Question 1

Laissez-faire economics emphasizes the need to accumulate gold and silver, and to conquer foreign territory to ensure state security.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Global East is the name given to the rapidly growing economies of East and South Asia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The measure of country's citizen-based and corporation-based productivity is called Gross National Income.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Banco del Sur was created by G-77 members to fund major infrastructure projects without Global North interference.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In attempting to explain the persistent underdevelopment of the Global South, some theorists direct attention primarily toward what happens within these countries whereas others focus on the position of developing countries in the world political economy. Compare the modernization and dependency theories on the causes of the economic gap between rich and poor countries. Which one do you find more convincing? Why?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In attempting to explain the persistent underdevelopment...

Question 6

Which of the following is not a regional trade regime?

Accepted Answer

A)  CAFTA 
B)  Mercosur 
C)  ASEAN 
D)  APDC 
E)  EU 
A)  CAFTA 
B)  Mercosur 
C)  ASEAN 
D)  APDC 
E)  EU

Question 7

Unlike earlier time periods, at the end of World War I the colonial territories of Germany and the Ottoman Empire were

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A)  parceled out among the victorious allies. 
B)  transferred under the League of Nations to countries that would rule them as "mandates" until eventual self-rule. 
C)  allowed to remain under the control of Germany and Turkey. 
D)  given independence. 
E)  None of the above is true. 
A)  parceled out among the victorious allies. 
B)  transferred under the League of Nations to countries that would rule them as "mandates" until eventual self-rule. 
C)  allowed to remain under the control of Germany and Turkey. 
D)  given independence. 
E)  None of the above is true.

Question 8

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Global North?

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A)  wealthy 
B)  located in the Northern Hemisphere 
C)  industrialized 
D)  democratic 
E)  All of the above are characteristics. 
A)  wealthy 
B)  located in the Northern Hemisphere 
C)  industrialized 
D)  democratic 
E)  All of the above are characteristics.

Question 9

Discuss the importance of remittances in regards to its contributions to another country's GDP? In what ways would this have an affect on that country's quality of life and its effects on immigration?

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Remittances play a crucial role in contr

Question 10

Many donor nations become frustrated with slow growth rates of Global South nations because

Accepted Answer

A)  many Global South countries do not endorse core Western values. 
B)  many Global South countries are entrenched in their values. 
C)  many Global South countries do not endorse an entrepreneurial creativity. 
D)  many Global South countries condemn consumerism. 
E)  All of the above are reasons for frustration of donor nations. 
A)  many Global South countries do not endorse core Western values. 
B)  many Global South countries are entrenched in their values. 
C)  many Global South countries do not endorse an entrepreneurial creativity. 
D)  many Global South countries condemn consumerism. 
E)  All of the above are reasons for frustration of donor nations.

Question 11

Business enterprises that are headquartered in one country but invest and operate in other countries are called

Accepted Answer

A)  NICs. 
B)  Asian Tigers. 
C)  MNCs. 
D)  Global Northern countries. 
E)  Global Eastern countries. 
A)  NICs. 
B)  Asian Tigers. 
C)  MNCs. 
D)  Global Northern countries. 
E)  Global Eastern countries.

Question 12

MNCs have been praised by some and condemned by others. What are the pros and cons of MNCs in the Global South? On the whole, has their presence there produced positive or negative effects?

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The answer of MNCs have been praised by some and...

Question 13

____________________ are the monies earned by immigrants working in rich countries (which almost exceeds the income they could earn working in their home country) that they send to their families in their country.

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The answer of ____________________ are the monies earned by immigrants...

Question 14

The native ethnic and cultural inhabitant populations within countries, referred to as the 'Fourth World" is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The native ethnic and cultural inhabitant populations...

Question 15

Describe the newly industrialized countries of the Global East.

Accepted Answer

The Global East constitutes th

Question 16

Distinguish between the first and second waves of European imperialism. What ideological / economic themes marked the first wave? How did imperialism and realpolitik play a significant role in the second wave of imperialism?

Accepted Answer

The first wave of European imperialism o

Question 17

By the year 1914 Europe had regained control of roughly one-fourth of the globe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

All of the following are true of decolonization except:

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A)  as self-determination gained acceptance, the rationale for colonization was rejected. 
B)  World War II sapped the ability of former colonizing nations to maintain the costs necessary to support colonies. 
C)  decolonization set up some enduring rivalries still in existence today. 
D)  decolonization was achieved with no violence or bloodshed. 
E)  the Nonaligned Movement grew out of former colonies fearful of their new independence being compromised by Cold War loyalties. 
A)  as self-determination gained acceptance, the rationale for colonization was rejected. 
B)  World War II sapped the ability of former colonizing nations to maintain the costs necessary to support colonies. 
C)  decolonization set up some enduring rivalries still in existence today. 
D)  decolonization was achieved with no violence or bloodshed. 
E)  the Nonaligned Movement grew out of former colonies fearful of their new independence being compromised by Cold War loyalties.

