0% ISSUE 3: Being Part of a Globalised World 1 / 15 1. Which is the best definition of globalisation? (Page 6) a) The process of countries closing their borders to protect local industries and companies b) The process of appreciating local traditions and customs in a country by its citizens c) The process by which ideas and activities of people in different countries around the world become interconnected and independent d) The process by which local cultures become diluted or extinct 2 / 15 Which of the following are three key driving forces of globalisation? (Page 7) a) Climate change, tourism, and traditional markets b) Development of transportation, digital technology, and the growth of multinational corporations c) Population growth, food trends, and online shopping d) Language barriers, time zones, and border restrictions 3 / 15 How does the development of transportation drive globalisation? (Page 8) a) It makes it easier and faster for people, goods, and services to move across international borders and increasing global connections b) It only benefits local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) but not Multinational Corporations (MNCs) c) It limits the movement of goods and people across countries due to trade war d) It causes countries to become more isolated as traveling becomes more expensive 4 / 15 How does the development of digital technology contribute to globalisation? (Page 12) a) It limits communication between countries due to limited internet connection in certain countries b) It makes it harder for businesses to operate internationally as it is expensive c) It allows faster communication, access to information, and easier global collaboration between people and businesses around the world d) It only benefits people living in urban cities but not rural villages 5 / 15 How does the growth of multinational corporations (MNCs) contribute to globalisation? (Page 19) a) A. By limiting job opportunities in foreign countries b) B. By encouraging countries to become more self-sufficient or over-reliant c) C. By focusing only on local markets and avoiding international trade and competition d) D. By setting up businesses and offices in different parts of the world, they are able to sell goods and services different citizens, leading to greater interconnection of countries 6 / 15 How does Starbucks help promote globalisation? (Page 22) a) By only selling coffee and cheese cakes in the United States b) By expanding its cafes in many countries and creating shared global experiences of western cafe lifestyle c) By avoiding all cultural influences in its stores around the world d) By limiting access to its products through exclusive clubs targeting only tourists 7 / 15 How does international trade support a country’s economic growth? (Page 31) a) By increasing imports and exports, allowing goods to be sold in the global markets and creating more job opportunities for the people b) By stopping the flow of goods between countries c) By reducing imports and relying only on local d) By limiting exports to protect local industries 8 / 15 How does Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from MNCs like Dyson contribute to Singapore economic development? (Page 32) a) By causing Singapore to lose control of their economy b) By bringing in capital in Singapore, they help to create more jobs, transfer skills and technology, and boost its economic growth c) By increasing prices and reducing employment opportunities to Singaporeans d) By discouraging local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore from growing 9 / 15 What is one economic disadvantage of globalisation for Singapore? (Page 35) a) Increased opportunities for local businesses to expand into overseas markets b) Greater protection for local industries from global competition c) Greater exposure to global economic crises and increased competition from foreign companies d) Reduced access to imported goods and services from other countries 10 / 15 What is one positive cultural impact of globalisation? (Page 70) a) It prevents people from expressing their cultural identity b) It causes all cultures to become the same and loss of local cultures and heritage c) It limits exposure to new ideas and lifestyles from different countries d) It promotes cultural exchange, allowing people to learn about and appreciate different traditions, languages, and practices from different countries 11 / 15 11. What is one negative cultural impact of globalisation? (Page 76) a) It encourages people to respect and celebrate cultures of different countries b) It increases the variety of cultural experiences people are exposed such as foreign pop cultures c) It can lead to the loss of local cultures and traditions as global influences become more dominant d) It strengthens the practice of traditional customs in every country 12 / 15 What does the global popularity of the Korean Wave (Hallyu) demonstrate about cultural globalisation? (Page 73) a) Asian cultures are becoming less influential globally due to globalisation b) Korean culture is spreading worldwide through K-pop, dramas, fashion, and entertainment, showing the power of cultural exchange due to globalisation c) Korean entertainment is only popular within Korea and Japan d) Globalisation limits the sharing of cultural content across international borders 13 / 15 What is one security concern that can arise from globalisation? (Page 95) a) Increased protection of national borders from economic threats b) Reduced movement of people and goods across countries due to trade war c) The rise of transnational terrorism, as terrorist groups can use global networks to spread their ideologies and coordinate attacks d) Stronger national control over all information and communication 14 / 15 14. How has globalisation contributed to the rise of cybersecurity threats? a) By limiting communication between individuals and businesses b) By increasing global connectivity, which allows hackers and cybercriminals to target vital systems and steal confidential data in countries around the world c) By reducing the use of digital technology worldwide d) By making internet access slower and less efficient around the world 15 / 15 What is one possible impact of a cyber attack on a country or organisation? a) Improved trust and confidence in online systems b) Increased protection of personal data c) Loss of sensitive information, disruption of transport services and defend capabilities d) Stronger immunity of digital systems without any need for updates Your score isThe average score is 68% 0% Restart quiz
