Exam 26: Global Challenges, Local Responses, and the Role of Anthropology

Experts predict that global warming will result in higher levels of structural violence.

During the most recent economic recession,remittances to non-Western countries have increased as migrants have left in search of work.

Multiculturalism is a public policy for managing cultural diversity in a multi-ethnic society.

There are just under 200 formally admitted members of the U.N.today,but there are approximately__________________national groups that consider themselves distinct because of birth and cultural and territorial heritage.

The demand by "developed" countries for such items as coffee,tea,chocolate,bananas,and beef has led to:

What is the relationship between overpopulation and poverty? Why should this be a significant concern to all countries?

Historical evidence supports the idea that a global culture will eliminate conflict.

The revenues of Exxon Mobil are about the same as the GDP of:

Of the nearly $1.78 trillion spent on arms worldwide,the United States is responsible for spending what percentage?

Discuss the impact of ethnocentrism in pluralistic societies on our world today.Use specific examples to illustrate your points.

The Probo Koala dumped toxic waste in__________________that caused more than 40,000 locals to get sick.

One of the consequences of the development of global culture has been:

How is social media emerging as a more distinct source of "soft power"?

Social media is a type of "soft power."

The world is clearly moving toward a single global culture.

The more divergent cultural traditions are,the more difficult it is for pluralism to be successful.