FRQ 1: Economic Effects of Globalization(a) Define the term "globalization" in the context of economic interconnectedness.
(b) Explain how the rise of multinational corporations has impacted local economies in both developed and developing countries.
(c) Discuss the role of trade agreements, such as NAFTA or the EU, in shaping global economic patterns. Provide one specific example of a positive impact and one negative impact of such agreements.
FRQ 2: Cultural Effects of Globalization(a) Define cultural diffusion and explain its relationship to globalization.
(b) Identify and explain two ways globalization has contributed to cultural homogenization.
(c) Evaluate how cultural globalization can lead to cultural resistance or backlash, using a specific example.
FRQ 3: Political Effects of Globalization(a) Describe the role of supranational organizations (e.g., the United Nations, WTO) in promoting globalization.
(b) Explain one political challenge globalization poses to state sovereignty.
(c) Assess how globalization has influenced political movements, such as nationalism or separatism, providing a specific example.
FRQ 4: Technology and Global Interconnectedness(a) Identify and explain one technological advancement that has accelerated globalization.
(b) Discuss how technology has transformed global communication and cultural exchange.
(c) Evaluate the role of social media in shaping global political movements. Provide a specific example.
FRQ 5: Environmental, Economic, and Cultural Effects of Globalization(a) Explain how globalization has impacted the environment, citing one specific example.
(b) Analyze the relationship between globalization and economic disparities between core and periphery countries.
(c) Discuss the cultural effects of globalization on indigenous populations. Provide an example to illustrate your response.
FRQ 6: Global Disparities and Inequality(a) Define the terms "core," "semi-periphery," and "periphery" in the context of the world-systems theory.
(b) Explain how globalization has exacerbated economic inequality between these regions.
(c) Propose one strategy to address global inequality, and evaluate its potential effectiveness.
(b) Explain how the rise of multinational corporations has impacted local economies in both developed and developing countries.
(c) Discuss the role of trade agreements, such as NAFTA or the EU, in shaping global economic patterns. Provide one specific example of a positive impact and one negative impact of such agreements.
FRQ 2: Cultural Effects of Globalization(a) Define cultural diffusion and explain its relationship to globalization.
(b) Identify and explain two ways globalization has contributed to cultural homogenization.
(c) Evaluate how cultural globalization can lead to cultural resistance or backlash, using a specific example.
FRQ 3: Political Effects of Globalization(a) Describe the role of supranational organizations (e.g., the United Nations, WTO) in promoting globalization.
(b) Explain one political challenge globalization poses to state sovereignty.
(c) Assess how globalization has influenced political movements, such as nationalism or separatism, providing a specific example.
FRQ 4: Technology and Global Interconnectedness(a) Identify and explain one technological advancement that has accelerated globalization.
(b) Discuss how technology has transformed global communication and cultural exchange.
(c) Evaluate the role of social media in shaping global political movements. Provide a specific example.
FRQ 5: Environmental, Economic, and Cultural Effects of Globalization(a) Explain how globalization has impacted the environment, citing one specific example.
(b) Analyze the relationship between globalization and economic disparities between core and periphery countries.
(c) Discuss the cultural effects of globalization on indigenous populations. Provide an example to illustrate your response.
FRQ 6: Global Disparities and Inequality(a) Define the terms "core," "semi-periphery," and "periphery" in the context of the world-systems theory.
(b) Explain how globalization has exacerbated economic inequality between these regions.
(c) Propose one strategy to address global inequality, and evaluate its potential effectiveness.