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Which of the following phrases best captures the essences of the concept of globalization, in all
its dimensions, according to the lectures and readings? correct answers "transnational
connectedness"
Which of the following would be examples of globalization according to the definition provided
by Eriksen in the assigned text for the course? correct answers the global popularity of films
from Hollywood, Bollywood, and/or Nollywood (Nigeria)
The importing and exporting of basic food inputs
Chinese or United States investments in companies in Ethiopia
all of the above
According to Jackson Lears as mentioned in the lecture and in his reading, one of the major
problems with the theories of globalization and the global distribution of wealth and poverty
proposed by people like Thomas Friedman and Jared Diamond is that: correct answers They seek
to rely on deterministic/neutral forces, rather than historical action and conflict
Which of the following best expresses a basically Marxist perspective on globalization
(according to the material presented in the lecture)? correct answers Relations of exploitation
have characterized all existing eras of human history. Conflicts and contradictions have driven
the development of society
Which of the following best expresses a basically Weberian perspective on globalization
(according to the material presented in the lecture)? correct answers Wealth and poverty are
related to the values and cultural norms that drive economic behavior (and human behavior more
generally).
, According to Thomas Friedman, what is the "story of Globalization"? correct answers A story of
increasing freedom for individuals
Which of the following is not one of "Friedman's flattners" in his theory of globalization? correct
answers Satellite Radio
According to Jackson Lears' critique of the sort of theories of globalization produced by
intellectuals like Jared Diamond and Thomas Friedman (and many others) the key problem is:
correct answers That they avoid any discussion of power or class relations, of political or social
conflict, in favor of apparently neutral and impersonal forces—emphasizing deterministic
schemes rather than historical action and conflict.
Where was the economic center (in terms of production, wealth, and availability of desirable
commodities) located in the 13th century world system, according to the lecture (drawing on the
arguments of Robert Marks and Janet Abu Lughod)? correct answers The Indian Ocean
Which of the following was the most important manufactured commodity item in 13th-century
world system (and in the early part of the Modern World System as well)? correct answers silk,
cotton, linen, and woolen textiles
Which of the following forms of coercion or compulsion in agricultural production is uniquely
associated with the emergence of capitalism within the modern world system (according to
Brenner/Wood)? correct answers Market/economic imperatives created by the dependence on
economic resources for access to land/food and other necessities of survival
One of the most important consequences of agrarian capitalism for England was: correct answers
Production of a more competitive agriculture that created a surplus population no longer required
for food production and therefore available to become an industrial workforce.
In the economic relationships associated with modern colonialism within the modern world
system, Europe was "the core" and other places—such as England's colonies in North America—
were the periphery. As such, their primary role in the world economy was correct answers to
supply low cost food and raw materials to industrial production in the core
Which of the following phrases best captures the essences of the concept of globalization, in all
its dimensions, according to the lectures and readings? correct answers "transnational
connectedness"
Which of the following would be examples of globalization according to the definition provided
by Eriksen in the assigned text for the course? correct answers the global popularity of films
from Hollywood, Bollywood, and/or Nollywood (Nigeria)
The importing and exporting of basic food inputs
Chinese or United States investments in companies in Ethiopia
all of the above
According to Jackson Lears as mentioned in the lecture and in his reading, one of the major
problems with the theories of globalization and the global distribution of wealth and poverty
proposed by people like Thomas Friedman and Jared Diamond is that: correct answers They seek
to rely on deterministic/neutral forces, rather than historical action and conflict
Which of the following best expresses a basically Marxist perspective on globalization
(according to the material presented in the lecture)? correct answers Relations of exploitation
have characterized all existing eras of human history. Conflicts and contradictions have driven
the development of society
Which of the following best expresses a basically Weberian perspective on globalization
(according to the material presented in the lecture)? correct answers Wealth and poverty are
related to the values and cultural norms that drive economic behavior (and human behavior more
generally).
, According to Thomas Friedman, what is the "story of Globalization"? correct answers A story of
increasing freedom for individuals
Which of the following is not one of "Friedman's flattners" in his theory of globalization? correct
answers Satellite Radio
According to Jackson Lears' critique of the sort of theories of globalization produced by
intellectuals like Jared Diamond and Thomas Friedman (and many others) the key problem is:
correct answers That they avoid any discussion of power or class relations, of political or social
conflict, in favor of apparently neutral and impersonal forces—emphasizing deterministic
schemes rather than historical action and conflict.
Where was the economic center (in terms of production, wealth, and availability of desirable
commodities) located in the 13th century world system, according to the lecture (drawing on the
arguments of Robert Marks and Janet Abu Lughod)? correct answers The Indian Ocean
Which of the following was the most important manufactured commodity item in 13th-century
world system (and in the early part of the Modern World System as well)? correct answers silk,
cotton, linen, and woolen textiles
Which of the following forms of coercion or compulsion in agricultural production is uniquely
associated with the emergence of capitalism within the modern world system (according to
Brenner/Wood)? correct answers Market/economic imperatives created by the dependence on
economic resources for access to land/food and other necessities of survival
One of the most important consequences of agrarian capitalism for England was: correct answers
Production of a more competitive agriculture that created a surplus population no longer required
for food production and therefore available to become an industrial workforce.
In the economic relationships associated with modern colonialism within the modern world
system, Europe was "the core" and other places—such as England's colonies in North America—
were the periphery. As such, their primary role in the world economy was correct answers to
supply low cost food and raw materials to industrial production in the core
