Question 1

V. I. Lenin believed the second wave of European imperialism was caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  the desire of European adventurers for gold and silver. 
B)  the "white man's burden" to convert heathens to Christianity. 
C)  the monopoly stage of capitalism, which needed cheap raw materials and investment for accumulating capital. 
D)  the idle rich who wanted political positions abroad. 
E)  All of the above are causes. 
A)  the desire of European adventurers for gold and silver. 
B)  the "white man's burden" to convert heathens to Christianity. 
C)  the monopoly stage of capitalism, which needed cheap raw materials and investment for accumulating capital. 
D)  the idle rich who wanted political positions abroad. 
E)  All of the above are causes.

Question 2

The second wave of European imperialism saw the United States expand its influence in

Accepted Answer

A)  Thailand. 
B)  the Congo. 
C)  Guyana. 
D)  the Philippines. 
E)  China. 
A)  Thailand. 
B)  the Congo. 
C)  Guyana. 
D)  the Philippines. 
E)  China.

Question 3

Common goals for foreign aid include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Environmental protection 
B)  Reduced military spending 
C)  Increased power for women 
D)  Promotion of democratic governance and human rights 
E)  All of the above are common goals. 
A)  Environmental protection 
B)  Reduced military spending 
C)  Increased power for women 
D)  Promotion of democratic governance and human rights 
E)  All of the above are common goals.

Question 4

One explanation for why some countries are underdeveloped is offered by modernization theory, which claims that

Accepted Answer

A)  state involvement in the economy is the key to development. 
B)  the major civilizations of the world will clash, bringing about global warfare. 
C)  less developed countries are exploited because global capitalism makes them dependent on the rich countries that create exploitative rules for trade and production. 
D)  wealth is created through efficient production, free enterprise, and free trade. 
E)  modern economies are based on natural resources and favorable geographic position, such as access to waterways. 
A)  state involvement in the economy is the key to development. 
B)  the major civilizations of the world will clash, bringing about global warfare. 
C)  less developed countries are exploited because global capitalism makes them dependent on the rich countries that create exploitative rules for trade and production. 
D)  wealth is created through efficient production, free enterprise, and free trade. 
E)  modern economies are based on natural resources and favorable geographic position, such as access to waterways.

Question 5

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is

Accepted Answer

A)  money that flows directly from one country to another. 
B)  money that flows from international banks to LLDCs. 
C)  investment by MNCs in states in the Global South. 
D)  money that may only be used for humanitarian disaster relief. 
E)  money allocated to the military for security concerns. 
A)  money that flows directly from one country to another. 
B)  money that flows from international banks to LLDCs. 
C)  investment by MNCs in states in the Global South. 
D)  money that may only be used for humanitarian disaster relief. 
E)  money allocated to the military for security concerns.

Question 6

The less-developed countries are primarily located in the Global South.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

More than double the money spent on foreign aid is through monies received from immigrants working in foreign countries who send wages back home to their families.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The modern global system was created by the powerful states, primarily to create a global civil society inspired by values of justice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Second World consisted of the Soviet Union, its allies, and countries committed to planned economic policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

How have the NICs (newly industrialized countries) achieved a high level of economic development?

Accepted Answer

They have taken advantage of low wage ra

Question 11

What does LLDC stand for?

Accepted Answer

Least Developed of t

Question 12

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is investment by multinational corporations directly in the economy of a country that creates a long-term relationship between the two.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

From 2006 onward, the United States has pledged to provide aid of at least $5 billion each year. This represents the largest increase in U.S. development assistance since the Marshall Plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Remittances are particularly valuable to many Global South countries because the money is typically spent immediately on basics such as food, clothing, housing, and education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Most countries in the Global South (outside Latin America) got their independence after

Accepted Answer

A)  the Russian invasion of Afghanistan. 
B)  World War II. 
C)  the end of the Cold War. 
D)  the end of World War I. 
E)  All of the above are true. 
A)  the Russian invasion of Afghanistan. 
B)  World War II. 
C)  the end of the Cold War. 
D)  the end of World War I. 
E)  All of the above are true.

Question 16

One explanation as to why some countries are underdeveloped is offered by dependency theory, which explains that

Accepted Answer

A)  some countries' political systems are so mismanaged that they need to depend on the Global North for help. 
B)  the major civilizations of the world will clash, bringing about global warfare. 
C)  less developed countries are exploited because global capitalism makes them dependent on the rich countries that create exploitative rules for trade and production. 
D)  wealth is created through efficient production, free enterprise, and free trade. 
E)  the poor are dependent on the elites in their country for jobs and lack any independent means of acquiring wealth. 
A)  some countries' political systems are so mismanaged that they need to depend on the Global North for help. 
B)  the major civilizations of the world will clash, bringing about global warfare. 
C)  less developed countries are exploited because global capitalism makes them dependent on the rich countries that create exploitative rules for trade and production. 
D)  wealth is created through efficient production, free enterprise, and free trade. 
E)  the poor are dependent on the elites in their country for jobs and lack any independent means of acquiring wealth.

