Contemporary World Prelim Exam answer key

UGRD-GE6102 The Contemporary World 1. Home 2. My courses 3. UGRD-GE6102-2027T 4. Week 2: Introduction to the Study of Globalization 5. Prelim Quiz 1 Started on State Completed on Time taken Marks Grade Monday, 25 January 2021, 10:41 PM Finished Monday, 25 January 2021, 11:08 PM 27 mins 14 secs 10.00/10.00 100.00 out of 100.00 Question 1 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text _____ is the timeframe over which a thing is created, passed on to exhibit, and over the long run removed from the world market. Select one: a. Item life cycle b. Product improvement c. Market evolution d. Degeneration period Question 2 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The United Nations came into being in 1945, following the devastation of the Second World War, with one central mission: the maintenance of international peace and security. The UN does this by working to prevent conflict; helping parties in conflict make peace; peacekeeping; and creating the conditions to allow peace to hold and flourish. What aspect of globalization deals with the establishment of UN in order to maintain international peace and security? Select one: a. Sociological b. Economic c. Political d. Cultural Question 3 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The 2016 Global Estimates of Child Labour indicate that one-fifth of all African children are involved in child labour, a proportion more than twice as high as in any other region. Nine per cent of African children are in hazardous work, again highest of all the world's regions. Africa has the largest number of child labourers; 72.1 million African children are estimated to be in child labour and 31.5 million in hazardous work (International Labour Organization, 2017). The statement means that: Select one: a. Child labor deprives children of their childhood. b. Child labor helps businesses reduce the cost of production. c. Child labor reduces labor shortage. d. Child labor grooms children to become industrious and independent. Question 4 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements is true about the effects of globalization? Select one: a. All of the choices. b. Globalization has influenced the standard of life and personal satisfaction of people and families throughout the world. c. Globalization creates a more level playing field between nations and businesses. d. Globalization promotes interconnection among diverse national economies. Question 5 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Economic globalization is the increasing economic interdependence of national economies across the world through a rapid increase in cross-border movement of goods, service, technology, and capital. Some sociologists, like William I. Robinson has argued that because a capitalist economy is premised on growth and expansion, a globalized economy is the inevitable result of ________________. Select one: a. Capitalism b. Communism c. Interactionism d. Socialism Question 6 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Social media has become a ubiquitous part of daily life, but this growth and evolution has been in the works since the late 70s. From primitive days of newsgroups, listservs and the introduction of early chat rooms, social media has changed the way we communicate, gather and share information, and given rise to a connected global society (Morrison, 2015). This evolution of social media is what aspect of globalization? Select one: a. Political b. Sociological c. Cultural d. Economic Question 7 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Dabbing, or the dab, is a simple dance move in which a person drops the head into the bent crook of a slanted arm, typically while raising the opposite arm in a parallel direction but out straight; both arms are pointed to the side and at an upward angle. Since 2015, it has also been used as a gesture of triumph or playfulness, becoming a youthful American dance fad and Internet meme (Ducey, 2015). Since the trend has gone viral, young Filipinos also picked it up as a playful pose. The dab fad in the Philippines is what aspect of globalization? Select one: a. Cultural b. Economic c. Political d. Sociological Question 8 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text When businesses want to manufacture their products at a cheaper rate, they employ the services from developing countries which is possible in countries such as China and Cambodia, where manufacturing costs and wages are lower than highly developed countries. This business practice is called ____________. Select one: a. Freelancing b. Outsourcing c. Local employment d. Networking Question 9 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Britain, France, Germany, Russia, Netherlands, Japan, and the United States colonized countries spread their empires. These nations have created global economic, political, cultural, and social connections around the world. The extending of a country's power and influence is called: Select one: a. Communism b. Imperialism c. Fascism d. Interactionism Question 10 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements is not true about globalization? Select one: a. Globalization is a process of interaction and integration among the people, companies, and governments of different nations, a process driven by international trade and investment and aided by information technology. b. Globalization is a recent phenomenon which traces its origin in the Information Age and thrived because of the presence of social media and new technologies. c. Globalization represents the global integration of international trade, investment, information technology and cultures. d. Globalization is the free movement of goods, services and people across the world in a seamless and integrated manner. UGRD-GE6102 The Contemporary World 1. Home 2. My courses 3. UGRD-GE6102-2027T 4. Week 3 - 4: The Structures of Globalization 5. Prelim Quiz 2 Started on State Completed on Time taken Monday, 1 February 2021, 9:52 PM Finished Monday, 1 February 2021, 10:04 PM 11 mins 47 secs Marks 10.00/10.00 Grade 100.00 out of 100.00 Question 1 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The Millennium Development Goals were the eight international development goals created by the United Nations for the year 2015 to address the different problems in the world. Which of the following ranked first in the eight development goals? Select one: a. Develop a global partnership for development b. Eradicate extreme hunger and poverty c. Achieve universal primary education d. Improve maternal health Question 2 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements is not true? Select one: a. Economic globalization is the independence of world economies as a result of the growing scale of cross-border trade of commodities and services. b. Economic globalization is enhanced by the acquisition of multinational enterprises that resulted to the rise of the profits of that "global marketplace". c. Economic globalization leads to the development of a "global marketplace" or "a single world market". d. A multinational company is a firm or company that has "headquarters" in one country but with bases, manufacturing or assembly plants in other countries. Question 3 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text KFC was founded by Colonel Harland Sanders, an entrepreneur who began selling fried chicken from his roadside restaurant in Corbin, Kentucky during the Great Depression. Sanders identified the potential of the restaurant franchising concept, and the first "Kentucky Fried Chicken" franchise opened in Utah in 1952. By 1963, Sanders was fielding franchise requests without having to put in the legwork, and had more than 600 restaurants across the US and Canada selling Kentucky Fried Chicken. Years later, Kentucky Fried Chicken would establish its own restaurants around the world, and the rest is history. The success of KFC as a business is what attribute of global corporations? Select one: a. Turbo-charged by the internet b. Value opportunity to expand c. Understand different cultures d. Carefully chosen international partners Question 4 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The level of personal or family income below which one is classified as poor according to governmental standards: Select one: a. Poverty line b. Income matrix c. Lifestyle reference d. Social class Question 5 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following is not true about the history of global market integration? Select one: a. Global market integration is almost as old as humanity. b. The high costs of and the risks associated with long voyages did not limit trade to a relatively small set of commodities of high value relative to their weight and bulk. c. International trade expanded because of new technologies in transportation and communication. d. The unification of commodities promoted trade and economic development. Question 6 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The term international financial institution typically refers to the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank Group, the African Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The last five banks are considered MDBs. What does MDBs stand for? Select one: a. Multilingual Development Banks b. Multicultural Development Banks c. Multilateral Development Banks d. Multifunctional Development Banks Question 7 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text In his book, The Modern World System, American sociologist Immanuel Wallerstein described highincome nations as the ____ of the world economy. Select one: a. Margin b. Periphery c. Semi-periphery d. Core Question 8 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The United Nations defines _____ as a condition characterized by severe deprivation of basic human needs including food, safe drinking water, sanitation facilities, health, shelter, education and information. Select one: a. Human rights violation b. Information loss c. Extreme poverty d. Mortality rate Question 9 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text With around 20,000 stores in 63 countries, Starbucks, the world's most popular coffee house has made its mark from Brazil to China, where many thought it would fail to take off due to the cultural importance of tea drinking. The company has gone to great lengths to make sure that every Starbucks feels like a local coffee house, without losing brand consistency. For example, in China, a regional dislike for coffee was combatted with coffee-free drinks, whilst stores in Asia feature more adaptable seating arrangements to