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POLS1503 A lot of analysts strongly believe that international investment cannot bring us to a closer, more economically integrated society. Select one: True False What Internet-based communicat... ion platforms have made it much simpler for people to connect with others that have the same personal or professional interests? Select one: a. Websites and blogs b. Emailing and instant messaging systems c. Social networking websites d. All of the above Over the past decades, the successful expansion of international trade has been a dominant cause and effect of globalization. Select one: True False The World-Polity Theory of globalization is explained by: Select one: a. The pursuit of establishment of a common “world culture” b. A desire for stricter environmental regulations c. Economic greedd. A desire to learn from indigenous culturesOver the years that have passed, what type of investment has grown at a substantial rate, outpacing both world economic productions in general or international trade? Select one: a. Direct investments b. Venture capital c. Foreign investments d. Both A and C International trade is known to bring the following disruptions: Select one: a. Agricultural, political, and business b. Economic, political, and social c. Social, business, and cultural d. None of the above What advancements have revolutionized the using and sharing of information amongst people, for personal, commercial, and even political reasons? Select one: a. Social networking websites b. Web 2.0 applications c. Both A and B d. None of the above International trade has sparked economic growth worldwide by doing all of the following except: Select one:a. Raising incomes levels b. Creation of new jobs c. Decreasing workers’ earning potential d. Reducing prices of goods_______changing the way people live their lives nowadays. Select one: a. Smartphones are b. The Internet is c. Computers are d. Information technology is Concentrating solely on domestic productions of goods and limiting the amount of foreign investment that goes on, is beneficial to a country’s economy. Select one: True False The IMF has various lending programs available, of which are called facilities. One of those facilities is named: The Poverty Reduction and Growing Facility. Select one: True False Many events have happened, that have impacted globalization on some level. One of those events was the decolonization of Africa that started in the late 1950s. From 1958-1962, 14 countries on the African continent became independent. Select one: True False Reaching universal primary education is not a concern of the Millennium Development Goals.Select one: True FalseThe structure of governance for the World Bank is very similar to the International Monetary Foundation. Select one: True False One of the Millennium Development Goals concerns world partnership and development. A report on the goals found that in the year 2015, _________of the global population is in the range of a _______ signal. Select one: a. 99%, radio b. 95%, cellphone c. 89%, Wi-Fi d. 97%, satellite International Financial Institutions (IFIs) have been put in place to help manage the global financial system. IFIs have also helped fund and give advice to countries in need, especially concerning their economic structure and policies. Select one: True False Global integration in _____,______, and _______has created a more adequate distribution of economic resources. Select one: a. product, capital and labor markets b. services, goods, and stock markets c. automobile, capital, and index marketsd. Both B and C__________child mortality is just one of the______ Millennium Development Goals. Select one: a. Monitoring, 10 b. Promoting, 8 c. Reducing, 8 d. Understanding, 10 There are three central activities for the IMF and they include: Select one: a. surveillance, financial assistance, and technical assistance. b. political assistance, economic support, and logistical assistance. c. strategy, social assistance, and business support d. Both A and C The World Bank looks into issues like: Select one: a. Building roads and dams b. Long-term development c. Education d. All of the above An “inalienable right” means: Select one: a. An individual cannot make the decision to give up their own human rights that they are entitled tob. Whether or not an individual moves across national boundaries, he or she maintains certain rights c. Even if a given human right is protected in one nation, it may not be in another one d. All of the aboveIn terms of rights, one well-known yet controversial political move, was when France banned___________ from schools, which made many people uneasy about the policy. Select one: a. cellphones b. headscarves c. the Internet d. mini skirts The concept of genocide as a distinct crime did not exist prior to World War II. Select one: True False Negative liberty deals with: Select one: a. liberal and social rights b. social and political rights c. civil and political rights d. economic and cultural rights From this week’s readings, the ICC is an abbreviation for what organization? Select one: a. The International Children’s Court b. The International Criminal Courtc. The International Code Council d. The Interstate Commerce Commission A controversial Universal Declaration of Human Rights article is the right to freedom of opinion and disinformation. Select one: True FalseIn reference to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 22 is fully aware that countries have various capacity levels, concerning_________ to reach the social and economic goals of the declaration. Select one: a. political organization and resources b. social organization and resources c. Both A and B d. None of the above The pure intent to eliminate (usually through violent and unjust means) an entire group of people, solely based on identity, is defined as genocide. Select one: True False According to this week’s readings, what global non-governmental organization, received a Nobel Peace Prize in the 1970s? Select one: a. Human Rights Watch b. The International Rescue Committee c. Amnesty International d. None of the above Which group was created in the early 1990s to oversee and manage activities concerning all United Nations’ agencies that worked on human rights issues. Select one:a. The Human Rights Committee b. The United Nations Economic and Social Council c. