Modern Trade & Globalization
What does "Globalisation" mean?
The process of countries becoming more connected through trade, ideas, and technology
What is cultural diffusion?
The spreading culture, beliefs, and ideas from one place to another
What is one environmental cost of global trade?
Pollution from transport
What was the major trade route connecting china to Europe called?
The Silk Road
What invention made long-distance communication possible is the 19th century?
The telegraph
Which canal connect Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea?
The Suez Canal
Which food is originally from South America spread globally due to trade?
Potatoes or Tomatoes
How does shipping goods affect the oceans?
It increases oil spills and marine pollution
Which desert did traders cross on the Trans-Saharan trade route?
The Sahara Desert
What modern technology connects the world instantly today?
The Internet
What is one major global trading organization that sets trade rules between countries?
The World Trade Organization
What is migration?
When other people move from one place to another to live or work
What is deforestation often linked to in global trade?
The demand for products like palm oil or timber
What valuable spice was traded from India sand Southeast Asia to Europe?
Pepper
What is the term for buying and selling goods online?
E-commerce
What term describes when companies move production to countries with cheaper labor?
Outsourcing
What language became global due to British colonization and trade?
English.
What is carbon footprint?
The amount of greenhouse gases a person or activity produces
Which empire controlled much of the Silk Road during its peak?
The Mongol Empire
How do satellites help with global interconnection?
They enable GPS, communication, and data sharing worldwide.
Name one negative effect of globalization.
Job loss in some countries, cultural loss, or environmental damage
More understanding between people, new ideas, or cultural diversity
Name one way countries can reduce environmental impacts from trade.
Using renewable energy, local production, or sustainable transport.
What good was most commonly traded from West Africa to the Mediterranean?
Gold
What is one example of social media helping global interconnections?
Sharing news, cultures, or movements like climate change awareness