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MIDTERMS Flashcards

1
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Concentration of economic flows

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Regionalization

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2
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Has become necessary to prevent the negative effects of globalization

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Regionalization

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3
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a group of countries situated in
the same geographical area

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Region

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4
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a political process
characterized by economic policy
cooperation and coordination among
countries.

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Regionalism

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5
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an organization,
the members (participants) of which are
national bodies (organizations) for
standardization of the states included in
the same geographical region of the world

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Regional Organization

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6
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Give examples of Regional Organizations

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AU
APEC
ASEAN
EU
OAS
NATO

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7
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It refers to the idea of global equalities by which the world is being categorized or divided into socio-economic and political classification

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Global divide

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8
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Emphasizes the idea of “the people”

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populism

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9
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refers to a supreme power or authority

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sovereignty

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10
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pertains to local balance (peace) ; cooperation between members of the region

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regional stability

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11
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refers to national consciousness exalting one nation above all others

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nationalism

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12
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is an intergovernmental forum
dedicated to promoting free trade and
investment, economic growth and
development, and cooperation in the
Asia-Pacific region.

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APEC

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13
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factors that influence regionalism

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Geographic proximity
Historical ties
Ethnic diversity
(all of d above to sa quiz)

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14
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(1) to accelerate economic growth,
social progress and cultural development in the region
(2) to promote regional peace and stability principles of the United Nations Charter

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ASEAN

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15
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ASEAN is primarily focused on?

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Economic integration

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16
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Economic disparities between developed and developing countries

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Global divide

17
Q

Ability to plan the future(wisdom)

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Vision

18
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Who is the central figure in christianity?

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Jesus Christ

19
Q

believes in reincarnation and karma?

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Hinduism

20
Q

World’s largest religion by population

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Islam

21
Q

_______ is concerned about sacred
or spiritual things while
_______ values more secular
and material things

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Religion & Globalization

22
Q

is a system of socially shared
symbols, beliefs, and rituals that is
directed toward a sacred, supernatural
realm, and addresses the ultimate
meaning of human existence

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Religion

22
Q

primary channel in spreading global ideas
and culture.

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Media

22
Q

is a means of communication such
as mass media, such as television, radio,
print media, film, music, and internet

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Media

22
Q

What role does religion play in shaping globalization processes?

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Religion serves as a catalyst for globalization through missionary? (ey yoww) activities and humanitarian efforts

23
Q

Religious group that has experience significant growth and global spread as a result of globalization?

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Christianity

24
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How has globalization facilitated the spread of religious ideas and movements?

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Through internet and social media

25
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how globalization has influenced religious practices?

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Rise of interfaith dialogue and cooperation

26
Q

The spread of a nations cultural values and norms to other societies?

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Cultural Imperialism

27
Q

Refers to an urban center (networks) that
enjoys significant competitive advantages
and that serves as a hub within a
globalized economic system

A

Global City

28
Q

It serves as an important focal point for
business, global trade, finance, tourism,
and globalization to exist

A

Global City

29
Q

is the ability of a country
to influence the global or regional
economy

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Economic power

30
Q

countries important
political offices are located in this city

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Central of authority

31
Q

city as home or headquarters of
international organizations

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Center of Political Influence

32
Q

they
provide high quality education and
learning at college or university level.

A

Center in higher learning

33
Q

Attributes of a Global city?

A

Centers of economic power

Centers of authority and political
influence

Centers of higher learning and
culture

34
Q

Can be a challenge by global cities?

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Overcrowding and strained infrastructure

35
Q

Feranil

A

Pogi

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