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights d. The Commission on Human RightsJohn Locke stated that natural rights included the right to life, freedom, and property. Select one: True False Due to the Rwandan Genocide, and the many atrocities that happened, the United Nations established a tribunal called International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. The tribunal was based in__________. Select one: a. Kigali, Rwanda b. Arsuha, Tanzania c. Nairobi, Kenya d. Rumphi, Malawi The concept of genocide as a distinct crime did not exist prior to World War II. Select one: True False The Geneva Conventions were established with the purpose of establishing basic standards for the humane conduct of war. Select one: True False ___________is when a particular law or right is abolished by a subsequent law which in turn, impairs the power of the initial law or rule. Select one:a. Demarcation b. Interrogation c. Inalienable d. DerogationWhich one of these is not one of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? Select one: a. Freedom from slavery b. The limited right to an education c. The right to own property d. None of the above What year did the UN General Assembly accept the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? Select one: a. 1984 b. 1949 c. 1948 d. 1951 The idea of positive liberty includes: Select one: a. economic b. social and cultural c. Both A and B d. None of the above What detention or prison facility has been recognized as controversial, due to the questionable strategies that were used by US officials? Select one: a. Grini Detention Campb. Hoeryong Concentration Camp c. Kerestinec Prison d. Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp The Responsibility to Protect initiative has 5 pillars of focus, concerning human rights issues. Select one: True False A total of _____Articles are part of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Select one: a. 10 b. 25 c. 30 d. 35 The right to leisure and to rest is part of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Select one: True False What was the purpose of the Conference at Bretton Woods? Select one: a. To develop and establish the Charter of the United Nations b. To plan for the development of human rights NGOsc. To establish a political strategy for international tourism d. To work towards the stabilization of global economic markets A complete violation of the laws and customs of war is defined as: Select one: a. A battle crime b. An international war crime c. A war crime d. A crime against humanity The Geneva Conventions were established with the purpose of establishing basic standards for the humane conduct of war. Select one: True FalseWhat is one major complaint that is mentioned about both the International Monetary Foundation and the World Bank? Select one: a. These organizations cause high infant mortality rates in underdeveloped and developing countries. b. These organizations cause high debt rates in developing countries. c. These organizations cause high unemployment in developing countries. d. These organizations disrupt the education process in developing countries. The World-Polity Theory of globalization is explained by: Select one: a. The pursuit of establishment of a common “world culture” b. A desire for stricter environmental regulations c. Economic greed d. A desire to learn from indigenous cultures There are three central activities for the IMF and they include: Select one: a. surveillance, financial assistance, and technical assistance. b. political assistance, economic support, and logistical assistance. c. strategy, social assistance, and business support d. Both A and C ________changing the way people live their lives nowadays. Select one:a. Smartphones are b. The Internet is c. Computers are d. Information technology is A controversial Universal Declaration of Human Rights article is the right to freedom of opinion and disinformation. Select one: True False Over the years that have passed, what type of investment has grown at a substantial rate, outpacing both world economic productions in general or international trade? Select one: a. Direct investments b. Venture capital c. Foreign investments d. Both A and C Since the middle of the 19th century, at minimum, two periods of globalization have taken place. Select one: True False What Internet-based communication platforms have made it much simpler for people to connect with others that have the same personal or professional interests? Select one:a. Websites and blogs b. Emailing and instant messaging systems c. Social networking websites d. All of the above The pure intent to eliminate (usually through violent and unjust means) an entire group of people, solely based on identity, is defined as genocide. Select one: True False International Financial Institutions (IFIs) have been put in place to help manage the global financial system. IFIs have also helped fund and give advice to countries in need, especially concerning their economic structure and policies. Select one: True False The concept of genocide as a distinct crime did not exist prior to World War II. Select one: True False Over the past decades, the successful expansion of international trade has been a dominant cause and effect of globalization. Select one:True False The International Monetary Foundation is consulting with the government of Kenya on competition regulations intended to break cartels in core business functions. Select one: True False From this week’s readings, the ICC is an abbreviation for what organization? Select one: a. The International Children’s Court b. The International Criminal Court c. The International Code Council d. The Interstate Commerce Commission Less than 20 million people left Europe to new settlements in North and South America. Select one: True False Negative liberty deals with: Select one: a. liberal and social rights b. social and political rightsc. civil and political rights d. economic and cultural rights A complete violation of the laws and customs of war is defined as: Select one: a. A battle crime b. An international war crime c. A war crime d. A crime against humanity According to this week’s readings, what global non-governmental organization, received a Nobel Peace Prize