Question 1

From a sociological perspective

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A) democracy and capitalism are the same thing. 
B) democracy is a political system and capitalism is an economic system. 
C) both democracy and capitalism are political systems. 
D) both democracy and capitalism are economic systems. 
A) democracy and capitalism are the same thing. 
B) democracy is a political system and capitalism is an economic system. 
C) both democracy and capitalism are political systems. 
D) both democracy and capitalism are economic systems. B

Question 2

According to Thomas Friedman, which event was a critical step in opening up communication among nations long separated?

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A) the breakup of the former Soviet Union 
B) the breakup of Yugoslavia 
C) the fall of the Berlin Wall 
D) the fall of the Great Wall of China 
A) the breakup of the former Soviet Union 
B) the breakup of Yugoslavia 
C) the fall of the Berlin Wall 
D) the fall of the Great Wall of China C

Question 3

Globalization increases ____________ among nations of the world.

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A) specialization 
B) equality 
C) natural resources 
D) All of these. 
A) specialization 
B) equality 
C) natural resources 
D) All of these. A

Question 4

Compare and contrast the positive and negative consequences of globalization according to the text.

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Globalization has both positive and nega

Question 5

What is the world system described by Emmanuel Wallerstein? Name and describe the categories of countries in the system, and how they relate to each other.

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The world system described by Emmanuel W

Question 6

When sociologists look at globalization

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A) they agree that it is a major revolution in the way people live. 
B) they are in agreement that is transforming society in very positive ways. 
C) most see the world becoming "flat" as a good thing. 
D) there is considerable debate about what it is and what it will create. 
A) they agree that it is a major revolution in the way people live. 
B) they are in agreement that is transforming society in very positive ways. 
C) most see the world becoming "flat" as a good thing. 
D) there is considerable debate about what it is and what it will create.

Question 7

Discuss the role of communication and technology in globalization.Give examples.

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Communication and technology play a cruc

Question 8

In a laissez-faire system of capitalism what is the role of the government?

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A) to protect the rights of workers 
B) to enforce minimum wage regulations 
C) providing legal and military security in which to conduct business 
D) to protect the most vulnerable workers, women and children 
A) to protect the rights of workers 
B) to enforce minimum wage regulations 
C) providing legal and military security in which to conduct business 
D) to protect the most vulnerable workers, women and children

Question 9

In China, the economic system is

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A) one of free capitalism. 
B) controlled by the government elite. 
C) dominated by private business. 
D) pure communism. 
A) one of free capitalism. 
B) controlled by the government elite. 
C) dominated by private business. 
D) pure communism.

Question 10

The most powerful people in the world economic system

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A) have strong ties to their native countries. 
B) are motivated by humanitarian principles. 
C) are located in the U.S., the UK, and the EU. 
D) are the political leaders of Western Europe. 
A) have strong ties to their native countries. 
B) are motivated by humanitarian principles. 
C) are located in the U.S., the UK, and the EU. 
D) are the political leaders of Western Europe.

Question 11

According to Karl Marx, globalization is

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A) the inevitable climax of capitalism. 
B) the ultimate development of modernism. 
C) the only way to achieve true communism. 
D) a positive development for workers. 
A) the inevitable climax of capitalism. 
B) the ultimate development of modernism. 
C) the only way to achieve true communism. 
D) a positive development for workers.

Question 12

Describe two positive aspects to globalization.Explain your answers and give examples.

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Two positive aspects of globalization ar

Question 13

What is globalization? Explain two historical events or periods in terms of their contribution to globalization.

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Globalization refers to the process of i

Question 14

Describe two of the criticisms relating to globalization.Explain your answers and give examples.

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One criticism of globalization is that i

Question 15

Which of the following may slow the ttrend of globalization?

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A) Nationalism 
B) Fear of change itself 
C) Tradition 
D) All of these. 
A) Nationalism 
B) Fear of change itself 
C) Tradition 
D) All of these.

