LESSON 1 & 2 Flashcards

(36 cards)

1
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is an outlook that is limited to one’s immediate community.

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parochialism

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2
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A person who is concerned only with his or her family, village, or even country is _________.

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parochial

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3
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The parochial person is?

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close-minded

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4
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Refers to the process by which the world, previously isolated through physical and technological distance, becomes increasingly interconnected

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globalization

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5
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It is manifested by the increase in
interaction between people around the
world that involves the sharing of ideas, cultures, goods, services, economic, political, cultural, ideological, investment
environmental and processes aided by
information technology

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globalization

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6
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biggest factor of globalization?

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humans

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7
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important aspects of globalization:

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  1. global trading
  2. capital movement
  3. movement of people
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8
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Also called International Trading, or
the economic exchanges and deals
between countries.

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global trading

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9
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Concerns Importation and Exportation

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global trading

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10
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is an exchange or policy of goods and products between nations without or lessening tariff or tax

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free trade

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11
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Manifested in the form of Foreign
Investment

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capital movement

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12
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can be categorized as commercial loan,
official flows and foreign direct
investment

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foreign investment

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13
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are money lent to foreign businesses or governments

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commercial loans

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14
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refer to development aid or money granted by rich countries to developing nations

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official flows

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15
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refers to buying or putting up a firm in a foreign country or contributing to the enhancement of an existing firm

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foreign direct investment

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16
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People can migrate to other countries
in search of better employment
opportunities

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movement of people

17
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  • It was a network of ancient trade routes connecting China and the Far East with the Middle East and Europe.
  • It was established when Han Dynasty ofChina officially opened trade with the West in 130 B.C
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silk road (130 bc)

18
Q

The name Silk Road derived from the
popularity of ______ ____ among
tradesmen in the Roman Empire and
elsewhere in Europe, the material was
not the only important export from the
East to the West

19
Q

Silk road is also known as ______ ____ that traded fruits and vegetables, livestock, grain, leather, tools, religious objects, artwork, precious stones and metals andperhaps more importantly—language, culture, religious beliefs, philosophy and science

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economic belt

20
Q

Venetian merchant and explorer
who traveled the Silk Road from Italy to China in the 13th century. His travels are considered the most famous by a Western explorer on
the Silk Road

21
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age of exploration was on?

22
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It is also known as first wave of
globalization.

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age of exploration

23
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A period when Europeans explored the world

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age of exploration

24
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It connected previously isolated regions and laid the groundwork for
globalization

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age of exploration

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europeans that participated during the age of exploration:
1. christopher columbus 2. vasco da gama 3. ferdinand magellan
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was a turning point in world history, as it connected continents, expanded trade, and facilitated cultural exchanges.
age of exploration
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happened during the Spanish Colonial Era (1565–1815), specifically between the 16th and early 19th centuries.
galleon trade
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put up the ground for globalization by bringing about economic and cultural exchange and integration of financial markets between Asia and America
galleon trade
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makes one or two round trip voyages per year between the ports of Acapulco and Manila
galleon trade
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It was a period of rapid technological advancements, industrialization, and economic growth that significantly contributed to modern globalization. It began in Great Britain in the late 1700s and eventually spread to Europe, North America, and other parts of the world
industrial revolution
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It transformed economies that had been based on agriculture and handicrafts into economies based on large-scale industry, mechanized manufacturing, and the factory system. New machines, new power sources, and new ways of organizing work made existing industries more productive and efficient
industrial revolution
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key features of industrial revolution (technological innovations)
• Steam engines • Textile machines • Iron and steel production • Telegraph
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connected countries and continents.
steamships and railroads
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shortened global trade routes.
suez canal and panama canal
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Industrialized nations sought raw materials (______,______,_____) from colonies
cotton, rubber, oil
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the rise of multinational corporations, international organizations (like the UN, WTO, and IMF), and advancements in technology, transportation, and communication (especially the Internet and digital revolution) have driven globalization to its current level
end of ww2