in the 1970s? Select one: a. Human Rights Watch b. The International Rescue Committee c. Amnesty International d. None of the above __________child mortality is just one of the______ Millennium Development Goals. Select one: a. Monitoring, 10 b. Promoting, 8 c. Reducing, 8 d. Understanding, 10What are two key components that are essential for future development, beyond the Millennium Development Goals, that are crucial for expansion, according to the report on these specified goals? Select one: a. Social and Cultural Cohesion b. Funding and Innovation c. Both A and B d. None of the aboveThe UNDP is an abbreviation for: Select one: a. The United Nations Deferment Package b. The United Nations Diplomatic Program c. The United Nations Development Program d. The United Nations Defense Pact Which of the following is a theory for why development has been slower in some nations: Select one: a. Property rights b. Lack of freedom c. Culture d. All of the above Why is microfinancing an unsuitable concept, according to some critics? Select one: a. Various microfinancing companies have been known to have high interest rates, which will only keep the poor in an economically disadvantaged position. b. Microfinancing can only be offered to individuals at certain times of the year, which puts a constraint on when a loan can be taken out. c. Understanding how the borrowed cash is spent in the microfinancing industry, along with how viable the industry is in general, is hard to track. d. Both A and C What clearly dominates the school-level textbooks in the Arabic language, as per evidence stated in a working paper regarding Jordan?Select one: a. Female centered words and images. b. Male centered words and images c. Words and images that are not gender based d. None of the aboveOne noteworthy development initiative, regarding sustainable mariculture took place in Tanzania, where locals were able to harvest edible ______and _________. Select one: a. lobster, whale b. seaweed, shrimp c. fish, lobster d. kelp, crabs Globalization has created new challenges, such as ______ companies selling their goods for _____, thus making local companies________. Select one: a. local, high prices, gain profits b. new, a competitive price, lose customers c. foreign, cheap, suffer d. None of the Above What countries have been noted as protecting their language, by limiting the number of foreign words in use? Select one: a. France b. China c. Australia d. Both A and B What are some characteristics of Asian values? Select one:a. These values are seen as much more influential than Western values, for at least half of its followers. b. Taking on Confucian concepts of hard work, respecting authority figures, and thrift. c. The sense of community is much more important than just the individual person. d. Both B and CPortuguese is the least spoken language in the world. Select one: True False What reasons are behind American dominance in globalization? Select one: a. Having a very sophisticated political system in place. b. Having close to 300 million consumers. c. Having a wealthy economy. d. Both B and C In what ways has Americanism shaped the behaviors of different countries? Select one: a. The expansion of McDonalds worldwide, thus influencing the eating behaviors of many. b. The way Starbucks has influenced Italy’s way of coffee habits. c. The concern of fast food in France, where some think it should not be a part of French society. d. All of the above What American industry has a mix of influential, international individuals involved? Select one: a. the Mining industry b. the Hollywood industry c. the Naval industryd. the Telecommunications industry A great number of people believe that if exposed to foreign customs and traditions, that such exposure could undermine the local cultural identity of these people. Select one: True FalseWhy have culture and globalization related matters received less attention than other topics up for debate? Select one: a. Partly because cultural topics are often taboo to discuss openly. b. Partly due to the fact that cultural matters are subtle, sensitive, and confusing. c. Mostly because cultural subjects are too long to discuss in a public debate environment. d. Both A and C An Austrian economist once stated that capitalism is a movement toward: Select one: a. information destructiveness b. creative destruction c. creative construction d. None of the above According to an interview, Samir Moussa was born in Lebanon. Select one: True False Cultural change is driven mainly by: Select one: a. globalization b. marketing effortsc. consumer choice d. Both A and COwning a _____ has never been quite fashionable in the Arab world, however, is gaining popularity with the wealthy class. Select one: a. home b. business c. pet d. car Pop culture can be illustrated through fast food, music, TV, newspapers, fashion, and much more. Select one: True False What is a sanction? Select one: a. An unofficial penalty given to Country A, for not abiding by an international law imposed by Country B. b. An official warning given to Country A, for not abiding by international standards imposed by Country B. c. An official penalty given to Country A for not following an international rule of law imposed by Country B. d. None of the above Samir Moussa is fluent in the following three languages: Select one: a. English, Spanish, and Arabic b. English, Arabic, and Germanc. English, Spanish, and French d. English, French, and ArabicA company that has operations in more than one country is considered a: Select one: a. National Corporation b. International Partnership c. Limited Liability Corporation d. Mutlinational Corporation In numerous countries___________ have found it hard to stay in business, due to ___________. Select one: a. small-sized farms, food imports b. large-sized farms, international competition c. small-sized farms, food exports d. Both A and C In the past, the United States imposed sanctions on countries for having democratic elections take place. Select one: True False From this week’s readings, Reich suggests that a new type of globalized professionals have some of the following qualities: Select one: a. Have obtained some form of higher education. b. Are known to travel internationally. c. Can speak foreign languages.d. All of the above Samir Moussa’s father is Lebanese