Question 1

Modernization theory is particularly effective in explaining why some countries remain in poverty while other countries have achieved economic success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of these is a problem for countries with high birthrates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of caregivers for dependent elderly individuals 
B)  Strains on public services such as schools and hospitals 
C)  A lack of workers and the need to import labor 
D)  A low death rate 
A)  Lack of caregivers for dependent elderly individuals 
B)  Strains on public services such as schools and hospitals 
C)  A lack of workers and the need to import labor 
D)  A low death rate

Question 3

The economic success of _____ argues against the assumptions of dependency theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethiopia and Somalia 
B)  Singapore and Hong Kong 
C)  France and Great Britain 
D)  Japan and China 
A)  Ethiopia and Somalia 
B)  Singapore and Hong Kong 
C)  France and Great Britain 
D)  Japan and China

Question 4

One flaw of dependency theory is that many of today's poor countries were never colonies and that some former colonies have done well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

High birthrates as well as low birthrates can create problems for societies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Colonization provided the greatest benefit to colonizing nations when the colonies were kept underdeveloped.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

_____ is a system by which more powerful nations became wealthy by taking raw materials from less powerful societies and reaping profits from products finished in the homeland.

Accepted Answer

A)  Profiteering 
B)  Colonialism 
C)  Imperial dependency 
D)  Royal exploit 
A)  Profiteering 
B)  Colonialism 
C)  Imperial dependency 
D)  Royal exploit

Question 8

According to the text, global stratification contributes to the threat of terrorism, particularly against the United States. Which of the following is not one of the reasons why this is the case?

Accepted Answer

A)  Western culture is perceived as degenerate by some traditional religious leaders. 
B)  The consumerism of American culture is seen as threatening to the traditional way of life in some countries. 
C)  The sexual freedom and relative equality of Western women is seen as undermining traditional values in other countries. 
D)  Religious extremists do not recognize the economic dependency of poor countries on wealthy countries. 
A)  Western culture is perceived as degenerate by some traditional religious leaders. 
B)  The consumerism of American culture is seen as threatening to the traditional way of life in some countries. 
C)  The sexual freedom and relative equality of Western women is seen as undermining traditional values in other countries. 
D)  Religious extremists do not recognize the economic dependency of poor countries on wealthy countries.

Question 9

According to the United Nations, absolute poverty is defined as a situation in which people live on less than ____ a day.

Accepted Answer

A)  $1.25 
B)  $2.50 
C)  $5 
D)  $10 
A)  $1.25 
B)  $2.50 
C)  $5 
D)  $10

Question 10

Which of the following is false about multinational corporations in the global economy?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have contributed to the exploitation of the poor peripheral nations. 
B)  Multinationals' search for cheap labor has encouraged low-skilled workers to immigrate from poor to richer nations. 
C)  Multinationals have created a poor and dependent workforce that is predominantly White. 
D)  They have contributed to racial tensions between people from different countries. 
A)  They have contributed to the exploitation of the poor peripheral nations. 
B)  Multinationals' search for cheap labor has encouraged low-skilled workers to immigrate from poor to richer nations. 
C)  Multinationals have created a poor and dependent workforce that is predominantly White. 
D)  They have contributed to racial tensions between people from different countries.

Question 11

Which of these statements about the relationship between population growth and economic development is the most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is clear that large populations have a negative impact on development. 
B)  The relationship between population growth and development is consistent across all countries. 
C)  The cases of China and India indicate that high birthrates do not necessarily prevent development. 
D)  Population size affects development, but development has no impact on population size. 
A)  It is clear that large populations have a negative impact on development. 
B)  The relationship between population growth and development is consistent across all countries. 
C)  The cases of China and India indicate that high birthrates do not necessarily prevent development. 
D)  Population size affects development, but development has no impact on population size.

Question 12

According to modernization theory, social change

Accepted Answer

A)  stems from technological change. 
B)  is associated with decreased internal differentiation. 
C)  requires the establishment of an upper class. 
D)  can occur only when internal equality exists. 
A)  stems from technological change. 
B)  is associated with decreased internal differentiation. 
C)  requires the establishment of an upper class. 
D)  can occur only when internal equality exists.

Question 13

Most of the world's wealthiest countries are industrialized or oil-producing nations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to _____, poverty results from the reliance of low-income countries on wealthy nations.

Accepted Answer

A)  modernization theory 
B)  dependency theory 
C)  world systems theory 
D)  social exchange theory 
A)  modernization theory 
B)  dependency theory 
C)  world systems theory 
D)  social exchange theory

Question 15

Define transnational communities and describe their functions.

