Chapter 23: Considering the Evidence Visual Sources Quiz

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1. Which two visual sources offer African perspectives on globalization?

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Correct. The answer is a. Visual Source 23.1 depicts a Chinese factory located in South Africa producing for the global market, while Visual Source 23.4 provides a perspective on the electrification of Africa relative to other parts of the globe.
Incorrect. The answer is a. Visual Source 23.1 depicts a Chinese factory located in South Africa producing for the global market, while Visual Source 23.4 provides a perspective on the electrification of Africa relative to other parts of the globe.

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2. Which visual source in “Experiencing Globalization” most clearly represents the inequality of wealth and resources across the globe?

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Correct. The answer is d. This image of electric usage across the globe provides a clear indication of which regions are wealthier and which poorer.
Incorrect. The answer is d. This image of electric usage across the globe provides a clear indication of which regions are wealthier and which poorer.]]

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3. What aspect of “Globalization and Consumerism” (Visual Source 23.2) might be interpreted as a legacy of Mao's communist reforms?

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Correct. The answer is b. An important legacy of Maoist China was the increased freedom of women to operate independently in public life.
Incorrect. The answer is b. An important legacy of Maoist China was the increased freedom of women to operate independently in public life.

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4. Which organization does the protester oppose in “Globalization and Protest” (Visual Source 23.3)?

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Correct. The answer is a. The World Trade Organization (WTO) is perceived as representing the values and interests of corporations rather than people, and therefore has become symbolic of the pro-globalization forces.
Incorrect. The answer is a. The World Trade Organization (WTO) is perceived as representing the values and interests of corporations rather than people, and therefore has become symbolic of the pro-globalization forces.

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5. Which region of the world is least electrified according to the evidence provided by “Globalization: One World or Many” (Visual Source 23.4)?

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Correct. The answer is b. Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the least electrified regions on the planet.
Incorrect. The answer is b. Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the least electrified regions on the planet.