and mother is Peruvian. Select one: True FalseWhat do critics say about Asian values? Select one: a. The values help promote independent thinking, while keeping authoritarians in power. b. The values smother independent and creative thinking, while promoting authoritarianism. c. The values encourage the open discussion and importance of creative thinking. d. None of the Above. What language is known to be the most spoken language in the entire world? Select one: a. Chinese b. Arabic c. Spanish d. Russian Foreign media companies never participate in the promotion of American pop culture. Select one: True False What does the term disbursement mean? Select one: a. Cash that is paid out.b. Credit that is loaned out. c. Cash that is taken in. d. Credit that is offered. A report from 2009 discovered it is highly likely that all of the Millennial Development Goals would be met by the target date of 2015. Select one: True FalseWhat system, is making public records easily accessible, through the use of technology, to those who wish to locate them? Select one: a. E-Government b. EZ-Government c. E-Access Government d. Open Access Government Portuguese is the least spoken language in the world. Select one: True False What does the term disbursement mean? Select one: a. Cash that is paid out. b. Credit that is loaned out. c. Cash that is taken in. d. Credit that is offered. The UNDP is an abbreviation for: Select one: a. The United Nations Deferment Package b. The United Nations Diplomatic Program c. The United Nations Development Program d. The United Nations Defense PactIn regards to the transformative technology industry, DFS is an abbreviation for? Select one: a. digital financial sectors b. division four securities c. digital financial services d. digital fiscal sectorsWhat percentage of the world’s population has internet access as of 2014? Select one: a. 10% b. Approximately 46% c. 50% d. 70% What clearly dominates the school-level textbooks in the Arabic language, as per evidence stated in a working paper regarding Jordan? Select one: a. Female centered words and images. b. Male centered words and images c. Words and images that are not gender based d. None of the above What countries have been noted as protecting their language, by limiting the number of foreign words in use? Select one: a. France b. China c. Australia d. Both A and B The UN Millennium Development Goals: Select one:a. Are part of a promise from rich nations to poor ones, to provide resources to help the poorer countries develop b. Were designed to prevent world wars c. Were developed to stop drug trade across international borders d. Are in violation of international lawsWhat are some characteristics of Asian values? Select one: a. These values are seen as much more influential than Western values, for at least half of its followers. b. Taking on Confucian concepts of hard work, respecting authority figures, and thrift. c. The sense of community is much more important than just the individual person. d. Both B and C In the past, the United States imposed sanctions on countries for having democratic elections take place. Select one: True False Samir Moussa is fluent in the following three languages: Select one: a. English, Spanish, and Arabic b. English, Arabic, and German c. English, Spanish, and French d. English, French, and Arabic Augmented reality allows a user of a device to experience simulated battles and disaster situations, in a virtual environment. Select one: TrueFalseWhat type of technology allows for data to be transformed into small pulsations of light, and then sent to glass fibers, which are wrapped in large telecommunication wires, at a high speed? Select one: a. Interactive technology b. Convergent technology c. Fiber optics technology d. High-Speed technology In the past decade alone, mainly due to _______and ________ , distance learning for many has greatly improved. Select one: a. the Internet and hardware devices b. the Internet and computers c. the Internet and educational software technologies d. None of the above Why is microfinancing an unsuitable concept, according to some critics? Select one: a. Various microfinancing companies have been known to have high interest rates, which will only keep the poor in an economically disadvantaged position. b. Microfinancing can only be offered to individuals at certain times of the year, which puts a constraint on when a loan can be taken out. c. Understanding how the borrowed cash is spent in the microfinancing industry, along with how viable the industry is in general, is hard to track. d. Both A and C What was the Marshall plan also known as?Select one: a. The European Recovery Package b. The European Recovery Program c. The EurAsian Recovery Package d. The Indo-European Recovery PactAn Austrian economist once stated that capitalism is a movement toward: Select one: a. information destructiveness b. creative destruction c. creative construction d. None of the above Dead capital is considered to be property that is informally owned, however there is no legal document recognizing this ownership formally exists. Select one: True False Developing countries can improve their public health and safety standards by creating proper sewage systems and providing clean water. Select one: True False One of the main concerns about the new globalization of culture that is taking place is that: Select one: a. It mostly involves “Americanization” of world cultures b. It takes away the rights of women c. It encourages laziness d. It disrupts national political structuresWhat have been some emerging infectious diseases in recent years? Select one: a. avian influenza virus b. smallpox c. cute respiratory syndrome-associated coronavirus d. Both A and CMobile applications can help users around the world by: Select one: a. Help break their cigarette habit. b. Help monitor outbreaks of dengue fever. c. Both A and B d. None of the Above Remembering to take prescription medicines on a consistent basis can hard task to accomplish for forgetful patients. Though, with mobile technology, new applications can help assist patients by sending them reminders when medicine needs to be taken. Select one: True False Tuberculosis is found primarily in rural areas in poorer countries. Select one: True False In many African countries in particular, the most