Life & Society Flashcards
The introduction to globalization
What is the definition of globalization?
Refers to the situation in which places around the world do not face ______ and ______ constraints, becoming more closely connected in ______, ______ and ______ aspects. They have more frequent and important ______, thus forming a ______.
Refers to the situation in which places around the world do not face time and space constraints, becoming more closely connected in economic, cultural and political aspects. They have more frequent and important interconnectedness, thus forming a global community/world village.
The introduction to globalization
What are the features of globalization?
i. Cultural conflicts
ii. Time and space compression
iii. Interconnectedness
A. i and ii
B. i only
C. ii only
D. i, ii and iii
D
The introduction to globalization
What are the characteristics of time and space compression?
i. Communication technologies
ii. Eletronic technologies
iii. Transportation technologies
A. i and ii
B. ii and iiii
C. i, and iii
D. i, ii, and iii
C
Communication technologies: internet/social media
Transportation technologies: easy/fast travel overseas
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What are the characteristics of interconnectedness?
i. Receive
ii. React
iii. Increased exchange and cooperation between places
A. i and ii
B. ii and iii
C. i and iii
D. i, ii, and iii
D
Recieve: videos/posts for audience worldwide
React: comments from netizens world wide
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What is the characteristic of cultural conflicts?
A. A type of conflict that occurs when different cultural values and beliefs clash
B. A type of conflict that increased exchange and cooperation between places
C. A type of conflict that occurs when there are exchange and cooperation between places
D. A type of conflict that increased different cultural values and beliefs clash.
A
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What are the aspects of globalization?
i. Economic
ii. Political
iii. Cultural
A. i and ii
B. ii and iii
C. i and iii
D. i, ii, and iii
D
The introduction to globalization
What is the definition of economic globalization?
Refers to the increase in cross border economic activities and economic interactions
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Name at least two examples of economic globalization.
The flow of capital, labour, raw materials and commodities, Apple, Samsung, H&M, Ikea, BMW, etc.
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Name at least two examples of political globalization.
Global warming, financial crisis, terrorism, disease outbreak, etc.
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Name at least two examples of cultural globalization.
Music, new products, languages, etc.
