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Globalisation Dimensions and Drivers

Global connections and trade networks

🎯 WALT: Understand globalisation dimensions and driving factors

Success Criteria: I can define globalisation, identify its five dimensions with examples, and explain factors driving globalisation since 1980.

📚 Part 1: Understanding Globalisation

1. Which of the following best defines globalisation?

The process of countries becoming more isolated

The increasing interconnectedness of countries through trade, culture, and technology

The dominance of one country over others

The creation of international organisations only

2. Select ALL the dimensions of globalisation: (Tick all that apply)

Economic

Political

Cultural

Environmental

Technological

Military

3. Which factor has been most significant in driving globalisation since 1980?

Development of the internet and digital communications

Increased military conflicts

Reduction in international travel

Growth of protectionist policies

4. Complete the sentence: Trade liberalisation refers to ________________________

✏️ Part 2: Dimensions and Examples

5. For each dimension of globalisation, provide ONE specific example:

Economic: _________________________________

Political: _________________________________

Cultural: _________________________________

Environmental: _________________________________

Technological: _________________________________

6. Explain how TNCs (Transnational Corporations) contribute to economic globalisation:
7. Exam Practice: "Outline the concept of globalisation." (4 marks)
8. Support Task: Match the terms to their definitions by writing the letter:

A) Containerisation B) Trade liberalisation C) Cultural homogenisation D) Time-space compression

____ The removal of barriers to international trade

____ The standardisation of shipping using large metal containers

____ The idea that the world feels smaller due to faster communications

____ The process where local cultures become more similar globally

9. Stretch Task: Evaluate which dimension of globalisation has grown most rapidly since 1980. Justify your answer:
10. Which of the following is NOT a driver of globalisation?

Advances in technology

Global trade agreements

Increased tariffs

Migration of people

11. Short Answer: Describe how cultural globalisation can impact local traditions:
12. Matching Activity: Match the following globalisation effects with their descriptions:

A) Economic Growth B) Cultural Exchange C) Environmental Degradation D) Political Cooperation

____ Increased collaboration between countries on global issues

____ The spread of ideas and customs across borders

____ The negative impact on ecosystems due to industrialisation

____ Improvement in GDP and job creation

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