Question 17

An economic strategy that focuses on domestic industries for the purpose of discouraging imports is called

Accepted Answer

A)  export-led industrialization. 
B)  dependent development. 
C)  dualism. 
D)  imperialism. 
E)  import-substitution industrialization. 
A)  export-led industrialization. 
B)  dependent development. 
C)  dualism. 
D)  imperialism. 
E)  import-substitution industrialization.

Question 18

An economic system that focuses on supply and demand in the marketplace and emphasizes minimal government regulation of the economy is called

Accepted Answer

A)  a command economy. 
B)  mercantilism. 
C)  colonialism. 
D)  a laissez-faire economy. 
E)  socialism. 
A)  a command economy. 
B)  mercantilism. 
C)  colonialism. 
D)  a laissez-faire economy. 
E)  socialism.

Question 19

Which of the following is not true of Global South nations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most of them are underdeveloped compared with Global North countries. 
B)  There is a wide variety of geographic, demographic, political, and cultural differences between Global South nations. 
C)  Almost all of them are achieving impressive levels of economic growth through the use of import substitution policies. 
D)  They are located south of the equator. 
E)  Almost all of them are former colonies. 
A)  Most of them are underdeveloped compared with Global North countries. 
B)  There is a wide variety of geographic, demographic, political, and cultural differences between Global South nations. 
C)  Almost all of them are achieving impressive levels of economic growth through the use of import substitution policies. 
D)  They are located south of the equator. 
E)  Almost all of them are former colonies.

Question 20

Dualism benefits developing countries because its goal is to make sure both urban and rural sectors equally benefit from development by multinational corporations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

V. I. Lenin believed the second wave of European imperialism was caused by

The second wave of European imperialism saw the United States expand its influence in

Common goals for foreign aid include which of the following?

One explanation for why some countries are underdeveloped is offered by modernization theory, which claims that

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is

The less-developed countries are primarily located in the Global South.

More than double the money spent on foreign aid is through monies received from immigrants working in foreign countries who send wages back home to their families.

The modern global system was created by the powerful states, primarily to create a global civil society inspired by values of justice.

The Second World consisted of the Soviet Union, its allies, and countries committed to planned economic policies.

How have the NICs (newly industrialized countries) achieved a high level of economic development?

What does LLDC stand for?

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is investment by multinational corporations directly in the economy of a country that creates a long-term relationship between the two.

From 2006 onward, the United States has pledged to provide aid of at least $5 billion each year. This represents the largest increase in U.S. development assistance since the Marshall Plan.

Remittances are particularly valuable to many Global South countries because the money is typically spent immediately on basics such as food, clothing, housing, and education.

Most countries in the Global South (outside Latin America) got their independence after

One explanation as to why some countries are underdeveloped is offered by dependency theory, which explains that

An economic strategy that focuses on domestic industries for the purpose of discouraging imports is called

An economic system that focuses on supply and demand in the marketplace and emphasizes minimal government regulation of the economy is called

Which of the following is not true of Global South nations?

Dualism benefits developing countries because its goal is to make sure both urban and rural sectors equally benefit from development by multinational corporations.

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Exam 5: The Global South in a World of Powers

V. I. Lenin believed the second wave of European imperialism was caused by

The second wave of European imperialism saw the United States expand its influence in

Common goals for foreign aid include which of the following?

One explanation for why some countries are underdeveloped is offered by modernization theory, which claims that

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is

The less-developed countries are primarily located in the Global South.

More than double the money spent on foreign aid is through monies received from immigrants working in foreign countries who send wages back home to their families.

The modern global system was created by the powerful states, primarily to create a global civil society inspired by values of justice.

The Second World consisted of the Soviet Union, its allies, and countries committed to planned economic policies.

How have the NICs (newly industrialized countries) achieved a high level of economic development?

What does LLDC stand for?

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is investment by multinational corporations directly in the economy of a country that creates a long-term relationship between the two.

From 2006 onward, the United States has pledged to provide aid of at least $5 billion each year. This represents the largest increase in U.S. development assistance since the Marshall Plan.

Remittances are particularly valuable to many Global South countries because the money is typically spent immediately on basics such as food, clothing, housing, and education.

Most countries in the Global South (outside Latin America) got their independence after

One explanation as to why some countries are underdeveloped is offered by dependency theory, which explains that

An economic strategy that focuses on domestic industries for the purpose of discouraging imports is called

An economic system that focuses on supply and demand in the marketplace and emphasizes minimal government regulation of the economy is called

Which of the following is not true of Global South nations?

Dualism benefits developing countries because its goal is to make sure both urban and rural sectors equally benefit from development by multinational corporations.

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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