W2P1 (article): Brief history of globalisation

Question 1

1. In what year did Alibaba announce its Silk Road Headquarters in Xi’an?
   A) 2019
   B) 2018
   C) 2017
   D) 2020

Answer 1

B

Question 2

2. What significant historical route is associated with the beginning of globalization?
   A) The Spice Route
   B) The Silk Road
   C) The Transatlantic Trade Route
   D) The Maritime Silk Road

Answer 2

B

Question 3

3. During which period did Islamic merchants significantly expand trade?
   A) 1st-5th centuries AD
   B) 7th-15th centuries
   C) 15th-18th centuries
   D) 19th century

Answer 3

B

Question 4

4. What was a major consequence of the Age of Discovery?
   A) Introduction of new luxury goods in Europe
   B) Complete halt of all trade
   C) The new establishment of European colonies and slave trade
   D) Establishment of the Silk Road

Answer 4

C

Question 5

5. Which country is highlighted as the primary effect of the first wave of globalization?
   A) United States
   B) China
   C) Great Britain
   D) France

Answer 5

C

Question 6

6. What economic event occurred in 1914 that significantly affected globalization?
   A) The end of World War II
   B) The Great Depression
   C) The Eve of World War I
   D) The fall of the Berlin Wall

Answer 6

C

Question 7

7. What institution was created to encourage international trade after the Cold War?
   A) The International Monetary Fund (IMF)
   B) The World Trade Organization (WTO)
   C) The European Union (EU)
   D) The United Nations (UN)

Answer 7

B

Question 8

8. Which technology has been emphasized as a driving force in Globalization 4.0?
   A) Steam engines
   B) Refrigerated cargo ships
   C) The internet
   D) Trains

Answer 8

C

Question 9

9. What is a significant challenge associated with Globalization 4.0 mentioned in the article?
   A) Increased global trade
   B) Cyberattacks and cross-border hacking
   C) Rise of the middle class
   D) Expansion of e-commerce

Answer 9

B

Question 10

10. What did Xi Jinping propose regarding globalization in his Davos speech?
    A) To reject globalization entirely
    B) To promote a more inclusive globalization
    C) To return to traditional trade methods
    D) To isolate China from global trade

Answer 10

B

Question 11

Which historical period is identified with the rise of European colonization?
A) The Age of Enlightenment
B) The Renaissance
C) The Industrial Revolution
D) The Age of Discovery

Answer 11

D

Question 12

How is Globalization 4.0 primarily different from previous eras?
A) It emphasizes physical trade routes
B) It involves digital transformation and automation
C) It focuses on agricultural advances
D) It is driven by climate policies

Answer 12

B

Question 13

Which ancient trade route is considered the earliest form of globalization?
A) Trans-Saharan Route
B) Silk Road
C) Viking Trade Network
D) Byzantine Spice Route

Answer 13

B

Question 14

What was the main factor driving the first wave of globalization in the 19th century?
A) Industrialization and steam power
B) Agricultural expansion
C) Maritime exploration
D) Global internet connections

Answer 14

A

Question 15

What critical global event caused a significant setback to globalization after 1914?
A) The Great Recession
B) The Spanish Flu
C) World War I
D) The Cold War

Answer 15

C

Question 16

What has been one of the key contributors to Globalization 4.0?
A) Enhanced railway networks
B) Reformation of global trade agreements
C) Establishment of international shipping lanes
D) Digital platforms like e-commerce

Answer 16

D

Question 17

17. What is one key challenge associated with Globalization 4.0?
    A) Rising cyber threats
    B ) Rapid urbanization
    C) A decline in technological innovation
    D) Trade monopolies

Answer 17

A

Question 18

18. What was a primary effect of the end of the Cold War on globalization?
    A) Deregulation of markets globally
    B) Introduction of global supply chains
    C) The rise of protectionist policies
    D) The creation of new trading blocks

Answer 18

B