Accepted Answer

Transnational communities are groups of

Question 16

How does modernization theory conceptualize economic development? What leads to economic development? What can hinder it?

Accepted Answer

Modernization theory conceptualizes econ

Question 17

Explain the consequences of global stratification for both wealthy and low-income nations in terms of population, health, the environment, education, and literacy.

Accepted Answer

Global stratification has significant co

Question 18

Discuss the key causes of child labor around the world.

Accepted Answer

Child labor is a complex issue with mult

Question 19

Compare and contrast the concepts of relative poverty, absolute poverty, and extreme poverty. Provide an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Relative poverty, absolute poverty, and

Question 20

Your text notes that Barbie dolls can bought relatively cheaply in the United States because they are manufactured in China, Indonesia, or Malaysia by those who are probably not much older than the young girls who play with Barbies. Moreover, Barbie is played with in over 150 countries around the world. This illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)  the fact that goods like toys and clothing link the United States to the rest of the world. 
B)  that people simply do not care about child labor if it saves them money. 
C)  that popular protests against outsourcing have actually accelerated job loss. 
D)  how children are valued around the world. 
A)  the fact that goods like toys and clothing link the United States to the rest of the world. 
B)  that people simply do not care about child labor if it saves them money. 
C)  that popular protests against outsourcing have actually accelerated job loss. 
D)  how children are valued around the world.

Modernization theory is particularly effective in explaining why some countries remain in poverty while other countries have achieved economic success.

Which of these is a problem for countries with high birthrates?

The economic success of _____ argues against the assumptions of dependency theory.

One flaw of dependency theory is that many of today's poor countries were never colonies and that some former colonies have done well.

High birthrates as well as low birthrates can create problems for societies.

Colonization provided the greatest benefit to colonizing nations when the colonies were kept underdeveloped.

_____ is a system by which more powerful nations became wealthy by taking raw materials from less powerful societies and reaping profits from products finished in the homeland.

According to the text, global stratification contributes to the threat of terrorism, particularly against the United States. Which of the following is not one of the reasons why this is the case?

According to the United Nations, absolute poverty is defined as a situation in which people live on less than ____ a day.

Which of the following is false about multinational corporations in the global economy?

Which of these statements about the relationship between population growth and economic development is the most accurate?

According to modernization theory, social change

Most of the world's wealthiest countries are industrialized or oil-producing nations.

According to _____, poverty results from the reliance of low-income countries on wealthy nations.

Define transnational communities and describe their functions.

How does modernization theory conceptualize economic development? What leads to economic development? What can hinder it?

Explain the consequences of global stratification for both wealthy and low-income nations in terms of population, health, the environment, education, and literacy.

Discuss the key causes of child labor around the world.

Compare and contrast the concepts of relative poverty, absolute poverty, and extreme poverty. Provide an example of each.

Sociological Perspective

Culture

Doing Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organization

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economy and Politics

Environment, Population and Social Change

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Exam 9: Global Stratification

Modernization theory is particularly effective in explaining why some countries remain in poverty while other countries have achieved economic success.

Which of these is a problem for countries with high birthrates?

The economic success of _____ argues against the assumptions of dependency theory.

One flaw of dependency theory is that many of today's poor countries were never colonies and that some former colonies have done well.

High birthrates as well as low birthrates can create problems for societies.

Colonization provided the greatest benefit to colonizing nations when the colonies were kept underdeveloped.

_____ is a system by which more powerful nations became wealthy by taking raw materials from less powerful societies and reaping profits from products finished in the homeland.

According to the text, global stratification contributes to the threat of terrorism, particularly against the United States. Which of the following is not one of the reasons why this is the case?

According to the United Nations, absolute poverty is defined as a situation in which people live on less than ____ a day.

Which of the following is false about multinational corporations in the global economy?

Which of these statements about the relationship between population growth and economic development is the most accurate?

According to modernization theory, social change

Most of the world's wealthiest countries are industrialized or oil-producing nations.

According to _____, poverty results from the reliance of low-income countries on wealthy nations.

Define transnational communities and describe their functions.

How does modernization theory conceptualize economic development? What leads to economic development? What can hinder it?

Explain the consequences of global stratification for both wealthy and low-income nations in terms of population, health, the environment, education, and literacy.

Discuss the key causes of child labor around the world.

Compare and contrast the concepts of relative poverty, absolute poverty, and extreme poverty. Provide an example of each.

Sociological Perspective

Culture

Doing Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organization

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economy and Politics

Environment, Population and Social Change

Filters