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What is globalisation?

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A process by which people, their ideas, and activities become integrated and interconnected around the world

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Factors that has speed up the process of globalisation

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Multinational corporations, transportation, and communications

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What does the term connectivity refer to?

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How well places are being linked by communication networks or how they are connected

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Why do nations need to be interdependent?

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1) for worldwide trade,
2) to maintain global peace
3) to provideinternational assistance during disaster
4) to improve international relationships

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Brunei is a member of many international and regional organisation including __________________________

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  1. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
  2. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
  3. Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC)
  4. Commonwealth of Nations
  5. United Nations (UN)
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Brunei is a member of many international and regional organisation including __________________________

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  1. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
  2. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
  3. Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC)
  4. Commonweath of Nations
  5. United Nations (UN)
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Brunei is a member of many international and regional organisation including __________________________

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  1. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
  2. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
  3. Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC)
  4. Commonweath of Nations
  5. United Nations (UN)
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When was ASEAN formed

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1967

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ASEAN comprises of how many countries

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10

Entirety of Southeast Asia, except for Timor Leste

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What is the main reason for the formation of ASEAN?

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Nations in SEA were interdependent on each other for success

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Why was there a need to form a regional organisation in SEA?

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To look after regional peace and stability, economic growth, social progress, and cultural development

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The headquarters of ASEAN is located in _______________

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Jakarta, Indonesia

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Motto for ASEAN

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One Vision, One Identity, One Community

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What does the ASEAN logo represent

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Peaceful, stable, united, and dynamic ASEAN

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How many colours are there in the ASEAN logo

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four

Red, blue, yellow, & white

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What does the colour BLUE represent in the ASEAN logo?

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Peace and Stability

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What does the colour RED represent in the ASEAN logo?

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Courage and Dynamism

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What does the colour YELLOW represent in the ASEAN logo?

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Prosperity

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What does the colour WHITE represent in the ASEAN logo?

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Purity

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The dream of ASEAN to bind all the ten countries in Southeast Asia in friendship and unity is represented by the ____________________________

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Ten stalks of padi

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When did Brunei joined ASEAN?

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7th January 1984

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What are the benefits of joining ASEAN?

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  1. Political experience & benefits
  2. Peace and stability
  3. Dealing with transnational problems
  4. Economic cooperation & assistance
  5. Disaster relief
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Capital city of Cambodia and its currency

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Phenom Penh | Riel

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Capital city of Laos and its currency

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Vientiane | Kip

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Capital city of Myanmar and its currency
Nay Pyi Taw | Kyat
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Capital city of Vietnam and its currency
Hanoi | Dong
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Capital city of Brunei Darussalam and its currency
Bandar Seri Begawan | Brunei dollar
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Capital city of Indonesia and its currency
Jakarta | rupiah
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Capital city of The Philippines and its currency
Manila | Peso
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Capital city of Malaysia and its currency
Kuala Lumpur | Ringgit
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Capital city of Singapore and its currency
Singapore| Singapore dollar
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Capital city of Thailand and its currency
Bangkok | Thai Baht
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What is a constitution?
A list agreed fundamental principles held by an organisation or a state | ASEAN Charter was made to guide the actions of ASEAN nations
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The low intensity war known as Konfrontasi was fought between ________________ and ________________.
Indonesia and Malaysia | War waged by Indonesia to oppose the formation of Federation of Malaysia
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ASEAN organises ________ by which students can visit students in other countries so that they can develop **student leadership**, **independence** and **confidence**.
Student Exchange Programs
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Southeast Asian (SEA) Games are held once in every how many years?
Once every **TWO** years
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ASEAN members also cooperate and participate in what UN-led mission?
Peacekeeping
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What is the definition of peacekeeping?
The preservation of peace between hostile groups by international military forces. | The soldiers who are deployed to help are called as **Peacekeepers**
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What is the full form of APEC
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
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Main aim of APEC?
To support sustainable economic growth and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region
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What does APEC focuses on in order to ease business and investment to grow in the member country?
Regional trade policies
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How does Brunei benefit from APEC membership?
Brunei's economy has benefited from the strong business and trade networks
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What does OIC stand for?
Organisation of Islamic Conference
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When was OIC founded?
1969
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Members in OIC
57 members
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Headquarters of OIC
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Main aim of OIC
1) To promote cooperation in unity among its member states and 2) To protect Islamic holy places
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How does Brunei benefit from OIC membership?
Brunei has promoted Islamic interest and values for the benefit of the Islamic Ummah
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An organisation that comprises of nations that was once part of the British Empire
Commonwealth of Nations
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When was the Commonweath of Nations founded?
1931
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Members in the Commonweath of Nations
56 members
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The headquarters of the Commonweatlh of Nations
London, United Kingdom
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What was the purpose for the formation of the Commonwealth?
To enable members to cooperate with each other on promoting **good government**, **human rights**, and **economic and social development**. | (1) good government (2) human rights (3) economic & social development
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How often do the members of the Commonwealth meet?
Every **TWO** years | A general assembly to discuss matters of common interest
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In which country was the 2014 XX Commonwealth Games held? | This was the 20th Commonwealth Games
Glasgow, Scotland
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The Commonwealth Games are held once in how many years?
Once every four years
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When was the United Nations founded?
1945
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Members in the UN
192 members
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Headquarters of UN
New York, USA
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Main purpose for the formation of UN
To build cooperation in (1) international law (2) international security, (3) economic development, (4) social progress, (5) human rights and (6) achieve world peace
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When did Brunei join UN?
1984
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The UN has an organisation that promotes global health matters known as the
World Health Organisation (WHO)
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The positive impacts that globalisation has brought to our culture and society
1. Awareness about the cultures of others 2. Exchange of information and collaboration
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The negative impacts that globalisation has brought to our culture and society
1. Loss of local culture and sense of belonging 2. Growing consumerism and materialism
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The positive impacts that globalisation has brought to the world's economy and trade
1. Improvement in standard of living 2. More job opportunities
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The negative impacts that globalisation has brought to the worlds economy and trade
Growing gap between rich and poor
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MNCs took advantage of cheap, low-skilled workers by setting up businesses in developing countries. These businesses are sometimes called as _________________.
Sweat shops
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The positive impact of globalisation has brought to the world's security
1. Enhance global security 2. Enhance health security
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The negative impact of globalisation has brought to the world's security
Disease epidemics
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The positive impact of globalisation has brought to the environment
1. Environmental management and awareness of eco-tourism 2. Advancement of alternative energy
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The negative impact of globalisation has brought to the environment
1. Deforestation 2. Global warming and climate change
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Natural disasters that are caused by deforestation
Landslides and floods
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Examples of alternative energy in Southeast Asia
Solar and wind power
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The project that has helped Brunei to protect its rainforest
The Heart of Borneo project
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What is the meaning of transnational problems?
Problems that relates to more than one country, and happen across border
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The transnational problem that happened in the 1990s that affected many parts of Southeast Asia
Haze pollution
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This is the agreement that was made in 2002 to deal with his pollution that came from land forest fire
Transboundary Haze Pollution agreement
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The haze pollution in the 1990s was caused by the peat field fire in what country?
Sumatra, Indonesia
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The system of cargo transportation that fit on ships trains and trucks
Containerisation
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Define global village
People's information, entertainment and culture throughout the world are interconnected through the use telecommunications (TV, radio, newspapers, internet)

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