Global History Chapter 36 Global
Interdependence Exam Questions
and Answers
What are the positives and negatives of a global economy? - Answer-For: peace
through trade, raises standard of living, creates jobs in emerging countries, promotes
investment in less developed countries, and creates a sense of world community
Against: creates conflict because of an inherently unfair system, benefits developed
nations disproportionately, takes jobs from high-paid laborers in developed countries,
benefits those who already have money, erodes local cultures
How have computers affected the way people gather information and communicate with
each other? - Answer-More jobs are offered in the information industries. Multinational
corporations have been formed. People can now work from home. There have been
advances in science and medicine. Trade with other countries has grown.
What was the original use for the internet? - Answer-It was meant to link scientists so
they could exchange information about research.
How have economies changed since World War II? - Answer-Manufacturing of goods
shifted from developed nations to emerging nations because it provided them with a
constant source of cheap and eager labor.
What problems arise with economic growth? - Answer-It leads to soil erosion,
deforestation, and destruction of natural habitats
What program did NASA launch with the ESA - Answer-International Space Station
The Gulf War - Answer-(1990-91): Iraq attacks Kuwait, Hussein thinks no one will stand
up to him; UN condemns act; USA leads an international coalition (France, GB, and
other Arab States) to defeat Iraq, worried over Hussein's control of 20% of world's oil
reserves and potential to attack Saudi Arabia; Hussein stays in power until 2003
How does a country oppose free trade? - Answer-
Proliferation - Answer-a spread (nuclear weapons to other nations)
Interdependence Exam Questions
and Answers
What are the positives and negatives of a global economy? - Answer-For: peace
through trade, raises standard of living, creates jobs in emerging countries, promotes
investment in less developed countries, and creates a sense of world community
Against: creates conflict because of an inherently unfair system, benefits developed
nations disproportionately, takes jobs from high-paid laborers in developed countries,
benefits those who already have money, erodes local cultures
How have computers affected the way people gather information and communicate with
each other? - Answer-More jobs are offered in the information industries. Multinational
corporations have been formed. People can now work from home. There have been
advances in science and medicine. Trade with other countries has grown.
What was the original use for the internet? - Answer-It was meant to link scientists so
they could exchange information about research.
How have economies changed since World War II? - Answer-Manufacturing of goods
shifted from developed nations to emerging nations because it provided them with a
constant source of cheap and eager labor.
What problems arise with economic growth? - Answer-It leads to soil erosion,
deforestation, and destruction of natural habitats
What program did NASA launch with the ESA - Answer-International Space Station
The Gulf War - Answer-(1990-91): Iraq attacks Kuwait, Hussein thinks no one will stand
up to him; UN condemns act; USA leads an international coalition (France, GB, and
other Arab States) to defeat Iraq, worried over Hussein's control of 20% of world's oil
reserves and potential to attack Saudi Arabia; Hussein stays in power until 2003
How does a country oppose free trade? - Answer-
Proliferation - Answer-a spread (nuclear weapons to other nations)
