International Business

What is the term for "masculinity" in Latin America? A. "Machismo" B. "Abrazo" C. "Bienvenido" D. "Por favor"

A. "Machismo"

It is important to know French in which African country? A. Chad B. Egypt C. Madagascar D. Nigeria

A. Chad

Which of the following is true about communication in Europe? A. It should include eye contact in most countries B. It is usually conducted solely in English C. It should always be indirect D. It should always be direct

A. It should include eye contact in most countries

How should you indicate you are finished eating at a meal in the Middle East? A. Leave a small amount of food on your plate B. Turn your plate upside down C. Put your drinking glass on your plate D. Lay your arms on the table in front of your plate

A. Leave a small amount of food on your plate

Aaron is flying to Europe for a summer vacation. Which of the following will he definitely need regardless of destination country or situation? A. Passport book B. Passport card C. Visa D. Driver's license

A. Passport book

Culture creates differences among continents and nations, as well as within nations. A. True B. False

A. True

Passports are an internationally recognized form of identification. A. True B. False

A. True

When referring to someone as "you," which term should be used? A. Usted B. Abrazo C. Tú D. Machismo

A. Usted

What percentage of the global economy do Europe and the U.S. account for? A. 35 percent B. 40 percent C. 45 percent D. 50 percent

B. 40 percent

"Shura" is a Middle Eastern term describing which of the following? A. A type of greeting reserved for women B. A decision made by the group C. A religious ceremony for families D. A strong feeling of trust and admiration

B. A decision made by the group

Which of the following is NOT a Latin American country as listed in the segment? A. Cuba B. Angola C. Mexico D. Uruguay

B. Angola

Culture is a set of __________ associated with a particular group of people. A. Laws and governmental practices B. Behaviors, values and attitudes C. Moral standards and guidelines D. Language and symbols

B. Behaviors, values and attitudes

When in doubt concerning business practices in Europe, it is better to assume __________ is the norm and adjust after learning more. A. Informality B. Formality

B. Formality

Which of the following is NOT a country in which punctuality is particularly important? A. Germany B. Italy C. Switzerland D. Norway

B. Italy

Communication in Asia relies heavily on which of the following? A. Emotions B. Nonverbal signals C. Translators D. All of the above

B. Nonverbal signals

Business practices in Latin America require less emphasis on __________ than in the U.S. A. Trust B. Punctuality C. Hierarchy D. Family

B. Punctuality

Considering communication in Egypt, Algeria and other Arabic countries, it is natural to __________ A. Stand very far from one another B. Stand very close to one another C. Speak softly D. Speak loudly

B. Stand very close to one another

Which of the following is true about handshakes in some African countries? A. They are uncommon and unnecessary B. They are held for longer than is customary in the U.S. C. They are followed by an embrace D. They are followed by grasping the shake with the opposite hand

B. They are held for longer than is customary in the U.S.

Which of the following should you register with before traveling abroad? A. International Tourist Association B. U.S. Department of State C. U.S. Bureau of International Affairs D. Center for Disease Control

B. U.S. Department of State

Europe consists of how many countries? A. 27 B. 37 C. 47 D. 57

C. 47

The Middle East encompasses parts of which continents? A. Africa and Europe B. Europe and Asia C. Asia and Africa D. North America and South America

C. Asia and Africa

Which of the following is NOT a component of communication? A. Language B. Eye and physical contact C. Body type D. Body language

C. Body type

Which of the following is NOT one of the most likely ways business practices differ from culture to culture? A. Work scheduling B. Degree of equality C. Degree of profitability D. Degree of structure

C. Degree of profitability

In Asia, business documents should usually be in __________. A. English only B. English and Chinese C. English and the national language D. English, Chinese and the national language

C. English and the national language

In some Asian countries, which of the following is seen as unprofessional? A. Business done during mealtimes B. Business done after 6 p.m. C. Failure to exchange business cards D. Failure to correspond at least weekly

C. Failure to exchange business cards

Religion in Latin America requires business people avoid working during which of the following? A. Lent B. Epiphany C. Holy Week D. Ramayana

C. Holy Week

Asia is the world's __________ continent. A. Largest B. Most populous C. Largest and most populous D. None of the above

C. Largest and most populous

Most countries in northern Africa are primarily ___________, while countries in southern Africa are largely __________. A. Hindu; Buddhist B. Buddhist; Hindu C. Muslim; Christian D. Christian; Muslim

C. Muslim; Christian

Which of the following is NOT one of the cultural groups recognized in the presentation? A. Latin America B. Europe C. The Caribbean D. The Middle East

C. The Caribbean

Which of the following is NOT a recommended source when researching a travel destination country? A. Customs and Border Patrol B. U.S. Department of State C. U.S. Bureau of International Affairs D. Center for Disease Control

C. U.S. Bureau of International Affairs

Communication in Asia includes avoidance of which of the following? A. Showing emotions B. Confrontation C. Eye contact D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a topic the presentation suggests researching before traveling abroad? A. Law and crime issues B. Disease and health-related issues C. Popular and interesting attractions D. Currency and economic issues

D. Currency and economic issues

What can cultural differences cause when not understood? A. Unity and order B. Increased profit and growth C. Good morale and work ethic D. Disputes and uncomfortable situations

D. Disputes and uncomfortable situations

Which of the following is a generally safe rule to follow regarding dinner etiquette in Europe? A. Wait to be served B. Be the first to act C. Ask lots of questions D. Follow the host

D. Follow the host

Which of the following is NOT one of the predominate languages of the Middle East? A. Arabic B. Turkish C. Farsi D. Latin

D. Latin

Which of the following refers to a set of beliefs and practices usually concerning the nature of existence? A. Etiquette B. Socialization style C. Superstition D. Religion

D. Religion

Communication in Latin America is predominantly done in which language? A. Portuguese B. English C. French D. Spanish

D. Spanish

What does etiquette refer to? A. The laws of a group of people B. The customary foods of a group of people C. The traditional holidays of a group of people D. The customary polite conduct of a group of people

D. The customary polite conduct of a group of people

African countries have high __________ compared to the U.S. A. Manufacturing rates B. Income rates C. Interest rates D. Unemployment rates

D. Unemployment rates

When and how should you confirm meetings in the Middle East? A. In writing at least two weeks in advance B. In writing a few days in advance C. Verbally at least two weeks in advance D. Verbally a few days in advance

D. Verbally a few days in advance

Island divides which two lands

dominican republic and haiti

7 wonders of the world

great wall of china, machu picchu, roman colosseum, taj mahal, petra, christ redeemer, chichen itza