Starter quiz
- What is globalisation?
- The process of countries becoming more isolated from one another.
- The process of countries and cultures becoming more interconnected. ✓
- A country having its own currency.
- The process of countries fighting over resources.
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- 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.
- All of the above. ✓
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- Which of these is most likely to be influenced by globalisation?
- Local food traditions in a small village.
- The way large companies work internationally. ✓
- The time it takes for a country to travel to space.
- The weather patterns in a specific city.
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- What is one way globalisation can affect culture?
- It leads to everyone speaking the same language.
- 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.
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- Which of the following is a positive effect of globalisation?
- 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.
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- What is one way globalisation has made the world feel smaller?
- 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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Exit quiz
- ______ is the process of the world becoming more interconnected.
- 'Globalisation' ✓
- World ______ is the the global exchange of goods and services.
- 'trade' ✓
- Which of these are examples of globalisation?
- Family living in Spain ✓
- A computer made in China ✓
- Potatoes grown in your garden
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- Which of these is an example of world trade?
- A local bakery selling bread only within its city
- 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
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Key learning points
- Globalisation is the way in which the world has become more interconnected.
- Globalisation is not a new concept. Colonisation and exploration both led to the sharing of ideas and cultures.
- Globalisation can lead to a diverse society where there is a wide variety of people, religions and different cultures.
Common misconception
Globalisation is the world becoming more developed.
Globalisation is the world becoming more interconnected.
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
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