cater for larger groups. This effort is what attribute of a global corporation? Select one: a. Carefully chosen international partners b. Measure success c. Turbo-charged by the internet d. Understand different cultures Question 10 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements is not true? Select one: a. The International Monetary Fund and World Bank are specialized agencies in the United Nations system. b. All International Financial Institutions admit only sovereign countries as owner-members, but all are characterized by a broad country membership, including both borrowing developing countries and developed donor countries. c. Each IFI has its own independent legal and operational status, but because a considerable number of countries have membership in several IFIs, a high level of cooperation is maintained among them. d. Membership in the regional development banks is limited to countries from the region. UGRD-GE6102 The Contemporary World 1. Home 2. My courses 3. UGRD-GE6102-2027T 4. Week 5: Prelim Examination 5. Prelim Exam Started on State Completed on Time taken Monday, 15 February 2021, 9:41 PM Finished Monday, 15 February 2021, 11:10 PM 1 hour 29 mins Marks 28.00/30.00 Grade 93.33 out of 100.00 Question 1 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What is the timeframe over which a product is created, passed on to exhibit, and over the long run removed from the world market? Select one: a. Market revolution b. Degeneration period c. Product improvement d. Item life cycle Question 2 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The level of riches, comfort, material merchandise, cash and necessities accessible to a specific financial class in a specific region is called: Select one: a. Social stratum b. Poverty line c. Personal satisfaction d. Way of life Question 3 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text An ideology that is similarly geared towards a decrease of international barriers but with the aim of the economic betterment of the planet in mind, not the perpetuation of power and privilege in the hands of the western dominated economies: Select one: a. Localization b. Internationalism c. Isolation d. Privatization Question 4 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The decision, the conflict, and the resolution of that conflict are done through the ______ of the government established and codified in that particular state, whether or not through elections: Select one: a. Understanding b. Pact c. Institution d. Treaty Question 5 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Based on the Modern World System of Immanuel Wallerstein, which of the following statements is incorrect? Select one: a. The semi-periphery of the world economy is the manufacturing base of the planet. b. High-income nations are considered "core" of the world economy. c. The periphery is economically dependent on the core. d. Poor countries lack industrial capacity that's why they need to import expensive goods from rich nations. Question 6 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Britain, France, Germany, Russia, Netherlands, Japan, and the United States colonized countries and spread their empires. These nations have created global economic, political, cultural, and social connections around the world. The extending of a country's power and influence is called: Select one: a. Fascism b. Communism c. Imperialism d. Interactionism Question 7 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following examples does not refer to resources and markets as factors affecting economic globalization Select one: a. The ancient Egyptians trading in the Red sea, importing spices from the "Land of Punt" and from Arabia b. Records from the 19th century BCE attest to the existence of an Assyrian merchant colony at Kanesh in Cappadocia c. Saudi Arabia's global oil export d. The founding of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Question 8 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The work that deprives children of their childhood, their potential and their dignity, and that is harmful to physical and mental development is called: Select one: a. Child protection b. Child labor c. Child marriage d. Child development Question 9 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The European Union grew out of a desire for peace in a war-torn and divided continent. Five years after World War II ended, France and Germany came up with a plan to ensure their two countries would never go to war against each other again. The result was a deal signed by six nations to pool their coal and steel resources in 1950. Seven years later a treaty signed in Rome created the European Economic Community (EEC) - the foundations of today's European Union. The UK was one of three new members to join in the first wave of expansion in 1973. Today the EU has 28 member states with a total population of more than 500 million (bbc.com). The founding of the European Union is influenced by what aspect of globalization? Select one: a. Political b. Sociological c. Imperial d. Cultural Question 10 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements is not true? Select one: a. The International Monetary Fund and World Bank are specialized agencies in the United Nations system. b. All International Financial Institutions admit only sovereign countries as owner-members, but all are characterized by a broad country membership, including both borrowing developing countries and developed donor countries. c. Each International Financial Institution (IFI) has its own independent legal and operational status, but because a considerable number of countries have membership in several IFIs, a high level of cooperation is maintained among them. d. Membership in the regional development banks is limited to countries from the region. Question 11 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Since joining the world body in 1956, this country has all along positioned cooperation with the United Nations as a major pillar of its diplomacy. It has cooperated in UN activities in a wide range of areas, making the second largest financial contributions among the member States next only to the United States: Select one: a. Germany b. China c. France d. Japan Question 12 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following is not true about the attributes of global corporations? Select one: a. Companies that invest in the internet and produce web-based products are more unlikely to grow globally because there is more money involved in their international expansion. b. Companies should research and understand the different cultures they are tapping into in order to be successful in not only building key relationships that will open up doors down the road, but connecting with the right consumers as well. c. High-growth companies view international markets as untapped markets full of potential. d. Companies must be aware of different cultures and business practices among countries in order to connect, be efficient, and stay on the same page. Question 13 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text This type of financing is provided by the Multilateral Development Banks to member countries, mostly for technical assistance, advisory services, or project preparation: Select one: a. Personal loans b. Long-term loans c. Grant financing d. Very-long-term loans Question 14 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Korean Pop music or more famously known as K-pop has become a truly global phenomenon because of its distinctive blend of addictive melodies, slick choreography and production values, and an endless parade of attractive South Korean performers who spend years in grueling studio systems learning to sing and dance in synchronized perfection. Aside from the music, K-pop has also influenced the global audience in terms of fashion, movies, dramas, and cuisine. K-pop has been building for two decades, but Kpop in particular has become increasingly visible to global audiences in the past five to 10 years. South Korean artists have hit the Billboard Hot 100 chart at least eight times since the Wonder Girls first cracked it in 2009 with their crossover hit "Nobody" released in four different languages, including English - and the export of K-pop has ballooned South Korea's music industry to an impressive $5 billion industry. K-pop is what aspect of globalization? Select one: a. Sociological b. Political c. National d. Cultural Question 15 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following examples refers to political factor influencing economic globalization? Select one: a. The Lydians introducing the coins in the western world in 700 BC b. IBM currently employs more workers in India than it does in the United States c. The founding of the World Trade Organization (WTO) d. Wal-Mart benefits greatly from having the vast majority of its goods manufactured in China. Question 16 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Among the eight Millennium Development Goals created by the United Nations in the 1990's, which ranked first? Select one: a. Ensure environmental sustainability b. Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases c. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger d. Promote gender equality and empower women Question 17 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text In his book, The Modern World System, American sociologist Immanuel Wallerstein described high-income nations as the ____ of the world economy. Select one: a. Margin b. Semi-periphery c. Core d. Periphery Question 18 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The United Nations came into being in 1945, following the devastation of the Second World War, with one central mission: the maintenance of international peace and security. The UN does this by working to prevent conflict; helping parties in conflict make peace; peacekeeping; and creating the conditions to allow peace to hold and flourish. What aspect of globalization deals with the establishment of UN in order to maintain international peace and security? Select one: a. Economic b. Cultural c. Sociological d. Political Question 19 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text One of the traditional challenges of a country is an invasion of other countries, which is also called: Select one: a. Civil war b. Military unrest c. External intervention d. Social conflict Question 20 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text With around 20,000 stores in 63 countries, Starbucks, the world's most popular coffee house has made its mark from Brazil to China, where many thought it would fail to take off due to the cultural importance of tea drinking. The company has gone to great lengths to make sure that every Starbucks feels like a local coffee house, without losing brand consistency. For example, in China, a regional dislike for coffee was combatted with coffee-free drinks, whilst stores in Asia feature more adaptable seating arrangements to cater for larger groups. This effort is what attribute of a global corporation? Select one: a. Turbo-charged by the internet b. Understand different cultures c. Measure success d. Carefully chosen international partners Question 28 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text McDonald's marketing has different strategy in different regions. Even in Asia, the advertising content for each country is different. For example, in Japan, most Japanese have high preferences on animations and the animation in Japan is the fastest growing industry as well. So McDonald's tends to use more animation elements for marketing and advertising. It aims to attract more target customers, including kids, teenagers, and even young adults. Many well-known cartoons were used in McDonald's advertisement marketing that enhances the attractiveness and popularity of products. In Malaysia, the Halal logo are indicated in all kinds of Halal food advertising. It also emphasizes on good values with draw attentions of local customs. The customs in different areas presents diversity. McDonald's also considered the local eating habits to practice the different marketing strategies. For example, many Chinese people choose Chinese food for breakfast, McDonald's launched a Chinese-style breakfast based on the eating habits (Li, 2016). What attribute of global corporations does McDonald's practice? Select one: a. Understand different cultures b. Measure success c. Carefully chosen international partners d. Turbo-charged by the internet Question 21 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The 2016 Global Estimates of Child Labour indicate that one-fifth of all African children are involved in child labour, a proportion more than twice as high as in any other region. Nine per cent of African children are in hazardous work, again highest of all the world's regions. What attribute of global corporations does Philip Morris International employ? The statement means that: Select one: a. Child labor deprives children of their childhood. b. Child labor helps businesses reduce the cost of production. c. Child labor grooms children to become industrious and independent. d. Child labor reduces labor shortage. Question 22 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Long before Airbnb persuaded strangers to sleep in one another's homes and became a $25 billion company, it was just an idea to make extra bucks and make rent. It started with an email. Joe Gebbia sent his roommate, Brian Chesky, an idea: What if they made a designer's bed and breakfast, complete with a sleeping mat and breakfast? It was a way to "make a few bucks." Almost nine years later that idea is worth $25 billion. They created a simple site, airbedandbreakfast.com, and bought three air mattresses. The duo had met at college at the Rhode Island School of Design, so they thought acting as tour guides to designers would be a fun way to make money. By 2011, four years after the first air mattress guests, Airbnb was already in 89 countries and had hit 1 million nights booked on the platform. It also finally won the break-out mobile app award at SXSW - despite having tried to launch there three years earlier (Carson, 2016). What attribute of global corporations contributed to the success of Airbnb? Select one: a. Measure success b. Turbo-charged by the internet c. Understand different cultures d. Carefully chosen international partners Question 23 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text When did the UN Security Council decided on comprehensive and mandatory sanctions, for the first time in the past 22 years against Iraq's invasion of Kuwait? Select one: a. July 1990 b. May 1990 c. June 1990 d. August 1990 Question 24 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following examples refers to historical factor influencing economic globalization? Select one: a. Europeans traveled around the globe to barter crafts and furs in exchange for silks and perfumes in the Middle Ages b. Nike outsourcing its production in China, Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam, and India c. Taco Bell opening its branches in different parts of the globe d. The founding of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Question 25 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text These institutions provide financial support and professional advice for economic and social development activities in developing countries and promote international economic cooperation and stability: Select one: a. International Criminal Police Organization b. International Criminal Court c. International Nongovernmental Organizations d. International Financial Institutions Question 26 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text KFC was founded by Colonel Harland Sanders, an entrepreneur who began selling fried chicken from his roadside restaurant in Corbin, Kentucky during the Great Depression. Sanders identified the potential of the restaurant franchising concept, and the first "Kentucky Fried Chicken" franchise opened in Utah in 1952. By 1963, Sanders was fielding franchise requests without having to put in the legwork, and had more than 600 restaurants across the US and Canada selling Kentucky Fried Chicken. Years later, Kentucky Fried Chicken would establish its own restaurants around the world, and the rest is history. The success of KFC as a business is what attribute of global corporations? Select one: a. Turbo-charged by the internet b. Understand different cultures c. Carefully chosen international partners d. Value opportunity to expand Question 27 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The United Nations defines _____ as a condition characterized by severe deprivation of basic human needs including food, safe drinking water, sanitation facilities, health, shelter, education and information. Select one: a. Mortality rate b. Extreme poverty c. Information loss d. Human rights violation Question 29 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements is true about the effects of globalization? Select one: a. Globalization has influenced the standard of life and personal satisfaction of people and families throughout the world. b. Globalization creates a more level playing field between nations and businesses. c. Globalization promotes interconnection among diverse national economies. d. All of the choices. Question 30 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Social media has become a ubiquitous part of daily life, but this growth and evolution has been in the works since the late 70s. From primitive days of newsgroups, listservs and the introduction of early chat rooms, social media has changed the way we communicate, gather and share information, and given rise to a connected global society (Morrison, 2015). This evolution of social media is what aspect of globalization? Select one: a. Cultural b. Economic c. Political d. Sociological UGRD-GE6102 The Contemporary World 1. Home 2. My courses 3. UGRD-GE6102-2027T 4. Week 5: Prelim Examination 5. Prelim Exam Started on State Completed on Time taken Tuesday, 16 February 2021, 8:35 PM Finished Tuesday, 16 February 2021, 9:24 PM 49 mins 6 secs Marks 24.00/30.00 Grade 80.00 out of 100.00 Question 1 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The level of personal or family income below which one is classified as poor according to governmental standards: Select one: a. Income matrix b. Lifestyle reference c. Social Class d. Poverty line Question 2 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text This type of financing is provided by Multilateral Development Banks to member countries, with maturities of up to 20 years, based on market interest rates. The financial resources for these loans are obtained by borrowing on the international capital markets and re-lend to borrowing governments in developing countries: Select one: a. Grant financing b. Long-term loans c. Personal loans d. Very-long-term loans Question 3 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Many American companies are now transferring technology development, customer service, financial and administrative jobs to international markets. India is the leading recipient of the outsourcing of information technology functions like software development and maintenance, and also BPOs. The latter includes back-office functions like accounting, human resources, call centers and data analysis (DiCarlo, 2003). The practice of farming out jobs from a home base to other countries, largely in an effort to cut costs is called: Select one: a. Freelancing b. Outsourcing c. Networking d. Local employment Question 4 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Economic globalization is the increasing economic interdependence of national economies across the world through a rapid increase in cross-border movement of goods, service, technology, and capital. Some sociologists, like William I. Robinson has argued that because a capitalist economy is premised on growth and expansion, a globalized economy is the inevitable result of ________________. Select one: a. Capitalism b. Socialism c. Interactionism d. Communism Question 5 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following is not true about the history of global market integration? Select one: a. International trade expanded because of new technologies in transportation and communication. b. Global market integration is almost as old as humanity. c. The high costs of and the risks associated with long voyages did not limit trade to a relatively small set of commodities of high value relative to their weight and bulk. d. The unification of commodities promoted trade and economic development. Question 6 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Based on the Modern World System of Immanuel Wallerstein, which of the following statements is incorrect?rcent of total revenue, considering that it sells its products exclusively overseas. What attribute of global corporations does Philip Morris International employ? Select one: a. Understand different cultures b. Turbo-charged by the internet c. Carefully chosen international partners d. Measure success Question 7 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following examples refers to generation issues as factors influencing economic