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refers to the wealthier countries of the world. The definition includes countries that are sometimes called “First World Countries” or “Developed Countries.”

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Global North

Question 2

are the Third World Countries or Developing Countries, comprises three quarters of the world population. (Africa, India, China, Latin America and others that are not as economically sound and politically stable.

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Global South

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Global North countries include:

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United States, Canada, almost all the European countries , Israel, Cyprus, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, and New Zealand.

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Characteristics of Global North

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1/4 of the world’s people, 4/5 of world’s income, average life expectancy more than 70 years, most people have enough to eat, most people are educated, over 90% of the world’s manufacturing industry, 4% of the world’s research and development.

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Characteristics of the South

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3/4 of the world’s people, 1/5 of world’s income, average life expectancy of 50 years, 1/5 or more suffer from hunger and malnutrition, 1/2 of the people have little chance of any education, less than 10% of the world’s manufacturing industry, about 96% of the world’s spending on research and development.

Question 6

It is a visual depiction of the north-south divide, proposed by West German former Chancellor Willy Brandt

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Brandt Line

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The process of Asian countries coming together to foster cooperation, integration, and collective decision-making within the region. Cooperation and integration among Asian countries. A product of economic interaction between Asian countries.

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Asian Regionalism

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Different Asian Groups and Associations - Political and Economic

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ASEAN, APEC, SAARC, SCO

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ASEAN

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Association of Southeast Asian Nations

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APEC

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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

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SAARC

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South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

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SCO

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Shanghai Cooperation Organization

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Different Asian Groups and Associations - Trade and Economic

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RCEP and CPTPP

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RCEP

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Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership

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CPTPP

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Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

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It is the prioritization of a specific region’s needs, identity, or governance over a broader area.

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Regionalism

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Refers to a specific area of the world or an official division within a country?

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Region

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Which regional organization, founded in 1967, aims to promote economic cooperation and reduce trade barriers among Southeast Asian countries?

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ASEAN

Question 19

Which of the following is a regional association focused on military defense?

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NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Question 20

Governments or regions create Special Economic Zones (SEZs),industrial hubs, or free trade zones to boost local economies by attracting businesses, investors, and creating jobs.

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Economic Zoning

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What is a key product of economic interaction between Asian countries?

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Economic cooperation and regional integration

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What is the primary goal of regionalization?

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Strengthening local and regional cooperation

Question 23

What agreements involve trade, human rights, and the environment?

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International Commitments

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Major Religions of the World

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Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism

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VARIETIES OF RELIGION

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- Monotheistic Religions - Polytheistic Religions - Non - theistic / Philosophical Religions7 - Animistic / Indigenous Religions

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a form of Christianity that was in opposition to the Catholic Church

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Protestantism

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modernization leads to the decline of religion. As society becomes more scientific and rational, traditional religious worldviews lose influence.

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Secularization

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*Religions secularize in unique ways *Globalization ≠ one global worldview *Pope John Paul II's view on religion + culture

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Pre - Modernist Perspective

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*Religion becomes more secular and reason-based *Secularization = same outcome for all religions *Globalization speeds up the shift toward a rational world

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Modernist Perspective

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Rejects modernism and organized religion Values expressive individualism Religion replaced by personal spirituality

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Post-Modernist Perspective

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5 Stages of Development of Media

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Oral Communication, Scripts, Printing Press, Electronic Media, Digital Media

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refers to the part of global culture, focuses on how media spreads cultural influences across the world.

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Global Media Culture

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Dominance in cultural relations; powerful cultures impose values on others.

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Cultural Imperialism

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What is one major criticism of Cultural Imperialism theory?

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It overlooks audience agency and cultural

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What is a common criticism of global media culture?

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It causes cultural homogenization

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Which media company is considered a major player in global media culture?

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BBC

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Types Of Religious Organizations

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* Church * Sect * Denomination * Cult * New Religious Movements (NRMS) and Indigenous Religious Groups

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It refers to the transmission of ideas, meanings, and values around the world in such a way as to extend and intensify social relations.

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Cultural Globalization

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Which global actor facilitates the global economy?

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International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Question 40

The mission of this non-state actor is to help member countries cooperate on economic, political, and security matters.

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United Nations

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Sum of laws, norms, policies, and institutions that define, constitute, and mediate relations between citizens, societies, markets, and states in the international system.

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Global Governance

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The mission of this non-state is to promote international peace and stability, human rights, and economic development.

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United Nations

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G8 Members

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US, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Japan, Russia

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The mission of this non-state actor is to safeguard its members' freedom and security by both political and military means.

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

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A worldwide system that permits easy movement of goods, production, capital, and resources at the international level.

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Economic Globalization

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What year was the United Nations established?

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1945

Question 47

An organization set to supervise the rule of trade between nations.

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WTO World Trade Organization