Vocab
An increase in scope and magnitude of human contact with its subsequent escalation of interaction and interdependence, seems to be the defining, and sometimes controversial, concept of the 21st century.
Globalization
This statement is an example of:
Despite the United Nation’s help and accomplishment, there are still many serious issues throughout the world.
a) Cross- Cultural Awareness
b) Knowledge of Global Dynamics or World System
c) Awareness of Human Choice
d) State of Planet Awareness
d) State of Planet Awareness
It's important to have an international focus when teaching certain courses. Which of the following does not need this focus?
a) art
b) music
c) math
d) anthropology
c) math
a) The Criterion
b) Lewis and Clark's Expedition
c) Global News Networks
d) The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
c) Global News Networks
A person’s awareness and their view of the world that is not universally shared, and that others may have profoundly different views from them.
Perspective Consciousness
This statement is about:
Up until recently, humans were unaware of their actions and the impacts they had on global issues.
a) Cross- Cultural Awareness
b) Knowledge of Global Dynamics or World System
c) Awareness of Human Choice
d) State of Planet Awareness
c) Awareness of Human Choice
T/F
Teaching history or social studies should be taught from both perspectives. For example, teaching the British view on the American Revolutionary War.
True
a) The Silk Road
b) Napoleon’s Japanese Samurai Army
c) Space Tourism
d) The Transcontinental Railroad
a) The Silk Road
Perception of significant differences among cultural groups that leads to greater understanding and ability to interact effectively with members of different groups.
Cross- Cultural Awareness
Who created the five elements:
a) Robert Hanvey
b) Benjamin Bloom
c) Jean Piaget
d) Kenneth Cushner
a) Robert Hanvey
T/F
Students should not be taught the metric system in math classes.
False
a) Quantum Banking Revolution
b) The Olympics
c) Expanding to Mars
d) The Stanley Cup
b) The Olympics
______ programs are used to develop internationally minded people who, recognize their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, helping to create a better and more peaceful world.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
A spider's web is an example of _______. Although the web is composed of multiple strands, when one is touched in even the slightest manner, it vibrates and affects the entire web.
a) Cross- Cultural Awareness
b) Knowledge of Global Dynamics or World System
c) Awareness of Human Choice
d) State of Planet Awareness
b) Knowledge of Global Dynamics or World System
Immigrants and international students can help promote ______ interactions in the classroom.
a) interpersonal
b) diverse
c) cohesive
d) intercultural
d) intercultural
a) Military cooperation between countries
b) The Moon Landing
c) the Bay of Pigs
d) The Chernobyl Nuclear Crisis
a) Military cooperation between countries
A worldview that takes into account the fact that individuals and societies are a part of a larger, worldwide system.
Global Perspective
A person’s awareness and their view of the world that is not universally shared, and that others may have profoundly different views from them.
a) Perspective Consciousness
b) Knowledge of Global Dynamics or World System
c) Awareness of Human Choice
d) State of Planet Awareness
a) Perspective Consciousness
T/F
Students should be encouraged to ask questions about climate change, water shortages, growing threats of extinction, or global health pandemics.
True
a) North American Aerospace Defense Command
b) The Salem Witch Trials
c) World Wildlife Fund
d) Establishment of the World Trade Organization
d) Establishment of the World Trade Organization