Humanities

Question 1

What is globalization?

Answer 1

Globalization is the process of increased interconnectedness and interdependence of the world’s economies

Question 2

What is consumption?

Answer 2

Consumption is the use of goods and services by individuals or societies.

Question 3

How does globalization affect consumption?

Answer 3

It increases access to global products. Example: clothes from abroad can be shipped easily, giving access to customers here.

Question 4

What is conservation?

Answer 4

Conservation is the responsible management and protection of natural resources and the environment.

Question 5

How does globalization support conservation?

Answer 5

It spreads awareness of global issues and initiatives of change. Example: UN’s SDGs (Sustainable Developement Goals)

Question 6

What is consumerism?

Answer 6

Consumerism is a lifestyle focused on the acquisition of goods and services

Question 7

What is sustainable consumption?

Answer 7

Using resources in a way that meets current needs without harming future generations.

Question 8

Give examples of sustainable consumption.

Answer 8

Using reusable bags, buying eco-friendly products, reducing plastic, saving water and energy, recycling, using public transport, and supporting fair trade.

Question 9

What is the conflict between consumption and conservation?

Answer 9

Consumption uses resources and creates waste, which goes against the morals of conservation, which says to conserve resources.

Question 10

What are the three main types of resources?

Answer 10

Natural, human, capital resources.

Question 11

What are natural resources?

Answer 11

Resources found in nature like water, soil, trees, etc.

Question 12

What are renewable resources?

Answer 12

Resources that can regenerate naturally like air.

Question 13

What are non-renewable resources?

Answer 13

Resources that are finite and can run out, like minerals

Question 14

What are human resources?

Answer 14

Human resources are the people who make up the workforce of an organization, society, or economy.

Question 15

What are capital resources?

Answer 15

Capital resources are man-made goods that are used to produce other goods and services.
Examples include machines, tools, buildings, and technology.

Question 16

Which country’s economy is based on oil and petroleum?

Answer 16

Saudi Arabia

Question 17

What does China specialize in producing?

Answer 17

Electronics

Question 18

What is India known for producing?

Answer 18

Software

Question 19

What are Brazil’s main exports?

Answer 19

Coffee

Question 20

What are Canada’s key resources?

Answer 20

Timber

Question 21

What does Japan specialize in?

Answer 21

Cars

Question 22

What is Kenya known for producing?

Answer 22

Tea and coffee

Question 23

What does Norway export?

Answer 23

Hydropower and fish

Question 24

Why do countries specialize in producing different goods?

Answer 24

Because of differences in natural resources

Question 25

What is global interdependence?

Answer 25

When countries rely on each other to meet their resource and product needs.

Question 26

What is the downside of global trade?

Answer 26

It increases consumption and environmental strain.

Question 27

What is the goal of conservation in globalization?

Answer 27

To ensure resources are used wisely and sustainably while protecting the environment.

Question 28

List 3 sustainable practices encouraged by globalization.

Answer 28

Recycling, using renewable energy, eco-labeling, fair trade, sustainable agriculture, reducing emissions, and international cooperation on environmental issues.

Question 29

What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

Answer 29

A global UN initiative to promote peace and help the environment

Question 30

Define carbon footprint.

Answer 30

The total amount of greenhouse gases produced by individual or collective human activities.

Question 31

Give three examples of non-renewable resources.

Answer 31

Coal, oil, natural gas, minerals (like gold or copper), and nuclear fuels (like uranium), fossil fuels

Question 32

Give three examples of renewable resources.

Answer 32

Solar energy, wind energy, hydropower/water, forests, geothermal energy.

Question 33

What is conflict?

Answer 33

A serious disagreement or argument between individuals, groups, or countries.

Question 34

What is conflict resolution?

Answer 34

The process of finding a peaceful solution to a disagreement or problem.

Question 35

What is intrapersonal conflict?

Answer 35

Conflict within a person, such as making a difficult decision.

Question 36

What is interpersonal conflict?

Answer 36

Conflict between two individuals.

Question 37

What is intragroup conflict?

Answer 37

Conflict within a group or team.

Question 38

What is intergroup conflict?

Answer 38

Conflict between two or more groups.

Question 39

What is international conflict?

Answer 39

Conflict between nations or countries, such as war or diplomatic tension.

Question 40

What is negotiation?

Answer 40

Direct discussion between parties to reach a mutual agreement or compromise.

Question 41

What is mediation?

Answer 41

A neutral third party helps both sides communicate and find a solution.

Question 42

What is arbitration?

Answer 42

A third party listens to both sides and makes a usually binding decision.

Question 43

What is the use of judicial systems in conflict resolution?

Answer 43

Courts or legal systems resolve disputes based on laws.

Question 44

What are sanctions?

Answer 44

Penalties used to pressure a party into changing behavior, often economic or trade-related.

Question 45

What is military force in conflict resolution?

Answer 45

Use of armed forces to resolve a conflict, typically as a last resort.

Question 46

What are the steps in resolving conflict?

Answer 46

1. Identify the problem, 2. Listen actively, 3. Stay calm, 4. Communicate, 5. Find solutions, 6. Agree, 7. Follow up.

Question 47

What skills are important for peaceful conflict resolution?

Answer 47

Empathy, active listening, clear communication, respect, problem-solving, and self-control.

Question 48

Why is conflict resolution important?

Answer 48

It builds relationships, reduces violence, promotes cooperation, and supports peace.

Question 49

Give a real-world example of conflict resolution in school.

Answer 49

Solving disagreements between students over group work.

Question 50

Give a real-world example of international conflict resolution.

Answer 50

Peace talks between countries or diplomatic agreements.