Question 1

Summarize the main tenets of modernization theory.

Accepted Answer

Modernization theory is a sociological a

Question 2

In which of the following theories does modernization theory have roots?

Accepted Answer

A) functionalism 
B) conflict theory 
C) symbolic interactionism 
D) postmodernism 
A) functionalism 
B) conflict theory 
C) symbolic interactionism 
D) postmodernism

Question 3

Which of the following is the main characteristic of transnational corporations?

Accepted Answer

A) They exploit natural resources. 
B) They sell to domestic markets. 
C) They rely on foreign labour. 
D) They are subject to national governments. 
A) They exploit natural resources. 
B) They sell to domestic markets. 
C) They rely on foreign labour. 
D) They are subject to national governments.

Question 4

Emergence of a large middle class in India and China has moderated the global growth of inequality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to dependency theory, what type of country is Canada?

Accepted Answer

A) a core capitalist country 
B) a core peripheral country 
C) a peripheral capitalist country 
D) a semiperipheral capitalist country 
A) a core capitalist country 
B) a core peripheral country 
C) a peripheral capitalist country 
D) a semiperipheral capitalist country

Question 6

On which of the following conditions for economic development does Canada compare unfavourably with South Korea?

Accepted Answer

A) state policy 
B) geopolitical position 
C) type of colonialism 
D) hardworking population 
A) state policy 
B) geopolitical position 
C) type of colonialism 
D) hardworking population

Question 7

Technology is the necessary and sufficient cause of globalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Globally, which of the following spending priorities is the highest by a huge margin?

Accepted Answer

A) drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes 
B) entertainment 
C) military 
D) health care 
A) drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes 
B) entertainment 
C) military 
D) health care

Question 9

Which of the following exemplifies globalization?

Accepted Answer

A) Indian company Wind provides telephone services in Ontario. 
B) Montreal fishmongers sell both Atlantic and Pacific salmon. 
C) Much cheese produced in Quebec is consumed in Ontario. 
D) "Hundred-mile diet" is based on consumption of local food. 
A) Indian company Wind provides telephone services in Ontario. 
B) Montreal fishmongers sell both Atlantic and Pacific salmon. 
C) Much cheese produced in Quebec is consumed in Ontario. 
D) "Hundred-mile diet" is based on consumption of local food.

Question 10

In a class discussion about the homogenizing effects of globalization, Freja points out that even in multinational chain stores and restaurants there are locally influenced differences in products and services.What concept is she supporting?

Accepted Answer

A) McDonaldization 
B) glocalization 
C) imperialism 
D) regionalization 
A) McDonaldization 
B) glocalization 
C) imperialism 
D) regionalization

Question 11

Define globalization and the main factors leading to it.

Accepted Answer

Globalization refers to the process of i

Question 12

Which of the following terms refers to the increased passage of labour, capital, information, and commodities across borders?

Accepted Answer

A) transnationalism 
B) glocalization 
C) globalization 
D) imperialism 
A) transnationalism 
B) glocalization 
C) globalization 
D) imperialism

Question 13

How does imperialism differ from colonialism?

Accepted Answer

A) It is based on political domination. 
B) It is based on economic domination. 
C) It is based on technological domination. 
D) It is based on cultural domination. 
A) It is based on political domination. 
B) It is based on economic domination. 
C) It is based on technological domination. 
D) It is based on cultural domination.

Question 14

According to the textbook, at what stage of development is globalization most beneficial to a country?

Accepted Answer

A) agricultural revolution 
B) industrial revolution 
C) early industrialization 
D) advanced industrialization 
A) agricultural revolution 
B) industrial revolution 
C) early industrialization 
D) advanced industrialization

Question 15

How has geopolitical position influenced economic growth in former colonies?

Accepted Answer

The geopolitical position of former colo

Question 16

On balance, does globalization contribute more to global homogeneity or global diversity?

Accepted Answer

Globalization contributes to both global

Summarize the main tenets of modernization theory.

In which of the following theories does modernization theory have roots?

Which of the following is the main characteristic of transnational corporations?

Emergence of a large middle class in India and China has moderated the global growth of inequality.

According to dependency theory, what type of country is Canada?

On which of the following conditions for economic development does Canada compare unfavourably with South Korea?

Technology is the necessary and sufficient cause of globalization.

Globally, which of the following spending priorities is the highest by a huge margin?

Which of the following exemplifies globalization?

In a class discussion about the homogenizing effects of globalization, Freja points out that even in multinational chain stores and restaurants there are locally influenced differences in products and services.What concept is she supporting?

Define globalization and the main factors leading to it.

Which of the following terms refers to the increased passage of labour, capital, information, and commodities across borders?

How does imperialism differ from colonialism?

According to the textbook, at what stage of development is globalization most beneficial to a country?

How has geopolitical position influenced economic growth in former colonies?

On balance, does globalization contribute more to global homogeneity or global diversity?

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Race and Ethnicity

Sexualities and Gender Stratification

Sociology of the Body: Disability, Aging, and Death

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Politics

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Exam 9: Globalization, Inequality, and Development

Summarize the main tenets of modernization theory.

In which of the following theories does modernization theory have roots?

Which of the following is the main characteristic of transnational corporations?

Emergence of a large middle class in India and China has moderated the global growth of inequality.

According to dependency theory, what type of country is Canada?

On which of the following conditions for economic development does Canada compare unfavourably with South Korea?

Technology is the necessary and sufficient cause of globalization.

Globally, which of the following spending priorities is the highest by a huge margin?

Which of the following exemplifies globalization?

In a class discussion about the homogenizing effects of globalization, Freja points out that even in multinational chain stores and restaurants there are locally influenced differences in products and services.What concept is she supporting?

Define globalization and the main factors leading to it.

Which of the following terms refers to the increased passage of labour, capital, information, and commodities across borders?

How does imperialism differ from colonialism?

According to the textbook, at what stage of development is globalization most beneficial to a country?

How has geopolitical position influenced economic growth in former colonies?

On balance, does globalization contribute more to global homogeneity or global diversity?

A Sociological Compass

How Sociologists Do Research

Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction

Networks, Groups, Bureaucracies, and Societies

Deviance and Crime

Social Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Sexualities and Gender Stratification

Sociology of the Body: Disability, Aging, and Death

Work and the Economy

Politics

Families

Religion

Education

Mass Media and Mass Communication

Health and Medicine

Population and Urbanization

Collective Action and Social Movements

Technology and the Global Environment

Filters