Outside The Box (Cle B) - Glossary Quiz #1
Changing Nature of the World
Last week you completed a glossary of geography key terms for this CLE. Time to see how much you remember! This is a timed quiz - you only have a maximum of 15mins.
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- 1.
What does the term GLOBALISATION mean?
- A.
An industry that needs a relatively large labour force
- B.
Having regard for the interests of all humanity
- C.
The breakdown of traditional barriers between nation states allowing the movement of goods, capital, people and information
- D.
To make more Western in ideas and character, ie. more European or American
Correct Answer
C. The breakdown of traditional barriers between nation states allowing the movement of goods, capital, people and information -
- 2.
What does the term ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP mean?
- A.
A written undertaking by a governing body to give rights to another party
- B.
Having regard for the interests of all humanity
- C.
Involves individuals and groups influencing decision-making at local, state, federal and global scales, and actively participating in community activities and public affairs
- D.
The world's largest trading group
Correct Answer
C. Involves individuals and groups influencing decision-making at local, state, federal and global scales, and actively participating in community activities and public affairs -
- 3.
What is the UNITED NATIONS?
- A.
A private organisation, usually not-for-profit, with a charitable, community or environmental focus
- B.
An inter-governmental organisation that promotes world peace and fosters international cooperation
- C.
Community centres in remote areas with computer, Internet and other ICT devices to help people enjoy the benefits of global communication
- D.
Manages the Australian Government's official overseas aid program
Correct Answer
B. An inter-governmental organisation that promotes world peace and fosters international cooperation -
- 4.
What is meant by the term ABSOLUTE POVERTY?
- A.
A world in which any individual can talk to any other, anywhere in the world
- B.
Charitable donations of money, goods and services offered to developing countries from developed countries
- C.
Having regard for the interests of all humanity
- D.
The condition of having so little food, money or resources that the people, no matter where they live in the world, can barely survive
Correct Answer
D. The condition of having so little food, money or resources that the people, no matter where they live in the world, can barely survive -
- 5.
What are DEVELOPING COUNTRIES?
- A.
The body of beliefs, attitudes, skills and tools by which communities structure their lives and interact with the environment
- B.
The world's poorest countries in which most people have a low economic standard of living
- C.
Westernised countries like America, Australia and England
- D.
Where people of a country are always involved in developing high-rise buildings
Correct Answer
B. The world's poorest countries in which most people have a low economic standard of living -
- 6.
What are HUMAN RIGHTS?
- A.
A world in which any individual can talk to any other, anywhere in the world
- B.
An image of, or attitude towards persons or groups based on preconceived ideas. For example, all Africans are poor
- C.
Rights that are based on the idea that all human beings are equal, and deserve fair and equal treatment
- D.
To make more Western in ideas and character, ie. more European or American
Correct Answer
C. Rights that are based on the idea that all human beings are equal, and deserve fair and equal treatment -
- 7.
What is CULTURAL INTEGRATION?
- A.
Having regard for the interests of all humanity
- B.
The blending of different cultures where communities adapt to and absorb external influences
- C.
The descendants of the original inhabitants of an area
- D.
The world's largest trading group, consisting of 25 member countries from Europe
Correct Answer
B. The blending of different cultures where communities adapt to and absorb external influences -
- 8.
What is ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY?
- A.
Ensuring that we can meet the needs of the present population without endangering the ability of future generations to meet their needs
- B.
Making sure the economy is working ok
- C.
Is based on the idea that all humans are equal, and deserve fair and equal treatment
- D.
A company or organisation which possesses and controls the means of production, such as factories, mines, and financial organisations in more than one country
Correct Answer
A. Ensuring that we can meet the needs of the present population without endangering the ability of future generations to meet their needs -
- 9.
What is the GLOBAL VILLAGE?
- A.
The descendants of the original inhabitants of an area
- B.
An industry that needs a relatively large labour force
- C.
The descendants of the original inhabitants of an area
- D.
A world in which any individual can talk to any other, anywhere in the world
Correct Answer
D. A world in which any individual can talk to any other, anywhere in the world -
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