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Globalisation: An introduction

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Key learning points

  1. Globalisation is the way in which the world has become more interconnected.
  2. Globalisation is not a new concept. Colonisation and exploration both led to the sharing of ideas and cultures.
  3. Globalisation can lead to a diverse society where there is a wide variety of people, religions and different cultures.

Keywords

  • Globalisation - the process of the world becoming more interconnected

  • Interconnected - when two or more things are linked to each other they are interconnected and have an impact on each other

  • World trade - the global exchange of goods and services

Common misconception

Globalisation is the world becoming more developed.

Globalisation is the world becoming more interconnected.


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6 Questions

Q1.
What is globalisation?
The process of countries becoming more isolated from one another.
Correct answer: The process of countries and cultures becoming more interconnected.
A country having its own currency.
The process of countries fighting over resources.
Q2.
How could globalisation affect you?
You might be able to communicate with friends from other countries more easily.
Your family could have to move to another country for work.
You could experience new products, music, and ideas from around the world.
Correct answer: All of the above.
Q3.
Which of these is most likely to be influenced by globalisation?
Local food traditions in a small village.
Correct answer: The way large companies work internationally.
The time it takes for a country to travel to space.
The weather patterns in a specific city.
Q4.
What is one way globalisation can affect culture?
It leads to everyone speaking the same language.
Correct answer: People start using the same technology and social media platforms worldwide.
All countries start following the same religions.
It completely erases all local customs and traditions.
Q5.
Which of the following is a positive effect of globalisation?
Correct answer: The spread of new technology and ideas.
Countries becoming less connected to one another.
The closure of all international borders.
A reduction in the number of people travelling abroad.
Q6.
What is one way globalisation has made the world feel smaller?
Correct answer: People can learn about new countries and travel to them more easily.
Everyone now speaks the same language.
All countries have the same weather.

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4 Questions

Q1.
is the process of the world becoming more interconnected.
Correct Answer: Globalisation
Q2.
World is the the global exchange of goods and services.
Correct Answer: trade
Q3.
Which of these are examples of globalisation?
Correct answer: Family living in Spain
Correct answer: A computer made in China
Potatoes grown in your garden
Q4.
Which of these is an example of world trade?
A local bakery selling bread only within its city
Correct answer: A smartphone company based in South Korea selling phones around the world
A school only having students from one country
A family growing all of its food at home