Good, Bad, and Interconnected Globalization

A key aspect of "political globalization" is: a. The weakened ability of states to control both what crosses their borders and what happens inside them b. The strengthening of state sovereignty in an interconnected world c. The heightened ability of states, both authoritarian and democratic, to control information flowing into their societies d. The near universal acceptance of democracy as the most advantageous form of government

a

What is an advantage of cultural globalization? a. More opportunities to learn about other cultures b. Decreases in foreign trade and investment c. Stronger control of information flows d. A greater choice of consumer products

a

Cultural Imperialism (select all that apply) a. Has led some countries, such as France, to adopt policies to regulate foreign influences b. Is where dominant groups (primarily in wealthier countries) press their culture on others c. Is one reason cited for the animosity of some Arabs toward the United States d. Is why McDonald's keeps the same menu, regardless of the country it is operating in

a, b, c

Samuel Huntington's (1998) "Clash of Civilizations": a. Is direct evidence of the decline in minority languages in favor of English b. Sees globalization as leading to "clashes" between the many different world "civilizations"- including Islam and the West c. Is the same as Benjamin Barber's "McDonaldization" d. Is best seen in the decline of authoritarian governments because of political globalization

b

The interconnection between Covid-19 and globalization can be seen in (select all that apply): a. The very small number of cases in Thailand given that that country is the center of global supply chains producing vaccines b. The spread of the virus from China into a global pandemic c. The disruption of global food supplies d. The election of pro-democracy advocates around the world because of the ineptitude of authoritarian responses e. The temporary reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

b, c, e

While all aspects of globalization are interconnected, examples of "economic globalization" include (select all that apply): a. The expansion of authoritarian states that use socialist practices b. The wide variety of choices consumers have when they go to the store c. The exposure to other cultures in a "clash of civilizations" d. The significant increase in the use of war for economic gain e. The creation of jobs by Multinational Corporations (MNCs) in poorer countries with cheaper labor

b, e

An example of "Glocalization" might be: a. The rejection of local tastes in order to adopt international products b. The use of mustard gas by the Assad regime on local peoples in Syria c. Adapting a global brand to the needs of local consumers d. The increasing adoption of democracy as the desired form of government

c