skilled and wealthiest segments of the population are often the most likely to become affected by the HIV virus. Select one: True False What factor might have influenced the vast spread of HIV/AIDS into our global society? Select one:a. Decrease in local trading b. Political changes c. Rise in global travel d. IndustrializationWorldwide, about one-quarter of TB deaths are associated with HIV. Select one: True False International public health officials believe that which of the following are necessary for improving public health: Select one: a. Increased restrictions on food exports b. Research and quarantine practices c. Surveillance and immunization d. None of the above What disease has impacted up to 100 million people annually and comes with severe symptoms such as bone pains and the chills, among other extreme symptoms? Select one: a. dengue b. cholera c. malaria d. tuberculosis During the 13th and 14th century, what disease was spread from Burma’s north to Eastern Europe? Select one: a. measles b. the measlesc. the bubonic plague d. influenzaIt is highly suggested that because of humans moving throughout time and resettling onto new territory, that a minimum of __________have emerged in the past __________. Select one: a. 20 new diseases, three decades b. 31 diseases, one decade c. 30 new diseases, two decades d. 50 old diseases, four decades Increased international trade of goods has helped to reduce the spread of infectious disease, due to improved access to nutritious foods and effective medications globally. Select one: True False Advocates of GMOs believe that genetically modifying food can help produce a higher quantity of food with a lower quality of nutrition. Select one: True False Phantom Aid is defined as: Select one: a. Some aid that is not received by the intended recipients. b. Aid that is unaccounted for, due to corruption. c. All aid that is not received by the intended recipients. d. All aid comes from anonymous sourcesOfficial Development Assistance receives far greater funds than the military budget concerning donor countries. Select one: True FalseA criticism of loans from the IMF and World Bank is that they: Select one: a. Are conditional b. Have excessive administrative costs c. Do not provide enough money in aid d. All of the above According to Dr. Vandana Shiva, democracy is: Select one: a. Shaping our food system b. Self-organizing c. Taking responsibility for our education system d. All of the above What is one way the growing poverty crisis be dealt with properly? Select one: a. Suggesting new policies, however not implementing them fully. b. Managing old and outdated policies. c. Reforming unfair policies. d. None of the above. Campaigners for fairness claim that the overall lack of social and developmental outlook, is due to political decisions supported by the public. Select one: TrueFalse India’s remarkable economic growth in the past few years has included: Select one: a. More car companies and highways b. Production of luxury crops c. The largest number of hungry people in the world d. All of the aboveIn terms of development, what two factors are key in helping nations grow? Select one: a. Having development on the agenda and average international cooperation. b. Having development be a top priority and having excellent international cooperation. c. Developing businesses on a national level, without the support of international cooperation. d. None of the above Dr. Vandana Shiva established the Research Foundation for Science and Technology and Ecology in Mumbai in 1981. Select one: True False In what year was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted? Select one: a. 1947 b. 1958 c. 1951 d. 1948 Emerging technologies have created new professions, as well as industries such as: Select one: a. Website designersb. Internet access providers c. Web-based businesses d. All of the aboveThe Nura River cleanup project in Kazakhstan is estimated to cost: Select one: a. лв42.9 trillion b. €66.7 million c. £56.9 billion d. $67.8 million Remembering to take prescription medicines on a consistent basis can hard task to accomplish for forgetful patients. Though, with mobile technology, new applications can help assist patients by sending them reminders when medicine needs to be taken. Select one: True False Which group was created in the early 1990s to oversee and manage activities concerning all United Nations’ agencies that worked on human rights issues. Select one: a. The Human Rights Committee b. The United Nations Economic and Social Council c. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights d. The Commission on Human Rights Some well-known regional development banks include: Select one: a. The Indo-African Development Bank b. The External American Development Bankc. The Sub-Asian Development Bank d. None of the aboveWhat is one way the growing poverty crisis be dealt with properly? Select one: a. Suggesting new policies, however not implementing them fully. b. Managing old and outdated policies. c. Reforming unfair policies. d. None of the above. During the 13th and 14th century, what disease was spread from Burma’s north to Eastern Europe? Select one: a. measles b. the measles c. the bubonic plague d. influenza World culture theory of globalization focuses on the way in which participants in the process become conscious of and give meaning to living in the world as a single place. Select one: True False There are three central activities for the IMF and they include: Select one: a. surveillance, financial assistance, and technical assistance. b. political assistance, economic support, and logistical assistance. c. strategy, social assistance, and business supportd. Both A and C What language is known to be the most spoken language in the entire world? Select one: a. Chinese b. Arabic c. Spanish d. Russian International trade has sparked economic growth worldwide by doing all of the following except: Select one: a. Raising incomes levels b. Creation of new jobs c. Decreasing workers’ earning potential d. Reducing prices of goods The concept of genocide as a distinct crime did not exist prior to World War II. Select one: True False Dead capital is considered to be property that is informally owned, however there is no legal document recognizing this ownership formally exists. Select one:True False