Globalisation Factfile Overview

Question 1

In what historical context has the world always been connected

Answer 1

Trade - movement of goods
Colonialism
Cooperation - political links

Question 2

What are the four main forms of globalisation and the fifth more resent one

Answer 2

Economic
Cultural 
Political
Environmental
Demographic - free movement of people

Question 3

What are 10 causes of globalisation

Answer 3

Urbanisation - TNCs
International migration Trade blocs
Telecommunications International organisations
Internet Transport
Global media Consumers

Question 4

What effects of international globalisation are said to increase

Answer 4

Extent and size of activities
Speed of interaction
Frequency of flows e.g internet
Scale of effect

Question 5

What two models are used to show economic development and growth, from an initial injection which would invoke the multiplayer effect

Answer 5

Rostow’s model

Friedmann’s model

Question 6

What is the definition of globalisation

Answer 6

The increasing interconnectedness of people and places across the world