GLOBALISATION 1.1 Flashcards
1
Q
Kolkata is the biggest city in India. True or false?
A
False. It is the the 3rd biggest city.
2
Q
In Kolkata there are how many long distance train stations?
A
Four.
3
Q
Does Kolkata have an airport?
A
Yes. The 5th biggest in India.
4
Q
Kolkata has the main _____ ____ in India?
A
River port
5
Q
What replaced the GATT in 1995?
A
The WTO
6
Q
What does GATT stand for?
A
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
7
Q
What does WTO stand for?
A
World Trade Organisation
8
Q
When did containerised shipping arrived?
A
1950’s
9
Q
How long was the Trans-Siberian railway?
A
9,000km
10
Q
What country owns Costco?
A
China
11
Q
When was EasyJet founded?
A
1995
12
Q
Before WW2, protectionism led to…
A
Global economic failure