When Europeans started the slave trade, by bringing African labor to the Americas, new diseases were introduced to the Americas which included: Select one: a. malaria b. dengue fever c. yellow fever d. All of the above The World-System Theory of globalization is explained by: Select one: a. The presence of the World Wide Web through the internet b. Modern world cultures seeking to transform and blend with other cultures c. A capitalist world system that spreads across the globe d. A movement to unite the world religions into one common religionIn what state of India is suicide among farmers very high? Select one: a. Kashmir b. Goa c. Punjab d. Delhi In the past, the United States imposed sanctions on countries for having democratic elections take place. Select one: True False According to the Unit 8 readings, the Millennium Development Goal, that promises to cut poverty in half, will be met by 2015. Select one: True False Information technology advancements have increased expansion in financial markets in which of the following ways? Select one: a. By allowing international transactions to be conducted quickly and securely b. By enhancing data storage and analysis within financial institutions c. By providing market “players” of all sizes access to information regarding investment and borrowing opportunities, performance of companies and financial institutions, and economic trendsd. All of the above Global integration in _____,______, and _______has created a more adequate distribution of economic resources. Select one: a. product, capital and labor markets b. services, goods, and stock markets c. automobile, capital, and index markets d. Both B and C ___________is when a particular law or right is abolished by a subsequent law which in turn, impairs the power of the initial law or rule. Select one: a. Demarcation b. Interrogation c. Inalienable d. Derogation During the 1950-73 period _____and_______were considered to be the most progressive of traders. Select one: a. Australia and Thailand b. Western European countries and Japan c. Eastern European countries and China d. Both A and BAccording to poverty statistics by the World Bank, ______of approximately______ individuals that live on lower than _______ a day, and account for _______deaths due to ___________. Select one: a. 40%, 2.7 billion, 2 dollars, 25 thousand, going hungry b. 55%, 1.7 billion, 1 dollar, 30 thousand, famine c. 43%, 2.5 million, 2 dollars, 27 thousand, infectious diseases d. None of the above According to this week’s readings, by the end of 2008, there were reportedly more than two billion personal computers being used. By the year 2015, four billion personal computers were expected to be in use. Select one: True FalseWhat reasons are behind American dominance in globalization? Select one: a. Having a very sophisticated political system in place. b. Having close to 300 million consumers. c. Having a wealthy economy. d. Both B and C Since the advent of the Internet, what have traditional newspapers, which now have a strong online presence, been actively doing in the cyber world? Select one: a. live chatting b. blogging c. Both A and B d. None of the above In the most impoverished countries in Africa, the income level per individual has dropped ____ in the past two decades. Select one: a. 50% b. 25% c. 65% d. 30% Concerning the United States, what budgets have drastically expanded, according to data released in the early 2000s? Select one: a. military and security budgetsb. development budgets c. anti-terrorism budgets d. Both A and CVarious violent confrontations have taken place during certain time periods, when globalization was growing and then flourishing. What war, which took place in the early 1970s, helped trigger oil prices to increase? Select one: a. The Balkan War b. The Vietnam War c. The Yom Kippur War d. The Greek Civil War Over the past decades, the successful expansion of international trade has been a dominant cause and effect of globalization. Select one: True False The right to leisure and to rest is part of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Select one: True False Which of the following is one of the Millennial Development Goals? Select one: a. Promote public education b. Monitor the child mortality rate c. Acknowledge the existence of deadly diseases d. Eliminate extreme poverty and hunger What groups have been known to sponsor distance learning-initiatives?Select one: a. government aid agencies b. private organizations c. foundations d. All of the aboveWhat is the concept of sustainable development? Select one: a. Keep current development firmly intact, no matter if harm is done to the environment. b. Allowing for development to take place now, but at the same time not jeopardize future generations’ development needs. c. Use the resources needed, to meet the goals of today, even if these are scarce. d. Both A and B What is not noted as an important aspect in which infectious diseases are impacted by the process of globalization? Select one: a. Rise in Global Travel b. Climate Enforcement c. Various Environmental Matters d. Both A and C News broadcasts worldwide, reflecting solely Western interests. Also, the cultural expansion of the United States advances the flow of American symbols and popular culture throughout the globe. This statement is referring to the following debate on globalization: Select one: a. Evaluation: Good vs. Bad b. Cultural: Sameness vs. Difference c. Political: End vs. Revival of Nation-State d. Interpretation: New Era vs. Nothing NewWhat type of technology allows for data to be transformed into small pulsations of light, and then sent to glass fibers, which are wrapped in large telecommunication wires, at a high speed? Select one: a. Interactive technology b. Convergent technology c. Fiber optics technology d. High-Speed technology The structure of governance for the World Bank is very similar to the International Monetary Foundation. Select one: True False What disease has impacted up to 100 million people annually and comes with severe symptoms such as bone pains and the chills, among other extreme symptoms? Select one: a. dengue b. cholera c. malaria d. tuberculosis Producing vegetables uses substantially less water than producing meat. Select one: True FalseWhich of the following is a theory for why development has