Question 19

Remittances constitute more than double the global total dollars in

Accepted Answer

A)  G-77 aid. 
B)  foreign aid. 
C)  foreign direct investment. 
D)  externalities. 
E)  military aid. 
A)  G-77 aid. 
B)  foreign aid. 
C)  foreign direct investment. 
D)  externalities. 
E)  military aid.

Question 20

Mercantilism is the economic philosophy advocating free markets, free trade, and little government intervention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Laissez-faire economics emphasizes the need to accumulate gold and silver, and to conquer foreign territory to ensure state security.

Global East is the name given to the rapidly growing economies of East and South Asia.

The measure of country's citizen-based and corporation-based productivity is called Gross National Income.

Banco del Sur was created by G-77 members to fund major infrastructure projects without Global North interference.

Which of the following is not a regional trade regime?

Unlike earlier time periods, at the end of World War I the colonial territories of Germany and the Ottoman Empire were

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Global North?

Discuss the importance of remittances in regards to its contributions to another country's GDP? In what ways would this have an affect on that country's quality of life and its effects on immigration?

Many donor nations become frustrated with slow growth rates of Global South nations because

Business enterprises that are headquartered in one country but invest and operate in other countries are called

MNCs have been praised by some and condemned by others. What are the pros and cons of MNCs in the Global South? On the whole, has their presence there produced positive or negative effects?

____________________ are the monies earned by immigrants working in rich countries (which almost exceeds the income they could earn working in their home country) that they send to their families in their country.

The native ethnic and cultural inhabitant populations within countries, referred to as the 'Fourth World" is called ____________________.

Describe the newly industrialized countries of the Global East.

Distinguish between the first and second waves of European imperialism. What ideological / economic themes marked the first wave? How did imperialism and realpolitik play a significant role in the second wave of imperialism?

By the year 1914 Europe had regained control of roughly one-fourth of the globe.

All of the following are true of decolonization except:

Remittances constitute more than double the global total dollars in

Mercantilism is the economic philosophy advocating free markets, free trade, and little government intervention.

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Exam 5: The Global South in a World of Powers

Laissez-faire economics emphasizes the need to accumulate gold and silver, and to conquer foreign territory to ensure state security.

Global East is the name given to the rapidly growing economies of East and South Asia.

The measure of country's citizen-based and corporation-based productivity is called Gross National Income.

Banco del Sur was created by G-77 members to fund major infrastructure projects without Global North interference.

Which of the following is not a regional trade regime?

Unlike earlier time periods, at the end of World War I the colonial territories of Germany and the Ottoman Empire were

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Global North?

Discuss the importance of remittances in regards to its contributions to another country's GDP? In what ways would this have an affect on that country's quality of life and its effects on immigration?

Many donor nations become frustrated with slow growth rates of Global South nations because

Business enterprises that are headquartered in one country but invest and operate in other countries are called

MNCs have been praised by some and condemned by others. What are the pros and cons of MNCs in the Global South? On the whole, has their presence there produced positive or negative effects?

____________________ are the monies earned by immigrants working in rich countries (which almost exceeds the income they could earn working in their home country) that they send to their families in their country.

The native ethnic and cultural inhabitant populations within countries, referred to as the 'Fourth World" is called ____________________.

Describe the newly industrialized countries of the Global East.

Distinguish between the first and second waves of European imperialism. What ideological / economic themes marked the first wave? How did imperialism and realpolitik play a significant role in the second wave of imperialism?

By the year 1914 Europe had regained control of roughly one-fourth of the globe.

All of the following are true of decolonization except:

Remittances constitute more than double the global total dollars in

Mercantilism is the economic philosophy advocating free markets, free trade, and little government intervention.

Exploring World Politics

Theories of World Politics

Theories of International Decision Making

Rivalries and Relations Among the Great Powers

Nonstate Actors and the Quest for Global

The Threat of Armed Conflict to the World

The Pursuit of Power Through Arms and Alliances

The Quest for Peace Through International Law and Collective Security

The Globalization of International Finance

International Trade in the Global Marketplace

The Demographic and Cultural Dimensions of Globalization

The Promotion of Human Development and Human Rights

Global Responsibility for the Preservation of the Environment

Looking Ahead at Global Trends

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