World History Exam: 08.06 Globalization

What motivates countries to join regional trade blocs? Removing barriers to trade protects from influence of foreign markets Increasing tariffs adds to the national GDP Eliminating barriers to trade benefits the economies of member nations Expanding trade relationships reduces cultural diffusion Points earned on this question: 5

All of following are true about how the European Union differs from NAFTA except the European Union has a common currency and NAFTA does not the European Union has social goals, while NAFTA does not the European Union has political goals, while NAFTA does not the European Union has tariffs, while NAFTA does not Points earned on this question: 5

In what way will membership in the European Union most benefit candidate nations? Economically Religiously Politically Socially Points earned on this question: 5

Which of the following is a negative aspect of American and European consumerism? People from "Third World" countries want the same products that others want. The European Union (EU) faces a serious debt crisis, and it is not yet resolved. Chinese workers will work long hours for lower wages than most Western workers. Free trade agreements (FTAs) often hurt developing nations and help the West. Points earned on this question: 5

What is a common trait among developed nations? A multicultural society A national language A high per-capita income A highly agricultural society Points earned on this question: 5

What is a criticism of labeling countries as developed? They often must adhere to a Western-style economy to be considered developed. They must participate in a free-trade agreement with other nations to be considered developed. They exist only in North America and Europe and are not inclusive of other parts of the world. They ignore key environmental issues, whereas developing nations do not. Points earned on this question: 5

Which is not an example of cultural diffusion in the United States? Eating a hotdog at a barbeque Going to a sushi restaurant Attending a live opera event Taking a Latin dance class Points earned on this question: 5

Which of the following is not an example of an effort to curb cultural diffusion? Requiring women to cover their wrists and ankles in many Middle Eastern nations India changing the names of cities to the traditional names Requiring the usage of chopsticks as eating utensils in China Having a rock concert in a public park in Japan Points earned on this question: 5

Free trade agreements (FTAs) led most directly to which of the following outcomes? Better working conditions Educational reforms Cultural diffusion Immigration Points earned on this question: 0

What was the precursor to the Baby Boom? The Great Depression World War I World War II The Korean War Points earned on this question: 5

What was the primary reason for the economic boom that occurred in the United States after World War II? It wasn't necessary to rebuild land and industries. It was necessary to rebuild land and industries. The Marshall Plan provided money to develop industries. The European Union provided money to develop industries. Points earned on this question: 5

What prompted Indians to relocate to London and the United Kingdom? Availability of work in the metropole Attraction to British culture and life Unsettled conflicts with the pieds-noirs Desire to obtain rural tracts of land Points earned on this question: 5