been slower in some nations: Select one: a. Property rights b. Lack of freedom c. Culture d. All of the above In what year was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted? Select one: a. 1947 b. 1958 c. 1951 d. 1948 Due to advancements in the IT field, the healthcare industry has also received a boost. In fact, many patients are now able to view their medical records online, through a secured website on the Internet. Select one: True False In Unit 8 readings, SAPs are mentioned. What is SAPs an abbreviation for? Select one: a. Structural Advancement Programs b. Structural Adjustment Programs c. Structural Adjustment Productsd. None of the Above When the International Monetary Foundation was founded, the organization additionally operated the international exchange system based on _________ that the IMF’s member countries took a pledge to. Select one: a. silver reserves b. copper c. gold reserves d. diamonds The Green Revolution that was introduced in India in 1965 was a movement toward more sustainable and organic farming practices. Select one: True False Official Development Assistance receives far greater funds than the military budget concerning donor countries. Select one: True FalseIn a globalized world, having a competitive edge is key to dominating an industry. To stay competitive, this oftentimes means business owners outsource _________from different countries. Select one: a. Goods b. Labor c. Both A and B d. None of the Above In what ways has Americanism shaped the behaviors of different countries? Select one: a. The expansion of McDonalds worldwide, thus influencing the eating behaviors of many. b. The way Starbucks has influenced Italy’s way of coffee habits. c. The concern of fast food in France, where some think it should not be a part of French society. d. All of the above From this week’s readings, the ICC is an abbreviation for what organization? Select one: a. The International Children’s Court b. The International Criminal Court c. The International Code Council d. The Interstate Commerce Commission The World-Polity Theory of globalization is explained by: Select one:a. The pursuit of establishment of a common “world culture” b. A desire for stricter environmental regulations c. Economic greed d. A desire to learn from indigenous culturesFor developing countries, what organization is currently the most significant public option of financial investment concerning projects in the private sector? Select one: a. The International Development Association b. The International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes c. The International Finance Corporation d. The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency The Geneva Conventions were established with the purpose of establishing basic standards for the humane conduct of war. Select one: True False What Internet-based communication platforms have made it much simpler for people to connect with others that have the same personal or professional interests? Select one: a. Websites and blogs b. Emailing and instant messaging systems c. Social networking websites d. All of the above It is highly suggested that because of humans moving throughout time and resettling onto new territory, that a minimum of __________have emerged in the past __________. Select one: a. 20 new diseases, three decadesb. 31 diseases, one decade c. 30 new diseases, two decades d. 50 old diseases, four decadesDeveloping countries can improve their public health and safety standards by creating proper sewage systems and providing clean water. Select one: True False A report from 2009 discovered it is highly likely that all of the Millennial Development Goals would be met by the target date of 2015. Select one: True False Statistics show a strong link between the lack of women’s ________________and poverty. Select one: a. Employment b. Education c. Rights d. Health The _______financial market offers a wide array of opportunities to invest and borrow money. Such activity is beneficial for investors, various companies, and economies. Select one: a. European b. global c. Asian d. NationalTuberculosis is found primarily in rural areas in poorer countries. Select one: True FalseJust half a decade after the 2008 global financial crisis, an estimated _________individuals were, from a statistical point of view, categorized as hungry in the United States. Select one: a. 550 thousand b. 50 million c. 60 billion d. 55 million Several forces have driven global integration which include: Select one: a. creative innovations, political elections, and strengthened economies b. global innovations, political demonstrations, and weakened economies c. technological innovations, political changes, and economic policies d. None of the above A great number of people believe that if exposed to foreign customs and traditions, that such exposure could undermine the local cultural identity of these people. Select one: True False Information technology has improved healthcare in which of the following ways: Select one: a. Prevention and control of newly emerging diseasesb. Patient to health care provider interaction c. Improved responses to outbreak situations d. All of the above A controversial Universal Declaration of Human Rights article is the right to freedom of opinion and disinformation. Select one: True FalseWhat do critics say about Asian values? Select one: a. The values help promote independent thinking, while keeping authoritarians in power. b. The values smother independent and creative thinking, while promoting authoritarianism. c. The values encourage the open discussion and importance of creative thinking. d. None of the Above. Some nations are much richer than others, because the people from those nations are more intelligent than those from the poorer countries. Select one: True False An international economic framework is needed so that global equality cannot be reached, and therefore basic needs are impossible to promise to a society. Select one: True False According to Unit 4 readings, as of 2010 alone, there were approximately ___________. Select one: a. 152 million blogs b. 152 billion websitesc. 