17.3 Globalization and Cultural Exchange

• What does globalization refer to?

  Interconnectedness through trade, investment, and cultural exchange
• Globalization involves only trade and investment.

  False
• One example of globalization in trade is the import and export of goods
• What is the key focus of globalization?

  Increasing interconnectedness
• Direct investment in companies is an example of globalization in investment.
• Match the element of cultural exchange with its description:

  Languages ↔️ Verbreitung und Übernahme von Sprachen

  Kunst ↔️ Austausch künstlerischer Stile

  Kulinarische Traditionen ↔️ Einführung neuer Gerichte

  Kleidung ↔️ Übernahme von Kleidungsstilen
• Cultural exchange can be voluntary or influenced by globalization
• What is one economic benefit of globalization?

  Increased trade and investment
• The exchange of ideas and traditions is a cultural benefit of globalization.
• Match the benefit of globalization with its description:

  Economic Growth ↔️ Increased trade and investment opportunities

  Cultural Diversity ↔️ Exchange of cultures and traditions

  International Cooperation ↔️ Collaboration on global issues
• What is an example of economic growth resulting from globalization?

  Foreign companies investing in local markets
• International cooperation through globalization addresses global issues like climate change
• What is an example of globalization influencing culinary traditions?

  International cuisine becoming popular
• Cultural exchange is a key component of globalization.
• In globalization, goods and services are exchanged between countries
• Cultural exchange always leads to cultural homogenization.

  False
• What does cultural exchange involve in terms of Bräuche and Traditionen?

  Sharing and adoption
• An example of cultural exchange in languages is learning German
• What is an example of cultural exchange in the arts?

  Japanese mangas in Europe
• Cultural exchange only involves the sharing of languages.

  False
• The introduction of Currywurst in the UK is an example of cultural exchange in culinary traditions
• What is an example of cultural exchange in clothing styles?

  African fashion in Germany
• K-pop's global popularity is a result of cultural exchange.
• One economic benefit of globalization is increased trade and investment
• What is a cultural benefit of globalization and cultural exchange?

  Exchange of ideas
• Match the benefit of globalization with its example:

  Economic Growth ↔️ Foreign companies investing in local markets

  Cultural Diversity ↔️ International festivals celebrating different cultures
• Globalization has led to the spread of international cuisine
• What is an example of cultural diversity resulting from globalization?

  International festivals
• Cultural homogenization is a challenge of globalization.
• One challenge of globalization is economic inequality
• What is the environmental impact of increased global production and consumption?

  Environmental degradation
• Globalization can lead to the loss of unique cultural identities.
• What are the three main challenges of globalization and cultural exchange?

  Cultural homogenization, economic inequality, environmental impact
• Cultural homogenization refers to the loss of unique cultural identities due to the adoption of dominant global cultures
• Economic inequality refers to the unequal distribution of wealth and opportunities between countries.
• How does globalization contribute to environmental degradation?

  Increased production and consumption
• Match the challenge with its description:

  Cultural Homogenization ↔️ Loss of cultural diversity

  Economic Inequality ↔️ Unequal wealth distribution
• An example of cultural homogenization is the spread of fast food chains replacing local cuisine
• What is an example of economic inequality resulting from globalization?

  Multinational corporations exploiting local labor
• Global supply chains contribute to carbon emissions, illustrating the environmental impact of globalization.