1.One of the main concerns about the new globalization of culture that is taking place is that:
Select one:
a. It takes power away from politicians
b. It takes away the rights of women
c. It encourages laziness
d. It threatens indigenous cultures
2.International public health officials believe that which of the following are necessary for improving public health:
Select one:
a. Increased restrictions on food exports
b. Research and quarantine practices
c. Surveillance and immunization
d. None of the above
3. Tuberculosis is found primarily in rural areas in poorer countries.
Select one:
True False
4. What was the purpose of the Conference at Bretton Woods?
Select one:
a. To work towards the stabilization of global economic markets
b. To plan for the development of human rights NGOs
c. To establish a political strategy for international tourism
d. To develop and establish the charter of the United Nations
4.Genetically modified organisms:
Select one:
a. Are more resistant to parasites
b. Grow faster
c. Are not natural
d. All of the above
5.Genetically modified organisms:
Select one:
a. Are more resistant to parasites
b. Grow faster
c. Are not natural
d. All of the above
6. Two examples of "structural constraints" to development are geography and "poverty traps."
Select one:
True False
7. Globalization is currently widely celebrated as a new birth of freedom.
Select one:
True False
8. Increased international trade of goods has helped to reduce the spread of infectious disease, due to improved access to nutritious foods and effective medications globally. Select one:
True False
9. Statistics show a strong link between the lack of women's _______________ and poverty.
Select one:
a. Employment
b. Education
c. Health
d. Rights
10. Overall, the three richest people in the world control more wealth than all 600 million people living in the world's poorest countries.
Select one:
True False