalization better?
By being fair, protecting nature, and respecting all cultures
Why is English often used as an international language?
Because it’s commonly spoken in business, travel, and online communication worldwide
Which company became famous for its global online shopping platform?
Amazon
What is it called when countries remove taxes and limits on imports and exports?
Free trade
What’s one positive effect of cultural globalization?
People learn about and appreciate other cultures and ideas
What is one challenge countries face when trying to make globalization fair for everyone?
Some countries have more power and resources, so smaller or poorer countries can be left behind