globalization? Select one: a. USA outsourcing IT professionals in India b. The silk route or silk road c. Toyota factories and assembling plants in different parts of the globe d. Establishment of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Question 8 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The United Nations came into being in 1945, following the devastation of the Second World War, with one central mission: the maintenance of international peace and security. The United Nations is responsible for maintaining ceasefires and stabilizing situations on the ground, providing crucial support for political efforts to resolve conflict by peaceful means. Those missions consisted of unarmed military observers and lightly armed troops with primarily monitoring, reporting and confidence-building roles. Which unit of the United Nations is responsible for these efforts? Select one: a. Security Council b. Economic and Social Council c. Secretariat d. Trusteeship Council Question 9 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Nike and Apple's "Nike+" is a co-branding collaboration which started as as a way to bring music from Apple to Nike customers' workouts using the power of technology: Nike+iPod created fitness trackers and sneakers and clothing that tracked activity while connecting people to their tunes. It's a genius co-branding move that helps both parties provide a better experience to customers - and with the popularity of fitness tracking technology, Nike+ is ahead of the curve by making it easy for athletes to track while they play. What attribute of global corporations do Nike and Apple employ? Select one: a. Value opportunity to expand b. Understand different cultures c. Carefully chosen international partners d. Turbo charged by the internet Question 10 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text This type of financing is provided by the Multilateral Development Banks to member countries, with maturities of 30 to 40 years, at interest rates well below market rates. These are funded through direct contributions by governments in the donor countries: Select one: a. Personal loans b. Long-term loans c. Grant financing d. Very-long-term loans Question 11 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text In January 1989, the UN Security Council passed a resolution to implement in April the resolution to establish the UN Transition Assistance Group (UNTAG) and called for material and personnel support from member countries. In November, a constitutional assembly election was held under observation of the UNTAG. As a result, this country became independent in March 1990 and joined the United Nations in April: Select one: a. Singapore b. Zimbabwe c. Brazil d. Namibia Question 12 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text This includes private economy, educational institutions, churches, hospitals, fraternal organizations, and other non-profit organizations: Select one: a. Civil society b. Tribe c. Political party d. Council of elders Question 13 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text According to Albert Subbloie, CEO and Founder of Tangoe, a good benchmark of whether your company should continue efforts in a country is when _______ percent of your business is coming from outside the United States. Select one: a. 60-90% b. 10-20% c. 20-50% d. 50-60% Question 14 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text A group of people who has the ultimate authority to act on behalf of a state is called: Select one: a. Tribe b. Corporation c. Government d. Church Question 15 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The term international financial institution typically refers to the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank Group, the African Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The last five banks are considered MDBs. What does MDBs stand for? Select one: a. Multilingual Development Banks b. Multicultural Development Banks c. Multilateral Development Banks d. Multifunctional Development Banks Question 16 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The following statements are correct about globalization except for the following: Select one: a. Globalization is a process of interaction and integration among the people, companies, and governments of different nations, a process driven by international trade and investment and aided by information technology. b. Globalization is the free movement of goods, services and people across the world in a seamless and integrated manner. c. Globalization is a recent phenomenon which traces its origin in the Information Age and thrived because of the presence of social media and new technologies. d. Globalization represents the global integration of international trade, investment, information technology and cultures. Question 17 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The five Multilateral Development Banks are composed of the following, except: Select one: a. Asian Development Bank b. Green Climate Fund c. European Bank for Reconstruction and Development d. World Bank Group Question 18 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements is not true? Select one: a. Economic globalization leads to the development of a "global marketplace" or "a single world market". b. Economic globalization is the independence of world economies as a result of the growing scale of cross-border trade of commodities and services. c. A multinational company is a firm or company that has "headquarters" in one country but with bases, manufacturing or assembly plants in other countries. d. Economic globalization is enhanced by the acquisition of multinational enterprises that resulted to the rise of the profits of that "global marketplace". Question 19 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Conflicts in Central America made major progress toward a peaceful settlement, thanks to an active role played by the United Nations. A general election was held on February 25, 1990. What was the name of the committee established by UN in response to a request by Central American countries, which started its activity to ensure the dissolution and repatriation of the anti-government guerrillas? Select one: a. Committee on the Administration of Justice at the United Nations b. Committee on International Assistance and Verification c. Committee on Contributions d. Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space Question 20 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child is a comprehensive, internationally binding agreement on the rights of children, a human rights treaty which sets out the civil, political, economic, social, health and cultural rights of children. When was the treaty adopted by the United Nations? Select one: a. UN General Assembly 1991 b. UN General Assembly 1988 c. UN General Assembly 1990 d. UN General Assembly 1989 Question 21 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text When did the UN Security Council decided on comprehensive and mandatory sanctions, for the first time in the past 22 years against Iraq's invasion of Kuwait? Select one: a. July 1990 b. June 1990 c. May 1990 d. August 1990 Question 22 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The work that deprives children of their childhood, their potential and their dignity, and that is harmful to physical and mental development is called: Select one: a. Child marriage b. Child development c. Child labor d. Child protection Question 23 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What is the timeframe over which a product is created, passed on to exhibit, and over the long run removed from the world market? Select one: a. Market revolution b. Degeneration period c. Item life cycle d. Product improvement Question 24 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following is not true about the attributes of global corporations? Select one: a. Companies should research and understand the different cultures they are tapping into in order to be successful in not only building key relationships that will open up doors down the road, but connecting with the right consumers as well. b. High-growth companies view international markets as untapped markets full of potential. c. Companies must be aware of different cultures and business practices among countries in order to connect, be efficient, and stay on the same page. d. Companies that invest in the internet and produce web-based products are more unlikely to grow globally because there is more money involved in their international expansion. Question 25 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Social media has become a ubiquitous part of daily life, but this growth and evolution has been in the works since the late 70s. From primitive days of newsgroups, listservs and the introduction of early chat rooms, social media has changed the way we communicate, gather and share information, and given rise to a connected global society (Morrison, 2015). This evolution of social media is what aspect of globalization? Select one: a. Cultural b. Economic c. Political d. Sociological Question 26 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text These institutions provide financial support and professional advice for economic and social development activities in developing countries and promote international economic cooperation and stability: Select one: a. International Criminal Police Organization b. International Nongovernmental Organizations c. International Criminal Court d. International Financial Institutions Question 27 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text KFC was founded by Colonel Harland Sanders, an entrepreneur who began selling fried chicken from his roadside restaurant in Corbin, Kentucky during the Great Depression. Sanders identified the potential of the restaurant franchising concept, and the first "Kentucky Fried Chicken" franchise opened in Utah in 1952. By 1963, Sanders was fielding franchise requests without having to put in the legwork, and had more than 600 restaurants across the US and Canada selling Kentucky Fried Chicken. Years later, Kentucky Fried Chicken would establish its own restaurants around the world, and the rest is history. The success of KFC as a business is what attribute of global corporations? Select one: a. Carefully chosen international partners b. Value opportunity to expand c. Understand different cultures d. Turbo-charged by the internet Question 28 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text With around 20,000 stores in 63 countries, Starbucks, the world's most popular coffee house has made its mark from Brazil to China, where