2.6 Flashcards
1
Q
Why may English be commonly spoken in a country?
A
- colonial history
- common language to communicate with TNCs and foreigners, encourages them to enter a country
2
Q
How can economic development affect traditional foods?
A
- increase in disposable income means are able to afford new foods, eg. Red meat in China
- could lead to adopting these as could become a sign of status
- traditional foods may no longer be passed down
3
Q
How does globalisation affect traditional arts?
A
- internet spreads different media
- can lead to some traditional art forms losing popularity
4
Q
How is clothing affected by globalisation?
A
- internet culture spreads trends, which can be contrary to traditions
- can distort views on clothing
- globalised versions of clothing can lead to adoption of original in future, slowly eases in other cultures
5
Q
How can social relations be be altered by globalisation?
A
- tribal hierarchy system may be abolished
- may be seen as good by some
6
Q
How has the built and natural environment fo PNG changed?
A
- copper reserves are being exploited, is leading to deforestation
7
Q
What animals in PNG are at a risk of extinction?
A
- Tree monkey
- Tree Kangaroo
8
Q
What is the main livestock on PNG?
A
- Oceanic pig
- is a traditional source of meat
9
Q
What roles have missionaries played on PNG?
A
- spread Christianity
- Suppressed tribal warfare under colonial rule
10
Q
Who has controlled PNG in the past?
A
- Germany + Britain till 1905
- Australia till 1975
11
Q
How did class differences emerge under colonial rule?
A
- more educated parents could provide for children’s future as they had well paying jobs
12
Q
Why were people in Bougainville unhappy?
A
- Suspicious of Australian + Rio Tinto motives
- resentful of Papua New Guineans as they were brought in to work in the copper mines instead of locals
13
Q
When was copper found in Bougainville?
A
- 1964
- Rio Tinto (British TNC) teamed up with Australian authorities to exploit
14
Q
What happened in November 1988?
A
- Guérilla operation called BRA initiated - Bougainville Revolutionary Army
- attacked police
- engaged in looting and rioting
15
Q
How many cultural groups are there in PNG?
A
7000
16
Q
What is cultural diffusion
A
- cultural change over many years
- sometimes achieved through coercion or military means
- eg. Forced conversions by British Empire forces
17
Q
How integral is copper to PNG economy?
A
- forms 22% of GDP
