Globalization 1
Globalization 2
Trade
Pros and Cons
Human Rights Violations (Genocide)
100
Global interconnections in economics and social issues are known as
Globalization
100
What is one effect of the increased trade and exports from countries?
Manufacturing expanded to employ more people around the world.
The availability of goods decreased around the world.
The supply of natural resources around the world increased.
People in Asia became more isolated from the rest of the world.
Manufacturing expanded to employ more people around the world.
100
What is one way that nations have become more interconnected?
Trade
100
All of the following exhibit examples of global interconnectedness EXCEPT:
Stock markets in the United States affecting prices in Japan
Nations coming together to donate money to earthquake ravaged areas
More food being harvested in Canada after a mild summer
The United States receiving help from other countries in the War on Terror
More food being harvested in Canada after a mild summer
100
What is the international organization that came up with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
The United Nations
200
Which statement best describes the author’s point of view?
Nuclear proliferation occurs in all societies.
Actions of one nation often affect other nations.
Nuclear technology should be limited to the global superpowers.
Most governments are critical of India's nuclear tests.
Actions of one nation often affect other nations.
200
This political cartoon was most likely created during which historical period?
Post-World War II Era
Age of Imperialism
Between World War I and World War II
During World War II
Post- World War 2 Era
200
What is a major reason for the increase in exports?
the fall of communist governments in Eastern Europe
the formation of oil cartels, such as the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
an increase in global interdependence resulting from modern technology and expanded trade agreements
a general decline in the standard of living for people in developing countries
an increase in global interdependence resulting from modern technology and expanded trade agreements
200
In which way have many countries joined together to combat climate change?
signing international environmental agreements
supporting the exportation of surplus corn and soy
genetically modifying crops to increase production
increasing the amount of land under cultivation
signing international environmental agreements
200
What is required for an event to be labeled a Geocide?
Targeting of a specific group of people
300
What was the aim of the Green Revolution?
End World Hunger
300
In many Asian and Latin American nations, a major effect of the developments of the green revolution include?
Give 2 Examples
an improvement in the standard of living
increase in food production
300
why is it surprising that Mexico is being replaced by China as the number two exporter to the United States?
Mexico is geographically close to the United States.
China’s relationship with the United States has been damaged.
Mexico has the world’s strongest economy.
China’s industry lacks low-cost manufacturing ability.
Mexico is geographically close to the United States.
300
What is one challenge that came along with the growing population of the world?
Lack of food (a need for more efficient production of food)
300
What Genocide did Pol Pot lead?
Cambodian Genocide
400
What is one cause of Globalization?
Technology
WW2
400
What is a valid conclusion based on the information shown in this chart?
The primary cause of soil degradation throughout the world is bio-industrial.
Deforestation causes soil degradation to more hectares of land in South America than in Asia.
The largest number of hectares affected by soil degradation due to overgrazing is located in Africa.
The fewest number of hectares affected by soil degradation due to arable farming is located in North America.
The largest number of hectares affected by soil degradation due to overgrazing is located in Africa.
400
How does the increase of trade impact the production of goods?
Products are no longer made from goods from one country but from nations around the world
400
What are two pros to globalization?
Countries work together to solve problems,
Reduce climate change,
Help struggling people and countries,
Fight against disease
400
What group was targeted during the Holodomor Genocide?
Ukrainians
500
Which earlier historical development best reflects Putin’s strategy for rebuilding Russia’s prestige in the world?
granting of independence to former Soviet republics
removal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan
lifting of the Berlin Blockade
Installation of communist regimes throughout Europe
Installation of communist regimes throughout Europe
500
an international agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) that set legally binding targets for industrialized nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
the Kyoto protocol
500
the difference between a country's total exports and total imports
Balance of Trade
500
What does increased globalization mean for jobs in any given country?
Increased competition for jobs
Smaller businesses are replaced by bigger ones
International jobs
500
How many people were killed during the Rwandan Genocide
Between 800,000 and 1 Millions people in 100 days