many thought it would fail to take off due to the cultural importance of tea drinking. The company has gone to great lengths to make sure that every Starbucks feels like a local coffee house, without losing brand consistency. For example, in China, a regional dislike for coffee was combatted with coffee-free drinks, whilst stores in Asia feature more adaptable seating arrangements to cater for larger groups. This effort is what attribute of a global corporation? Select one: a. Turbo-charged by the internet b. Measure success c. Carefully chosen international partners d. Understand different cultures Question 29 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The United Nations came into being in 1945, following the devastation of the Second World War, with one central mission: the maintenance of international peace and security. The UN does this by working to prevent conflict; helping parties in conflict make peace; peacekeeping; and creating the conditions to allow peace to hold and flourish. What aspect of globalization deals with the establishment of UN in order to maintain international peace and security? Select one: a. Sociological b. Political c. Economic d. Cultural Question 30 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The European Union grew out of a desire for peace in a war-torn and divided continent. Five years after World War II ended, France and Germany came up with a plan to ensure their two countries would never go to war against each other again. The result was a deal signed by six nations to pool their coal and steel resources in 1950. Seven years later a treaty signed in Rome created the European Economic Community (EEC) - the foundations of today's European Union. The UK was one of three new members to join in the first wave of expansion in 1973. Today the EU has 28 member states with a total population of more than 500 million (bbc.com). The founding of the European Union is influenced by what aspect of globalization? Select one: a. Sociological b. Imperial c. Cultural d. Political UGRD-GE6102 The Contemporary World 1. Home 2. My courses 3. UGRD-GE6102-2027T 4. Week 5: Prelim Examination 5. Prelim Exam Started on State Completed on Time taken Tuesday, 16 February 2021, 10:40 PM Finished Tuesday, 16 February 2021, 11:18 PM 38 mins 11 secs Marks 29.00/30.00 Grade 96.67 out of 100.00 Question 1 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text In his book, The Modern World System, American sociologist Immanuel Wallerstein described highincome nations as the ____ of the world economy. Select one: a. Semi-periphery b. Margin c. Periphery d. Core Question 2 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text An ideology that is similarly geared towards a decrease of international barriers but with the aim of the economic betterment of the planet in mind, not the perpetuation of power and privilege in the hands of the western dominated economies: Select one: a. Privatization b. Internationalism c. Localization d. Isolation Question 3 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text This type of financing is provided by Multilateral Development Banks to member countries, with maturities of up to 20 years, based on market interest rates. The financial resources for these loans are obtained by borrowing on the international capital markets and re-lend to borrowing governments in developing countries: Select one: a. Grant financing b. Long-term loans c. Very-long-term loans d. Personal loans Question 4 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Conflicts in Central America made major progress toward a peaceful settlement, thanks to an active role played by the United Nations. A general election was held on February 25, 1990. What was the name of the committee established by UN in response to a request by Central American countries, which started its activity to ensure the dissolution and repatriation of the anti-government guerrillas? Select one: a. Committee on Contributions b. Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space c. Committee on the Administration of Justice at the United Nations d. Committee on International Assistance and Verification Question 5 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Many American companies are now transferring technology development, customer service, financial and administrative jobs to international markets. India is the leading recipient of the outsourcing of information technology functions like software development and maintenance, and also BPOs. The latter includes back-office functions like accounting, human resources, call centers and data analysis (DiCarlo, 2003). The practice of farming out jobs from a home base to other countries, largely in an effort to cut costs is called: Select one: a. Local employment b. Freelancing c. Outsourcing d. Networking Question 6 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The decision, the conflict, and the resolution of that conflict are done through the ______ of the government established and codified in that particular state, whether or not through elections: Select one: a. Pact b. Treaty c. Institution d. Understanding Question 7 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Among the eight Millennium Development Goals created by the United Nations in the 1990's, which ranked first? Select one: a. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger b. Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases c. Promote gender equality and empower women d. Ensure environmental sustainability Question 8 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The level of riches, comfort, material merchandise, cash and necessities accessible to a specific financial class in a specific region is called: Select one: a. Poverty line b. Social stratum c. Way of life d. Personal satisfaction Question 9 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text A group of people who has the ultimate authority to act on behalf of a state is called: Select one: a. Government b. Corporation c. Church d. Tribe Question 10 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text According to Albert Subbloie, CEO and Founder of Tangoe, a good benchmark of whether your company should continue efforts in a country is when _______ percent of your business is coming from outside the United States. Select one: a. 50-60% b. 10-20% c. 60-90% d. 20-50% Question 11 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text This type of financing is provided by the Multilateral Development Banks to member countries, mostly for technical assistance, advisory services, or project preparation: Select one: a. Grant financing b. Long-term loans c. Very-long-term loans d. Personal loans Question 12 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Britain, France, Germany, Russia, Netherlands, Japan, and the United States colonized countries and spread their empires. These nations have created global economic, political, cultural, and social connections around the world. The extending of a country's power and influence is called: Select one: a. Fascism b. Imperialism c. Communism d. Interactionism Question 13 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following examples does not refer to resources and markets as factors affecting economic globalization Select one: a. The ancient Egyptians trading in the Red sea, importing spices from the "Land of Punt" and from Arabia b. Records from the 19th century BCE attest to the existence of an Assyrian merchant colony at Kanesh in Cappadocia c. Saudi Arabia's global oil export d. The founding of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Question 14 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The United Nations came into being in 1945, following the devastation of the Second World War, with one central mission: the maintenance of international peace and security. The United Nations is responsible for maintaining ceasefires and stabilizing situations on the ground, providing crucial support for political efforts to resolve conflict by peaceful means. Those missions consisted of unarmed military observers and lightly armed troops with primarily monitoring, reporting and confidence-building roles. Which unit of the United Nations is responsible for these efforts? Select one: a. Secretariat b. Economic and Social Council c. Trusteeship Council d. Security Council Question 15 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Since joining the world body in 1956, this country has all along positioned cooperation with the United Nations as a major pillar of its diplomacy. It has cooperated in UN activities in a wide range of areas, making the second largest financial contributions among the member States next only to the United States: Select one: a. Japan b. France c. China d. Germany Question 16 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The following statements are correct about globalization except for the following: Select one: a. Globalization is a recent phenomenon which traces its origin in the Information Age and thrived because of the presence of social media and new technologies. b. Globalization represents the global integration of international trade, investment, information technology and cultures. c. Globalization is the free movement of goods, services and people across the world in a seamless and integrated manner. d. Globalization is a process of interaction and integration among the people, companies, and governments of different nations, a process driven by international trade and investment and aided by information technology. Question 17 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text McDonald's marketing has different strategy in different regions. Even in Asia, the advertising content for each country is different. For example, in Japan, most Japanese have high preferences on animations and the animation in Japan is the fastest growing industry as well. So McDonald's tends to use more animation elements for marketing and advertising. It aims to attract more target customers, including kids, teenagers, and even young adults. Many well-known cartoons were used in McDonald's advertisement marketing that enhances the attractiveness and popularity of products. In Malaysia, the Halal logo are indicated in all kinds of Halal food advertising. It also emphasizes on good values with draw attentions of local customs. The customs in different areas presents diversity. McDonald's also considered the local eating habits to practice the different marketing strategies. For example, many Chinese people choose Chinese food for breakfast, McDonald's launched a Chinesestyle breakfast based on the eating habits (Li, 2016). What attribute of global corporations does McDonald's practice? Select one: a. Measure success b. Carefully chosen international partners c. Turbo-charged by the internet d. Understand different cultures Question 18 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following examples refers to political factor influencing economic globalization? Select one: a. IBM currently employs more workers in India than it does in the United States b. The founding of the World Trade Organization (WTO) c. Wal-Mart benefits greatly from having the vast majority of its goods manufactured in China. d. The Lydians introducing the coins in the western world in 700 BC Question 19 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The five Multilateral Development Banks are composed of the following, except: Select one: a. World Bank Group b. Green Climate Fund c. Asian Development Bank d. European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Question 20 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The 2016 Global Estimates of Child Labour indicate that one-fifth of all African children are involved in child labour, a proportion more than twice as high as in any other region. Nine per cent of African children are in hazardous work, again highest of all the world's regions. Africa has the largest number of child labourers; 72.1 million African children are estimated to be in child labour and 31.5 million in hazardous work (International Labour Organization, 2017). The statement means that: Select one: a. Child labor grooms children to become industrious and independent. b. Child labor reduces labor shortage. c. Child labor helps businesses reduce the cost of production. d. Child labor deprives children of their childhood. Question 21 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The United Nations defines _____ as a condition characterized by severe deprivation of basic human needs including food, safe drinking water, sanitation facilities, health, shelter, education and information. Select one: a. Extreme poverty b. Human rights violation c. Mortality rate d. Information loss Question 22 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following examples refers to generation issues as factors influencing economic globalization? Select one: a. Toyota factories and assembling plants in different parts of the globe b. The silk route or silk road c. USA outsourcing IT professionals in India d. Establishment of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Question 23 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text This type of financing is provided by the Multilateral Development Banks to member countries, with maturities of 30 to 40 years, at interest rates well below market rates. These are funded through direct contributions by governments in the donor countries: Select one: a. Very-long-term loans b. Personal loans c. Grant financing d. Long-term loans Question 24 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Long before Airbnb persuaded strangers to sleep in one another's homes and became a $25 billion company, it was just an idea to make extra bucks and make rent. It started with an email. Joe Gebbia sent his roommate, Brian Chesky, an idea: What if they made a designer's bed and breakfast, complete with a sleeping mat and breakfast? It was a way to "make a few bucks." Almost nine years later that idea is worth $25 billion. They created a simple site, airbedandbreakfast.com, and bought three air mattresses. The duo had met at college at the Rhode Island School of Design, so they thought acting as tour guides to designers would be a fun way to make money. By 2011, four years after the first air mattress guests, Airbnb was already in 89 countries and had hit 1 million nights booked on the platform. It also finally won the break-out mobile app award at SXSW - despite having tried to launch there three years earlier (Carson, 2016). What attribute of global corporations contributed to the success of Airbnb? Select one: a. Understand different cultures b. Measure success c. Carefully chosen international partners d. Turbo-charged by the internet Question 25 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Philip Morris International is an American cigarette and tobacco company which sells its products in 180 countries outside the United States. In the Forbes Global 2000 List, it grabbed the top spot with foreign revenue unsurprisingly accounting for 100 percent of total revenue, considering that it sells its products exclusively overseas. What attribute of global corporations does Philip Morris International employ? Select one: a. Measure success b. Understand different cultures c. Turbo-charged by the internet d. Carefully chosen international partners Question 26 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text One of the traditional challenges of a country is an invasion of other countries, which is also called: Select one: a. External intervention b. Military unrest c. Civil war d. Social conflict Question 27 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Economic globalization is the increasing economic interdependence of national economies across the world through a rapid increase in cross-border movement of goods, service, technology, and capital. Some sociologists, like William I. Robinson has argued that because a capitalist economy is premised on growth and expansion, a globalized economy is the inevitable result of ________________. Select one: a. Interactionism b. Communism c. Socialism d. Capitalism Question 28 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements is not true? Select one: a. A multinational company is a firm or company that has "headquarters" in one country but with bases, manufacturing or assembly plants in other countries. b. Economic globalization is the independence of world economies as a result of the growing scale of cross-border trade of commodities and services. c. Economic globalization leads to the development of a "global marketplace" or "a single world market". d. Economic globalization is enhanced by the acquisition of multinational enterprises that resulted to the rise of the profits of that "global marketplace". Question 29 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Nike and Apple's "Nike+" is a co-branding collaboration which started as as a way to bring music from Apple to Nike customers' workouts using the power of technology: Nike+iPod created fitness trackers and sneakers and clothing that tracked activity while connecting people to their tunes. It's a genius co-branding move that helps both parties provide a better experience to customers - and with the popularity of fitness tracking technology, Nike+ is ahead of the curve by making it easy for athletes to track while they play. What attribute of global corporations do Nike and Apple employ? Select one: a. Understand different cultures b. Turbo charged by the internet c. Value opportunity to expand d. Carefully chosen international partners Question 30 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Based on the Modern World System of Immanuel Wallerstein, which of the following statements is incorrect? Select one: a. The periphery is economically dependent on the core. b. Poor countries lack industrial capacity that's why they need to import expensive goods from rich nations. c. High-income nations are considered "core" of the world economy. d. The semi-periphery of the world economy is the manufacturing base of the planet. UGRD-GE6102 The Contemporary World 1. Home 2. My courses 3. UGRD-GE6102-2027T 4. Week 7: A World of Ideas 5. Midterm Quiz 1 Started on State Completed on Time taken Monday, 1 March 2021, 9:39 PM Finished Monday, 1 March 2021, 9:55 PM 15 mins 36 secs Marks 10.00/10.00 Grade 100.00 out of 100.00 Question 1 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text This refers to all nationals present in, or temporarily absent from a country, and aliens permanently settled in a country. This indicator shows the number of people that usually live in an area: Select one: a. Aliens b. Population c. Refugees d. Migration Question 2 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text It is a continuing process of forming regions as geopolitical units, as organized political cooperation within a particular group of states, and/or as regional communities such as pluralistic security communities. Select one: a. Globalization b. Internationalization c. Regionalization d. Universalization Question 3 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text These regions are also called perceptual regions which are often based around a common cultural characteristic: Select one: a. Functional regions b. Vernacular regions c. Nodal regions d. Uniform regions Question 4 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The annual changes in population resulting from births, deaths and net migration during the year: Select one: a. Fertility rate b. Elderly dependency rate c. Growth rate d. Birth rate Question 5 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text It is an urban center that enjoys significant competitive advantages and that serves as a hub within a globalized economic system: Select one: a. Metropolitan b. Global city c. Nation-state d. Megacity Question 6 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text It is a socio-economic and political divide of countries, comprising the three worlds known as First, Second, and Third Worlds. Select one: a. East-West Divide b. West-South Divide c. East-North Divide d. North-South Divide Question 7 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The rise of global cities has been linked with the expansion of the role of TNCs in global production patterns. TNC stands for: Select one: a. Transnational cooperation b. Transnational corporation c. Transnational commission d. Transnational culture Question 8 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text ASEAN +3 is a forum that functions as a coordinator of co-operation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and three other nations namely: Select one: a. China, Korea, Japan b. Mongolia, India, Pakistan c. Russia, USA, Canada d. Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal Question 9 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following does not belong to the four pillars of urban life? Select one: a. Educational b. Commercial c. Civic d. Recreational Question 10 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text It is a global city's perceived power to attract creative people and businesses from across the globe, and to "mobilize their assets" to boost economic, social and environmental development: Select one: a. Magnetism b. Economy c. Politics d. Industry UGRD-GE6102 The Contemporary World 1. Home 2. My courses 3. UGRD-GE6102-2027T 4. Week 10: Midterm Examination 5. Midterm Exam Started on State Completed on Time taken Monday, 22 March 2021, 5:28 PM Finished Monday, 22 March 2021, 6:31 PM 1 hour 2 mins Marks 50.00/50.00 Grade 100.00 out of 100.00 Question 1 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text A religious organization that claims to possess the truth about salvation exclusively wherein membership is by childbirth: new generations are born into the church and are formally inducted through baptism: Select one: a. Church b. Sect c. Denomination d. Cult Question 2 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements is not true? Select one: a. Regional policies were state policies intended to ensure even development across the national territory. b. Regionalism can be best described as a process occurring in a given geographical region by which different types of actors (states, regional institutions, societal organizations and other nonstate actors) come to share certain fundamental values and norms. c. Homogenous regionalism is institutional arrangements designed to facilitate the free flow of goods and services and to coordinate foreign economic policies between countries in the same geographic region. d. In the mid-twentieth century there emerged a 'functional regionalism' inspired by states themselves in the context of national planning and economic modernization. Question 3 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text In the distinct socio-economic and political categorization of countries, which countries in the southern hemisphere are labeled part of the North? Select one: a. New Zealand and Namibia b. New Zealand and Papua New Guinea c. New Zealand and Australia d. New Zealand and Brazil Question 4 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text A form of media, such as radio and television, that reach target audiences using airwaves as the transmission medium: Select one: a. Digital media b. New media c. Broadcast media d. Print media Question 5 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What was coined to refer to ethnically or religiously defined populations living within or across national boundaries, nations without a sovereign state, and indigenous groups that are nomadic, uncontacted or living outside of global society? Select one: a. Third World b. Fourth World c. First World d. Second World Question 6 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text ASEAN +3 is a forum that functions as a coordinator of co-operation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and three other nations namely: Select one: a. Mongolia, India, Pakistan b. Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal c. China, Korea, Japan d. Russia, USA, Canada Question 7 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text These regions are also called perceptual regions which are often based around a common cultural characteristic: Select one: a. Vernacular regions b. Nodal regions c. Uniform regions d. Functional regions Question 8 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What is the distinct socio-economic and political categorization of countries comprising the three worlds known as First, Second, and Third Worlds? Select one: a. North-South Divide b. East-West Divide c. North-East Divide d. South-West Divide Question 9 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The SAARC comprises of eight Member States: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. SAARC stands for: Select one: a. South Asian Association for Regional Corporation b. South Asian Assembly for Regional Cooperation c. South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation d. South Asian Assembly for Regional Corporation Question 10 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text It is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific and its 21 members aim to create greater prosperity for the people of the region by promoting balanced, inclusive, sustainable, innovative and secure growth and by accelerating regional economic integration: Select one: a. SCO b. Gulf Cooperation Council c. APEC d. Arab League Question 11 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following does not belong among the regional organizations in the Western Hemisphere? Select one: a. North American Free Trade Agreement b. Gulf Cooperation Council c. Caribbean Community d. Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our Americas Question 12 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text In the Islam religion, Jesus is considered a ______. Select one: a. Priest b. Savior c. God d. Prophet Question 13 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text It is the proneness of the governments and peoples of two or more states to establish voluntary associations and to pool together resources in order to create common functional and institutional arrangements and a process occurring in a given geographical region by which different types of actors come to share certain fundamental values and norms: Select one: a. Regionalism b. Socialism c. Communism d. Fascism Question 14 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements is not true? Select one: a. Asia is home to over half the world's population, produces three tenths of global output (in terms of purchasing power), and consistently records the world's highest economic growth rates. b. Asian regionalism build connected infrastructure and collaborate on inclusive development to reduce inequalities within and across economies and thus to strengthen support for pro-growth policies. c. The Gulf Cooperation Council is a political and economic alliance of six countries in the Arabian Peninsula: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. d. The Arab League is a regional intergovernmental organization, which main goal is maintaining cooperation on political, economic, environmental, humanitarian, cultural and other issues between a number of former Soviet Republics. Question 15 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text A form of media consisting of paper and ink, reproduced in a printing process that is traditionally mechanical: Select one: a. Broadcast media b. Digital media c. Print media d. New media Question 16 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What term is alternatively used to refer to Third World countries? Select one: a. Super power b. Underdeveloped country c. Developing country d. Independent country Question 17 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text This refers to industrial culture, organized on the model of mass production and is produced for a mass audience according to types (genres), following conventional formulas, codes, and rules. Select one: a. Corporate culture b. High culture c. Media culture d. Organizational culture Question 18 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text These organizations were established to link together geographically and ideologically related states: Select one: a. Regional organizations b. Private organizations c. Public organizations d. International organizations Question 19 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements is not true? Select one: a. With regard the skepticism surrounding global media, international communication argues that global media are in fact best described as Eastern media, at most of global scope. b. In international communication theory and research, cultural imperialism theory argued that audiences across the globe are heavily affected by media messages emanating from the Western industrialized countries. c. International flows of information have been assisted by the development of global capitalism, new technologies and the increasing commercialization of global television, and which have occurred as a consequence of the deregulation policies adopted by various countries in Europe and US, paving the way for the proliferation of cable and satellite channels. d. Media culture is a terrain on which communication between people in a concrete historic-economic situation takes place. Question 20 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What was the term used to describe several industrial countries and majority of these countries either practiced a socialistic system of government or a communist system of government? Select one: a. Third World b. First World c. Second World d. Fourth World Question 21 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Who coined the term "global village" which describes the phenomenon of the world's culture shrinking and expanding at the same time due to pervasive technological advances that allow for instantaneous sharing of culture? Select one: a. Marshall McLuhan b. Em Griffin c. Roland Barthes d. Charles Sanders Peirce Question 22 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The term _______ comes from the word medium which is defined as channel, means, or method: Select one: a. Mode b. Mass c. Median d. Media Question 23 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements is not true? Select one: a. In the current global context, regional organizations are fast becoming the "vehicles of choice" for countries to address pressing challenges, which require international cooperation. b. An economic and currency union, which requires a high degree of political consensus between member states, aims at full economic integration through a common economic policy, a common currency, and the elimination of all tariff and nontariff barriers. c. The emergence of new regionalism was driven by economic change, globalization and European integration, and the transformation of the state. d. Formed as a "club" of nation states, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization took some time to find out that cooperation with regional organizations might be of some use in improving social and economic living conditions as well as maintaining international peace and security and safeguarding the enjoyment of human rights. Question 24 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements is not true? Select one: a. The stratification of the countries was initially based on the basis of political ideology affiliation where First World countries were identified as the countries which were allied with the United States while Second World countries were countries which were allied with the Soviet Union. b. The "three worlds" model of geopolitics first arose in the mid-18th century as a way of mapping the various players in the Cold War. c. After the Cold