🌍 Global Events
What is the name of the global sporting event held every four years that involves over 200 nations?
Olympics
What is a tradition?
A custom passed down through generations
The process of the world becoming more connected.
➤ What is globalization?
Yes, if both are respected and balanced.
➤ Can global and local cultures exist without harming each other?
Yes, if both are respected and balanced.
➤ Can global and local cultures exist without harming each other?
Name one international music competition that brings together singers from different countries.
Eurovision
True or False: Global entertainment always helps preserve local culture.
(False)
Making different cultures become more alike.
➤ What is cultural homogenization?
Because global media mostly uses dominant languages like English.
➤ Why might local languages be used less when global entertainment is widespread?
Because global media mostly uses dominant languages like English.
➤ Why might local languages be used less when global entertainment is widespread?
Which city hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
(Doha, Qatar)
Name one example of how a global platform helped a local artist become famous.
(Example answer: BTS with YouTube)
A person’s sense of belonging to a cultural group.
➤ What is cultural identity?
It depends—regulation can protect culture but may limit access.
➤ Should governments regulate global entertainment?
Why might some communities resist the influence of global entertainment?
Because they may want to protect local identity and prevent cultural loss.
How can global events bring financial benefits to local communities?
(Tourism, jobs, media exposure)
What is cultural appropriation?
Using another culture’s elements without understanding or respect)
Viewpoint or opinion.
➤ What is a synonym for perspective?
Through social media, music, games, or movies.
➤ How do young people experience global culture every day?
.➤ How do young people experience global culture every day?
Through social media, music, games, or movies
What’s one downside of hosting a global event in a small country?
(Cultural loss, financial strain, displacement)
By blending traditional elements with modern styles to stay relevant and appealing.
What is one way local cultures adapt to the influence of global entertainment?
A blend of global and local styles or traditions.
➤ What is cultural hybridization?
By supporting local events, streaming diverse content, and learning about other cultures.
➤ How can we support both local and global entertainment?
By supporting local events, streaming diverse content, and learning about other cultures.
➤ How can we support both local and global entertainment?