Question 1

Globalization is characterized by
A) the isolation of cultures due to communication technology, global capitalism, and international political institutions.
B) the interconnectedness of people's lives through communication technology, global capitalism, and international political institutions.
C) the decline in interdependence as a result of communication technology, global capitalism, and international political institutions.
D) the homogenization of cultures into one unified culture.

Accepted Answer

Globalization is characterized by the interconnectedness of people's lives across the world, facilitated by advances in communication technology, the spread of global capitalism, and the influence of international political institutions. This interconnectedness impacts economies, political systems, and cultures, making them more integrated and interdependent.

Question 2

Which of the following is true of globalization?
A) It is positive because cultures are not affected.
B) It is positive because the gap between the wealthy and the poor is decreasing within countries and around the world.
C) It is complex and contradictory and has a major impact on intercultural communication.
D) It is static and predictable.

Accepted Answer

Globalization is a multifaceted process that significantly influences intercultural communication, often in complex and contradictory ways. It affects economies, cultures, and societies, leading to both positive and negative outcomes. Unlike the other options, which present oversimplified or inaccurate views of globalization, option C accurately captures its nuanced impact on intercultural communication.

Question 3

The terms global South and global North highlight which of the following?
A) the division between wealthy, developed nations in the southern hemisphere and poorer, developing nations in the northern hemisphere.
B) the division between former centers of colonial power and formerly colonized countries.
C) the geopolitics of the Cold War.
D) the division between North America and South America.

Accepted Answer

The terms global South and global North are used to describe the socio-economic and political division between wealthier, developed countries (often referred to as the global North) and poorer, developing countries (referred to as the global South), which often aligns with historical patterns of colonialism and post-colonial power dynamics, rather than strictly geographical divisions.

Question 4

Colonization occurs when
A) people disperse after a natural, political, or economic disaster yet remain in contact with their homeland.
B) people settle in new geographic regions.
C) outside powers impose language, cultural, and/or religious practices on others for the purpose of expansion or exploitation of land or resources.
D) groups of people integrate into a new country while sustaining their cultural identity.

Accepted Answer

Colonization occurs when outside powers impose language, cultural, and/or religious practices on others for the purpose of expansion or exploitation of land or resources.

Question 5

Cultural imperialism is defined as
A) the domination of one culture over others through cultural forms.
B) the invasion of other people's land through military force and violence.
C) the equal flow of cultural products around the globe.
D) the harmonization of cultures into one culture.

Accepted Answer

Cultural imperialism refers to the domination of one culture over others, often through the dissemination of cultural products and values, rather than through direct military force or the blending of cultures into a single entity.

Question 6

The growth in power of multinational corporations is one of the characteristics of
A) political globalization.
B) economic globalization.
C) cultural globalization.
D) corporate globalization.

Accepted Answer

The growth in power of multinational corporations is primarily associated with economic globalization, as it involves the increasing interdependence of world economies due to the growth of cross-border trade and investment.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true?
A) Free trade agreements liberalize trade by reducing trade tariffs and barriers transnationally.
B) Free trade agreements move manufacturing sectors and service sectors to locations with more expensive labor and more business and environmental regulations.
C) Free trade agreements are accepted by all as beneficial.
D) Free trade agreements give developing countries an advantage over their trade.

Accepted Answer

Free trade agreements are designed to reduce or eliminate trade barriers such as tariffs and quotas between participating countries, thereby liberalizing trade. This facilitates a more efficient allocation of resources, increases market access, and can stimulate economic growth.

Question 8

Economic globalization has
A) eliminated the need for intercultural awareness, understanding, and training.
B) increased trade barriers to protect jobs.
C) decreased international trade and international flows of capital.
D) increased the need for intercultural awareness, understanding, and training.

Accepted Answer

Economic globalization has led to more interactions among people from diverse cultures, necessitating greater intercultural awareness, understanding, and training to navigate these interactions effectively.

Question 9

Cultural values, norms, and behaviors
A) play a significant role in team building, decision making, and job satisfaction.
B) have no impact on marketing and advertising.
C) are the same across multinational corporations because of globalization.
D) are becoming homogeneous because of economic globalization.

Accepted Answer

Cultural values, norms, and behaviors significantly influence team building, decision making, and job satisfaction by shaping how individuals interact, communicate, and perceive their roles and the roles of others within a team or organization.

Question 10

Ideological wars, an intercultural dimension of political globalization
A) employ true dichotomies to galvanize the public.
B) decrease tensions between different cultural groups.
C) often scapegoats one group for the challenges and ills of society.
D) have no material consequences because ideologies are false ideas.

Accepted Answer

Ideological wars often scapegoat one group for societal challenges, using cultural differences to create division and conflict, which is a significant aspect of political globalization.

