Global North and South

Question 1

After the WWII, Cold War divided the world into 3. Which are?

Answer 1

• first world
• second world
• third world

Question 2

First world includes:

Answer 2

NATO and the Western Alliance

Question 3

Second world includes?

Answer 3

communist countries

Question 4

third world includes?

Answer 4

those caught in between the superpowers

Question 5

Alfred Sauvy’s 1952 article “Trois Mondes, Une Planète.” talks about?

Answer 5

Third World

Question 6

Alfred Sauvy’s 1952 article is titled _____.

Answer 6

Trois Mondes, Une Planète.

Question 7

Who wrote the 1952 article “Trois Mondes, Une Planète.”?

Answer 7

Alfred Sauvy

Question 8

1. Includes countries in North America, Europe, and parts of
   Asia.
2. Wealthier, industrialized economies.
3. Strong political influence on global institutions (e.g., UN,
   World Bank).
4. High standard of living, better infrastructure, advanced
   technology.

Answer 8

Global North

Question 9

1. Comprises countries in Africa, Latin America, and parts of Asia.
2. Less developed economies, often reliant on agriculture or resource extraction.
3. Lower incomes, widespread poverty, and higher inequality.
4. Limited political influence and representation in global institutions.

Answer 9

Global south

Question 10

Rich, industrialized, wealthy nations, democratic capitalist countries

Answer 10

northern hemisphere

Question 11

includes developing nations, non-democratic countries

Answer 11

southern hemisphere

Question 12

1. Colonialism and imperialism shaped the divide.
2. Former colonies (mostly in the South) are still experiencing the effects of exploitation.
3. Post-colonial challenges such as political instability and economic dependence.

Answer 12

Roots of the North-South divide

Question 13

• The North dominates global trade, finance, and technology.
• The South is often dependent on exports of raw materials.
• Globalization has widened the economic gap between the two regions

Answer 13

How the North and South differ economically

Question 14

Proponent of World Systems Theory

Answer 14

Immanuel Wallerstein

Question 15

The North often controls major global institutions (e.g., World Trade Organization, IMF)

Answer 15

Political influence of the North and South

Question 16

The Global North has better healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

Answer 16

Disparities in living conditions

Question 17

Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) are examples of Southern countries with growing influence.

Answer 17

Emerging economies challenging the North-South divide

Question 18

Does globalization bridge or widen the gap?

Answer 18

Globalization has brought opportunities but also increased inequality.

Question 19

Practice of conducting business according to both and global considerations

Answer 19

Glocalization

Question 20

Who coined “Starbucks and ‘Shanty’”?

Answer 20

Mike Davis

Question 21

What is the book published by Mike Davis?

Answer 21

Planet of Slums (2006)

Question 22

Planet of Slums (2006) is a book by who?

Answer 22

Mike Davis

Question 23

1. International aid, debt relief, and fair trade initiatives.
2. Sustainable development goals (SDGs) aiming to reduce poverty and inequality.
3. Calls for reform in global governance structures to give the South a stronger voice.

Answer 23

Efforts to bridge the divide