Cultural convergence is described by Baerwald and Fraser as the
contact and interaction of one country to another.
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Characteristics of globalization
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Globalization has resulted in the blending of cultures and
business systems. It has also resulted in the destruction of
certain cultural ideals. Globalization has led to the need of
greater levels of standardization.
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What does the US classify Hamas as
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Foreign Terrorist Organization Hamas, the Gaza based Palestinian movement, is both a political party and a terrorist group known for its history of suicide bombings. Hamas is listed as a terrorist organization by Canada, the European Union, Israel, Japan, and the United States, and is banned in Jordan. Australia and the United Kingdom list only the military wing of Hamas, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, as a terrorist organization. The United States and the European Union have both implemented restrictive measures against Hamas on an international level.
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What decade is 2010
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2010 is the beginning of the second decade of the 21st
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What is the most common reason for a country to establish a tariff
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To reduce competition from imported goods by making them more
expensive
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What is one major advantage localized economies have over more globalized economies
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Localized economies are less reliant on multinational
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What is one major role international organizations play in the global economy
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Establishing rules for global trade
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To which category does this country most likely belong
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Underdeveloped
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Why has China experienced substantial economic growth since the late 1970s
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Local governments have been granted more independence when
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Which action best illustrates the concept of religious radicalism
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A religious leader declares that all citizens must adopt his
religion or face criminal charges.
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What statement best summarizes global developments since the terrorist attacks of September 11 2001
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Radical Islamist terrorist groups have continued to launch attacks around the world ;)
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What is a major difference between the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the World Bank
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Answer this question… The World Bank works to help developing
countries, while the WTO promotes global trade more generally.
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What is one major idea Hinduism to its followers
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One major idea common to Hinduism is the belief in a supreme
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Which factor played a major in China's economic growth since the late 1970s
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shifting from a command economy to a mixed economy
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What is a major similarity between the world Trade Organization (WTO) and the World Bank
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Both require members to remove barriers to trade ( apex )
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Which statement best summarizes major effects of modernization on world religions
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While some groups have embraced religious radicalism, others
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Which characteristic most distinguishes nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) from intergovernmental organizations
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NGOs are supported by donations rather than government
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What is the definition of cultural convergence
Cultural convergence is described by Baerwald and Fraser as the
contact and interaction of one country to another.
Characteristics of globalization
Globalization has resulted in the blending of cultures and
business systems. It has also resulted in the destruction of
certain cultural ideals. Globalization has led to the need of
greater levels of standardization.
What does the US classify Hamas as
Foreign Terrorist Organization Hamas, the Gaza based Palestinian movement, is both a political party and a terrorist group known for its history of suicide bombings. Hamas is listed as a terrorist organization by Canada, the European Union, Israel, Japan, and the United States, and is banned in Jordan. Australia and the United Kingdom list only the military wing of Hamas, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, as a terrorist organization. The United States and the European Union have both implemented restrictive measures against Hamas on an international level.
What decade is 2010
2010 is the beginning of the second decade of the 21st
century.
What is the most common reason for a country to establish a tariff
To reduce competition from imported goods by making them more
expensive
What is one major advantage localized economies have over more globalized economies
Answer this question…
Localized economies are less reliant on multinational
corporations for their essential goods.
What is one major role international organizations play in the global economy
Answer this question…
Establishing rules for global trade
To which category does this country most likely belong
Answer this question…
Underdeveloped
Why has China experienced substantial economic growth since the late 1970s
Answer this question…
Local governments have been granted more independence when
making economic policy.
Which action best illustrates the concept of religious radicalism
Answer this question…
A religious leader declares that all citizens must adopt his
religion or face criminal charges.
What statement best summarizes global developments since the terrorist attacks of September 11 2001
Radical Islamist terrorist groups have continued to launch attacks around the world ;)
What is a major difference between the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the World Bank
Answer this question… The World Bank works to help developing
countries, while the WTO promotes global trade more generally.
What is one major idea Hinduism to its followers
One major idea common to Hinduism is the belief in a supreme
being.
Which factor played a major in China's economic growth since the late 1970s
shifting from a command economy to a mixed economy
What is a major similarity between the world Trade Organization (WTO) and the World Bank
Both require members to remove barriers to trade ( apex )
Which statement best summarizes major effects of modernization on world religions
Answer this question…
While some groups have embraced religious radicalism, others
have become highly secular.
Which characteristic most distinguishes nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) from intergovernmental organizations
Answer this question…
NGOs are supported by donations rather than government
funding.