War period, the term "First World" is rarely used in recent years as a dichotomy of countries of the world based on their affiliation to the United States but is often used to describe countries with economic and political stability regardless of affiliation. d. While the Second World Concept is still currently used, the term is used to define former communist countries with developing economies and is only used from an economic perspective and not as a political ideology. Question 25 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements is not true? Select one: a. Media act as channels of information and knowledge through which citizens communicate with each other and make informed decisions. b. Media are essential facilitators of democratic processes and one of the guarantors of free and fair elections. c. Media are a vehicle for cultural expression and cultural incoherence within and between nations. d. Media provide us with much of what we learn about the world beyond our immediate experience. Question 26 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text It is a regional organization comprising seven member states lying in the littoral and adjacent areas of the Bay of Bengal constituting a contiguous regional unity: Select one: a. SAARC b. ASEAN c. APEC d. BIMSTEC Question 27 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Dividing the countries in two hemispheres originated in which period? Select one: a. Cold War b. World War I c. Renaissance d. Medieval Question 28 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text It is a political and economic alliance of six countries in the Arabian Peninsula: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates: Select one: a. Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation b. Arab League c. Commonwealth of Independent States d. Gulf Cooperation Council Question 29 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What is the shorthand term used to describe for poor or developing nations? Select one: a. Third World b. First World c. Second World d. Fourth World Question 30 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements is not true? Select one: a. Religion has tremendously benefited from technological advancements. b. With the rapid and accelerated movement of people, culture, and information across national borders, religious ideas also rapidly transfer from one place to another. c. Globalization promotes syncretism or the mixing of different religious and cultural beliefs and practices which promotes the growth of popular religion or folk religion that is different from the original parent religion or mainstream orthodoxy. d. Globalization brings a culture of monism, meaning religions "with overlapping but distinctive ethics and interests" interact with one another. Question 31 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The term Buddha is a Sanskrit word which means: Select one: a. Chosen One b. Blessed One c. Consecrated One d. Awakened One Question 32 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text It is currently the world's largest religious group stemming from the life, teachings, and death of Jesus of Nazareth in the 1st century AD: Select one: a. Hinduism b. Christianity c. Buddhism d. Islam Question 33 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text A non-traditional form of religion, the doctrine of which is taken from diverse sources, either from non-traditional sources or local narratives or an amalgamation of both, whose members constitute either a loosely knit group or an exclusive group, which emphasizes the belief in the divine element within the individual, and whose teachings are derived from either a real or legendary figure, the purpose of which is to aid the individual in the full realization of his or her spiritual powers and/or union with the Divine: Select one: a. Church b. Denomination c. Cult d. Sect Question 34 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Who theorized that the 1st World was composed of the "superpowers" - US, Soviet Union, etc; the 2nd World was composed of lesser powers; and the 3rd World was composed of post-colonial emerging markets? Select one: a. Adolf Hitler b. Mao Zedong c. Nelson Mandela d. Winston Churchill Question 35 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The term used to describe the role of media in promoting transparency in public life and public scrutiny of those with power through exposing corruption, maladministration and corporate wrong-doing: Select one: a. Underdog b. Sheepdog c. Lapdog d. Watchdog Question 36 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What takes place when a country dominates others through its media exports, including advertising messages, films, and television and radio programming? Select one: a. Cultural homogenization b. Cultural imperialism c. Cultural imbalance d. Cultural hybridization Question 37 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements is not true? Select one: a. Global regionalization is regionalization of international relations at the global level. b. Regionalization is a politico-administrative process by which regions emerge as relevant units of analysis for economic and political activity and welfare and service provision. c. Global regionalism is the result of global regionalization and a system of relations between major interstate associations of the global world and its actors. d. Nodal regions also called perceptual regions, based around some central point or node; typically circular with fading boundaries. Question 38 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text According to some scholars, the oldest living religion on Earth is ______: Select one: a. Islam b. Hinduism c. Buddhism d. Christianity Question 39 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Who introduced the "three worlds" model wherein the First World included the United States and its capitalist allies in places such as Western Europe, Japan and Australia; the Second World consisted of the communist Soviet Union and its Eastern European satellites; and the Third World encompassed all the other countries that were not actively aligned with either side in the Cold War? Select one: a. Alfred Sauvy b. Margaret Mead c. Mary Douglas d. Franz Boas Question 40 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text He is viewed as the sole God-creator, sustainer, and restorer of the world in the Islam religion: Select one: a. Allah b. Waheguru c. Brahman d. Yahweh Question 41 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Aside from South Korea, the only Asian country belonging to the First World category is: Select one: a. China b. Japan c. North Korea d. India Question 42 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text It is a monotheistic religion developed among the ancient Hebrews: Select one: a. Buddhism b. Christianity c. Judaism d. Islam Question 43 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The religion which was promulgated by the Prophet Muhammed in Arabia in the 7th century CE. Select one: a. Islam b. Buddhism c. Christianity d. Judaism Question 44 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What is a system of beliefs, rituals, and practices, usually institutionalized in one manner or another, which connects this world with the beyond and provides the bridge that allows humans to approach the divine, the universal life force that both encompasses and transcends the world? Select one: a. Ethnicity b. Culture c. Race d. Religion Question 45 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements is not true? Select one: a. The South is comprised of countries with developing economies which were initially referred to as Second World countries during the Cold War. b. The economies of most countries in the South rely on imports from the North and have low technological penetration. c. The United Nations has been in the forefront in diminishing the North-South Divide through policies highlighted in its Millennium Development Goals. d. The North of the Divide is comprised of countries which have developed economies and account for over 90% of all manufacturing industries in the world. Question 46 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements is not true? Select one: a. Global media cultures create a continuous cultural exchange, in which crucial aspects such as identity, nationality, religion, behavioral norms and way of life are continuously questioned and challenged. b. The media provide an extensive transnational transmission of cultural products and, secondly, they contribute to the formation of communicative networks and social structures. c. According to McLuhan, the world was entering a fourth ''age'' he called the iron age, where people everywhere would be able to find and experience the same information through technological tools. d. In sociological and cultural analyses of globalization, media such as satellite television, the Internet, computers, mobile phones etc. are often thought to be among the primary forces behind current restructurations of social and cultural geography. Question 47 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What is the institutional arrangements designed to facilitate the free flow of goods and services and to coordinate foreign economic policies between countries in the same geographic region? Select one: a. Functional regionalism b. Autonomous regionalism c. Economic regionalism d. Political regionalism Question 48 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text It is a continuing process of forming regions as geopolitical units, as organized political cooperation within a particular group of states, and/or as regional communities such as pluralistic security communities: Select one: a. Globalization b. Universalization c. Regionalization d. Internationalization Question 49 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements is not true? Select one: a. Culture can be explained as a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs. b. Beliefs and rituals are usually shared by people belonging to a definite religious community. c. Around 1000 BCE, Judaism began to spread along the Mediterranean Sea, occupying present-day Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, and Israel. d. Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are five of the biggest religions in the world. Question 50 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text These regions are also called formal regions wherein some trait is shared with relative uniformity across the space. Select one: a. Uniform regions b. Vernacular regions c. Functional regions

d. Nodal regions