Question 16

The creation of a world society necessitates

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A) social interaction across borders. 
B) a world social structure. 
C) international social institutions. 
D) all of these 
A) social interaction across borders. 
B) a world social structure. 
C) international social institutions. 
D) all of these

Question 17

In an unregulated global economy,

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A) work goes to those who are paid the least. 
B) poor working conditions and a lack of benefits becomes the norm. 
C) migration between countries for jobs increases. 
D) all of these 
A) work goes to those who are paid the least. 
B) poor working conditions and a lack of benefits becomes the norm. 
C) migration between countries for jobs increases. 
D) all of these

Question 18

Explain the three global cultural themes described in the text; which are most in conflict with each other, and why?

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The three global cultural themes describ

Question 19

_____ are political units with physical boundaries, laws, and armies.

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A) Nations 
B) Societies 
C) Communities 
D) Corporations 
A) Nations 
B) Societies 
C) Communities 
D) Corporations

Question 20

According to the CIA, about ?????????????????????????????_________________ people each year are trafficked as sex slaves.

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A) about 18,000 to 20,000 
B) about 500 to 1,000 
C) about one million 
D) None of these. 
A) about 18,000 to 20,000 
B) about 500 to 1,000 
C) about one million 
D) None of these.

From a sociological perspective

According to Thomas Friedman, which event was a critical step in opening up communication among nations long separated?

Globalization increases ____________ among nations of the world.

Compare and contrast the positive and negative consequences of globalization according to the text.

What is the world system described by Emmanuel Wallerstein? Name and describe the categories of countries in the system, and how they relate to each other.

When sociologists look at globalization

Discuss the role of communication and technology in globalization.Give examples.

In a laissez-faire system of capitalism what is the role of the government?

In China, the economic system is

The most powerful people in the world economic system

According to Karl Marx, globalization is

Describe two positive aspects to globalization.Explain your answers and give examples.

What is globalization? Explain two historical events or periods in terms of their contribution to globalization.

Describe two of the criticisms relating to globalization.Explain your answers and give examples.

Which of the following may slow the ttrend of globalization?

The creation of a world society necessitates

In an unregulated global economy,

Explain the three global cultural themes described in the text; which are most in conflict with each other, and why?

_____ are political units with physical boundaries, laws, and armies.

According to the CIA, about ?????????????????????????????_________________ people each year are trafficked as sex slaves.

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Exam 10: Is the World Becoming One Society: Globalization and the Creation of a World Society

From a sociological perspective

According to Thomas Friedman, which event was a critical step in opening up communication among nations long separated?

Globalization increases ____________ among nations of the world.

Compare and contrast the positive and negative consequences of globalization according to the text.

What is the world system described by Emmanuel Wallerstein? Name and describe the categories of countries in the system, and how they relate to each other.

When sociologists look at globalization

Discuss the role of communication and technology in globalization.Give examples.

In a laissez-faire system of capitalism what is the role of the government?

In China, the economic system is

The most powerful people in the world economic system

According to Karl Marx, globalization is

Describe two positive aspects to globalization.Explain your answers and give examples.

What is globalization? Explain two historical events or periods in terms of their contribution to globalization.

Describe two of the criticisms relating to globalization.Explain your answers and give examples.

Which of the following may slow the ttrend of globalization?

The creation of a world society necessitates

In an unregulated global economy,

Explain the three global cultural themes described in the text; which are most in conflict with each other, and why?

_____ are political units with physical boundaries, laws, and armies.

According to the CIA, about ?????????????????????????????_________________ people each year are trafficked as sex slaves.

How Do Sociologists Study Society: Researching the Social World

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Why Cant Everyone Be Just Like Us: Value Judgments, Ethnocentrism, and Human Differences

Why Is There Misery in the World : Society As an Important Source of Human Problems

Does the Individual Really Make a Difference: an Introduction to Social Change

Is Organized Religion Necessary for Society: Tradition, Modernization, and Secularization

Why Study Sociology: Understanding, Questioning, and Caring

The Nature and Use of Categories, Generalizations, and Stereotypes in Social Science and Society

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