100 thousand Internet service providers worldwide d. Both A and CWhat kind of innovation poses a serious threat to employment in developing economies’ advantage in the market, which is being able to provide cheap labor? Select one: a. Younger people taking older people’s jobs b. Animals taking people’s jobs c. Machines taking people’s jobs d. Both A and C A key lesson from history has shown us that globalization______ Select one: a. has always been a smooth procedure. b. has never been an accepted concept. c. has sometimes been a smooth procedure. d. has not been a smooth process. Globalization is currently widely celebrated as a new birth of freedom. Select one: True False A lot of analysts strongly believe that international investment cannot bring us to a closer, more economically integrated society. Select one: True FalseThe World Bank Group has helped put in place reform, in the Philippines, that cuts the registration time for new vessels down quite drastically. This measure has resulted in: Select one: a. Incumbent operators unable to prevent brand new companies in serving specific paths b. More vessel owners completing registration c. Less paperwork for incumbent operators to handle d. All of the above According to the Unit 7 readings, what two diseases can be found mainly in poor countries? Select one: a. tuberculosis and malaria b. cholera and malaria c. HIV/AIDS and cholera d. Influenza and malaria The Bretton Woods Conference mapped out seven goals for the International Monetary Foundation through a document called the Articles of Achievement. Select one: True False The World Bank advises that countries take on certain policies, to develop in an effective way. These policies do not include: Select one: a. Making improvements to the roadsb. Investing in the health and education sector c. Decreasing the overall productivity of small-sized farming areas d. Encouraging human rights Many events have happened, that have impacted globalization on some level. One of those events was the decolonization of Africa that started in the late 1950s. From 1958-1962, 14 countries on the African continent became independent. Select one: True False Due to the influx of people moving to rural areas, this has been the primary cause of dengue. Select one: True FalseWorries that critics have, in regards to genetically engineered crops in Africa are as follows: Select one: a. The significant impact the genetically engineered crops could have on trade in the region. b. Dependency on foreign private sector businesses for technology needs. c. The concern over how compatible the genetically engineered crops will be with local farming standards. d. All of the Above In her interview, Dr. Vandana Shiva states that a society of peace comes from staying committed to nonviolent actions. Select one: True False Lack of, or even limited freedom, whether that freedom be related to knowledge, religion, and culture, has been a common theme in the following areas of the world: Select one: a. Eastern Europe b. Some parts of Asia, and Latin America c. the Arab world and Africa d. All of the above Overall, the three richest people in the world control more wealth than all 600 million people living in the world's poorest countries. Select one:True FalseWhich of the following benefits has information technology brought to government? Select one: a. Greater efficiency of bureaucracies b. Increased accountability c. Enhancement of interagency cooperation d. All of the above One weapon of modern warfare is the rocket-propelled grenade. Select one: True False What are some forms of motivation for donors providing aid to various regions or countries? Select one: a. To influence a region or country with the donor country’s culture and language. b. To provide aid to societies that have been categorized by the donor country as progressive. c. To give aid to regions or countries with strong commercial ties to the donor country. d. All of the above The author of the working paper on Jordan suggests many changes take place, such as: Select one: a. Expanding the idea of womenomics, through a country-wide campaign.b. Leaders who encourage and promote the idea of womenomics should be identified. c. A new curriculum that would promote the idea of employing female workers. d. All of the above Investment has the power to alter the way of production, via ________, and can, therefore, create more change than just the trading of materials. Select one: a. Energy, economic, and cultural styles b. Knowledge, technology, and management techniques c. Agricultural, management, and political moves d. None of the above Approximately ______ of aid is tied down to conditions, from the countries who provide the funds. Select one: a. 48% b. 55% c. 77% d. 58% Standards that regulate or fail to regulate foreign flows of investment, can have a powerful and lasting impact on issues regarding: Select one: a. Economic development and environmental protection b. Labor regulationsc. Political and economic stability d. All of the above Genetically modified organisms are controversial because: Select one: a. They are more resistant to parasites b. They grow faster c. They are not natural d. None of the above Unmanned devices, such as autonomous cars and unmanned drones, are not changing the transportation industry, nor is it changing the behavior of societies on a global level. Select one: True FalseWhich country is the International Monetary Foundation’s major shareholder? Select one: a. The United Kingdom b. The United States c. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia d. None of the above In a 2017 United Nations’ report, it was estimated that the global population will reach_____ in the year_______. Select one: a. 10 billion, 2050 b. 8.7 billion, 2045 c. 9.8 billion, 2050 d. 50 billion, 2020 What is GDP an abbreviation for? Select one: a. Gross Domestic Product b. Green Domestic Project c. Gross Domain Product d. General Domestic Purchase Which country or countries did not receive the highest amount of aid in the Marshall Plan? Select one: a. Great Britainb. the Netherlands c. France d. Both B and C What is the purpose of microbanks? Select one: a. To help the wealthy invest in small businesses. b. To develop a region, by encouraging big businesses to invest in smaller ones. c. To offer small-sized loans, to the impoverished, to try and help them earn a living. d. None of the above. Generally speaking, what are the responsibilities of a knowledge worker? 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