Strat & Class

Question 1

What is global stratification?

Answer 1

Global stratification refers to the unequal distribution of resources, wealth, and power among countries and regions worldwide.

Question 2

True or False: Global stratification only considers economic factors.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

What are the three main categories of countries in global stratification?

Answer 3

High-income, middle-income, and low-income countries.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The _______ measures a country’s economic performance and is often used in global stratification.

Answer 4

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

Question 5

Which theory explains global stratification by focusing on historical exploitation and colonialism?

Answer 5

World-System Theory

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a factor in global stratification? A) Education B) Technology C) Population Density D) Natural Resources

Answer 6

C) Population Density

Question 7

What is the term for the disparity in health outcomes between different countries?

Answer 7

Global health inequality

Question 8

True or False: Global stratification impacts access to education.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is the Human Development Index (HDI)?

Answer 9

A composite index measuring average achievement in key dimensions of human development: health, education, and standard of living.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: Countries with high levels of _______ are typically classified as high-income countries.

Answer 10

Industrialization

Question 11

What role does globalization play in global stratification?

Answer 11

Globalization can both exacerbate and reduce inequalities by increasing access to markets, information, and technology.

Question 12

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of low-income countries? A) High literacy rates B) Low life expectancy C) High GDP per capita D) Extensive industrialization

Answer 12

B) Low life expectancy

Question 13

What is the concept of ‘dependency theory’?

Answer 13

A theory that suggests that low-income countries are dependent on high-income countries for resources and economic support.

Question 14

True or False: Cultural factors do not influence global stratification.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

What is one major consequence of global stratification?

Answer 15

Increased poverty and limited access to essential services for populations in low-income countries.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The _______ is an international organization that provides financial assistance to developing countries.

Answer 16

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Question 17

What does the term ‘social mobility’ refer to in the context of global stratification?

Answer 17

The ability of individuals or groups to move up or down the social hierarchy.

Question 18

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a measure of economic inequality? A) Gini coefficient B) Literacy rate C) Population growth rate D) Unemployment rate

Answer 18

A) Gini coefficient

Question 19

What impact does climate change have on global stratification?

Answer 19

Climate change disproportionately affects low-income countries, exacerbating existing inequalities and vulnerabilities.

Question 20

True or False: High-income countries always have better health outcomes than low-income countries.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What is the significance of the term ‘global north and south’?

Answer 21

It is used to describe the socio-economic and political divide between more developed countries (Global North) and less developed countries (Global South).

Question 22

Fill in the blank: _______ is a measure of a country’s overall economic health and its citizens’ quality of life.

Answer 22

Standard of living

Question 23

What is the primary focus of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

Answer 23

To address global challenges including poverty, inequality, and climate change by 2030.

Question 24

Multiple Choice: Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to global stratification? A) Economic policies B) Technological advancements C) Personal relationships D) Historical context

Answer 24

C) Personal relationships

Question 25

What does ‘economic globalization’ refer to?

Answer 25

The increasing economic interdependence among countries through trade, investment, and capital flows.