Question 11

Culture as de-territorialized means
A) culture disappears from the world because of globalization.
B) culture and people are uprooted from their geographic location of origin.
C) culture is a territory that belongs to a group of people.
D) culture is relocated in new spaces.

Accepted Answer

De-territorialized culture refers to the phenomenon where culture and people are separated from their original geographic locations, often due to globalization, migration, or digital communication, leading to cultural practices and identities being maintained or transformed in new contexts.

Question 12

Diasporic communities are defined as communities that
A) relocate voluntarily to new countries.
B) are forced to leave their homeland and have a longing to return home.
C) maintain multiple houses in different countries.
D) move across cultural borders on a regular basis.

Accepted Answer

Diasporic communities are characterized by their forced migration from their homeland and their desire to return, often maintaining cultural and emotional ties to their place of origin.

Question 13

"Global cultural homogenization by U.S. American culture" is a definition of
A) Americanization.
B) positionality.
C) framing.
D) cultural imperialism.

Accepted Answer

Americanization refers to the global spread and influence of U.S. American culture, leading to cultural homogenization.

Question 14

In the context of globalization, the way people connect with their culture and cultivate a sense of home is changing because of
A) advances in communication and transportation technologies.
B) a decline in international economic and social networks.
C) a decrease in the dependence on remittances.
D) a stable world where few people travel across cultural borders.

Accepted Answer

Advances in communication and transportation technologies have significantly impacted globalization, making it easier for people to connect with their cultures and cultivate a sense of home despite physical distances. These technologies allow for instant communication and more accessible travel, fostering a global exchange of cultural ideas and practices.

Question 15

Which of the following was not one of the first institutions of global political and economic governance?
A) WB
B) IMF
C) WTO
D) GATT

Accepted Answer

The World Trade Organization (WTO) was not one of the first institutions of global political and economic governance. It was established in 1995, succeeding the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) which was created in 1947. The World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) were both established in 1944 as part of the Bretton Woods Conference, making them among the first institutions of global governance.

Question 16

Which of the following are the preferred term to use for countries based on a nation's GNP, political and economic stability, and other factors?
A) First world and third world
B) Developing country and developed country
C) Primary and secondary
D) East and West

Accepted Answer

The terms "developing country" and "developed country" are preferred because they are more accurate and less pejorative than terms like "first world" and "third world." These terms focus on the level of economic development and infrastructure present in a country.

Question 17

A ______ is a coded message communicating particular meanings to certain groups that can also be defended as legitimate to others.
A) ideology
B) identity call
C) hybrid cultural form
D) dog-whistle

Accepted Answer

A dog-whistle is a coded message designed to convey a particular meaning to a specific group while remaining obscure or innocuous to others, allowing it to be defended as legitimate to those not in the targeted group.

Question 18

Reggaeton, a blend of rap and reggae with Latin influence and origins is an example of a(n) ______.
A) imperialistic form
B) hybrid cultural form
C) ideology
D) dog-whistle

Accepted Answer

Reggaeton is a hybrid cultural form because it combines elements from different musical genres and cultures, specifically rap, reggae, and Latin music, creating a new, distinct genre.

Question 19

_________ refers to the process of a society organizing itself for military conflict and use of violence.
A) Globalization
B) Colonialization
C) Militarization
D) Imperialism

Accepted Answer

Militarization is the process by which a society organizes itself for military conflict and the use of violence. This includes the development and deployment of military resources, strategies, and ideologies.

Question 20

Josh does not want individuals of another race entering his neighborhood. This is an example of ______.
A) globalization
B) glocalization
C) imperialism
D) xenophobia

Accepted Answer

Josh's attitude is an example of xenophobia, which is the fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners. This can manifest in wanting to exclude people of another race from one's neighborhood.

Quiz 2: Understanding the Context of Globalization

Globalization is characterized by

Which of the following is true of globalization?

The terms global South and global North highlight which of the following?

Colonization occurs when

Cultural imperialism is defined as

The growth in power of multinational corporations is one of the characteristics of

Which of the following statements is true?

Economic globalization has

Cultural values, norms, and behaviors

Ideological wars, an intercultural dimension of political globalization

Culture as de-territorialized means

Diasporic communities are defined as communities that

"Global cultural homogenization by U.S. American culture" is a definition of

In the context of globalization, the way people connect with their culture and cultivate a sense of home is changing because of

Which of the following was not one of the first institutions of global political and economic governance?

Which of the following are the preferred term to use for countries based on a nation's GNP, political and economic stability, and other factors?

A ______ is a coded message communicating particular meanings to certain groups that can also be defended as legitimate to others.

Reggaeton, a blend of rap and reggae with Latin influence and origins is an example of a(n) ______.

_________ refers to the process of a society organizing itself for military conflict and use of violence.

Josh does not want individuals of another race entering his neighborhood. This is an example of ______.