Question 1

In 1994, which Mexican group rejected NAFTA and its globalization policies on the world stage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sandinistas 
B)  Zapatistas 
C)  Tijuana Majority 
D)  The Castinadas 
E)  Los Pollos Hermanos 
A)  Sandinistas 
B)  Zapatistas 
C)  Tijuana Majority 
D)  The Castinadas 
E)  Los Pollos Hermanos

Question 2

The old saying "think globally, act locally" applies even more because alter-globalists are indeed acting globally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

How does globalization work?

Accepted Answer

A)  It promotes the nationalization of fossil-derived resources. 
B)  It highlights the exploitation of the world markets. 
C)  It gives nation-states full autonomy. 
D)  It emphasizes the geographic divide between the North and the South 
E)  It underpins a transformation in the organization of human affairs by linking together and expanding human activity across regions and continents. 
A)  It promotes the nationalization of fossil-derived resources. 
B)  It highlights the exploitation of the world markets. 
C)  It gives nation-states full autonomy. 
D)  It emphasizes the geographic divide between the North and the South 
E)  It underpins a transformation in the organization of human affairs by linking together and expanding human activity across regions and continents.

Question 4

Walden Bello argues that the income gap between "rich" and "poor" countries ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  has begun to shrink 
B)  continues to grow 
C)  continues to shrink 
D)  has recently begun to grow 
E)  has remained consistent despite new economic policies driven by globalization 
A)  has begun to shrink 
B)  continues to grow 
C)  continues to shrink 
D)  has recently begun to grow 
E)  has remained consistent despite new economic policies driven by globalization

Question 5

As a result of globalization and the rise of multinational corporations, the nation-state has more sovereignty than ever before.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How was China able to lift 600 million people out of poverty?

Accepted Answer

A)  By finding competitive niches and succeeding in attracting foreign capital 
B)  By finding competitive niches and avoiding attracting foreign capital 
C)  By becoming the bank of the world 
D)  By becoming a military superpower 
E)  By becoming a capitalist open market 
A)  By finding competitive niches and succeeding in attracting foreign capital 
B)  By finding competitive niches and avoiding attracting foreign capital 
C)  By becoming the bank of the world 
D)  By becoming a military superpower 
E)  By becoming a capitalist open market

Question 7

In an attempt to restructure the world economy away from the traditional dominance of the G7, ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  informal alliances such as the BRICS were formed 
B)  regional bodies such as Mercosur and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations were encouraged 
C)  proposals were put forward to reform the United Nations, the World Bank, and the IMF 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above, as the structure in place was too powerful 
A)  informal alliances such as the BRICS were formed 
B)  regional bodies such as Mercosur and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations were encouraged 
C)  proposals were put forward to reform the United Nations, the World Bank, and the IMF 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above, as the structure in place was too powerful

Question 8

As of 2010, China was growing at a pace to become the world's biggest exporter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Why are exports from developing countries growing faster in comparison to the rest of the world?

Accepted Answer

This increase in exports from developing

Question 10

What can be said about the apparent decline of the United States as a world power?

Accepted Answer

Donald Trump was elected president of th

Question 11

How can the recent resurgence of nationalism be explained?

Accepted Answer

Part of the anger about globalization wa

Question 12

Define the concept of "global civil society" and discuss reasons for its ascendency.

Accepted Answer

Global civil society is defined as the t

Question 13

How is the United States taking advantage of globalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  By helping other nations become democratic 
B)  By neo-nationalism 
C)  By imposing new tariffs on China 
D)  By setting a new stage for it imperial interests 
E)  By transnational organizations 
A)  By helping other nations become democratic 
B)  By neo-nationalism 
C)  By imposing new tariffs on China 
D)  By setting a new stage for it imperial interests 
E)  By transnational organizations

Question 14

Africa accounts for approximately what percentage of the world's GDP?

Accepted Answer

A)  Less than 1 per cent 
B)  3 per cent 
C)  10 per cent 
D)  15 per cent 
E)  20 per cent 
A)  Less than 1 per cent 
B)  3 per cent 
C)  10 per cent 
D)  15 per cent 
E)  20 per cent

Question 15

How is contemporary globalization different than the capitalism experienced by Marx?

Accepted Answer

A)  The diversity in range of economic production 
B)  The flattening of the world economy 
C)  The establishment of a hub and spoke economy 
D)  The speed and intensity of interconnections 
E)  The democratization of economic production 
A)  The diversity in range of economic production 
B)  The flattening of the world economy 
C)  The establishment of a hub and spoke economy 
D)  The speed and intensity of interconnections 
E)  The democratization of economic production

Question 16

Since 2010, China's economy has entered a period of ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  rapid growth and industrialization 
B)  slow growth 
C)  steady growth 
D)  positive growth but a boom and bust economy 
E)  All of the above 
A)  rapid growth and industrialization 
B)  slow growth 
C)  steady growth 
D)  positive growth but a boom and bust economy 
E)  All of the above

Question 17

Most of the foreign direct investment to the Global South flows to India.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Why has globalization led to the conceptualization that the current era is the "global age"?

Accepted Answer

Globalization is a transplanetary proces

Question 19

How was the concept of territory been reshaped by globalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is no longer the social space of human activity. 
B)  It is limited to local activities. 
C)  It is now understood as the space for migrations. 
D)  It has become a clear and defined concept. 
E)  It has fallen out of use. 
A)  It is no longer the social space of human activity. 
B)  It is limited to local activities. 
C)  It is now understood as the space for migrations. 
D)  It has become a clear and defined concept. 
E)  It has fallen out of use.

Question 20

The HIV/AIDS epidemic response can be thought of as an example of alter-globalist movements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Globalization and Development

In 1994, which Mexican group rejected NAFTA and its globalization policies on the world stage?

The old saying "think globally, act locally" applies even more because alter-globalists are indeed acting globally.

How does globalization work?

Walden Bello argues that the income gap between "rich" and "poor" countries ______________.

As a result of globalization and the rise of multinational corporations, the nation-state has more sovereignty than ever before.

How was China able to lift 600 million people out of poverty?

In an attempt to restructure the world economy away from the traditional dominance of the G7, ________________.

As of 2010, China was growing at a pace to become the world's biggest exporter.

Why are exports from developing countries growing faster in comparison to the rest of the world?

What can be said about the apparent decline of the United States as a world power?

How can the recent resurgence of nationalism be explained?

Define the concept of "global civil society" and discuss reasons for its ascendency.

How is the United States taking advantage of globalization?

Africa accounts for approximately what percentage of the world's GDP?

How is contemporary globalization different than the capitalism experienced by Marx?

Since 2010, China's economy has entered a period of ______________.

Most of the foreign direct investment to the Global South flows to India.

Why has globalization led to the conceptualization that the current era is the "global age"?

How was the concept of territory been reshaped by globalization?

The HIV/AIDS epidemic response can be thought of as an example of alter-globalist movements.

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