Global Cities

Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes Shenzhen, China?

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It is an emerging global city.

Question 2

Which of the following statements provides the best analysis of what happened to Detroit, Michigan?

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Accelerated globalization drew manufacturing away from Detroit to other countries.

Question 3

The most significant factor that has resulted in an unequal society in Johannesburg, South Africa, is its __________.

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history of segregation and apartheid

Question 4

Paris, London, New York, and Tokyo are all significant because __________.

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they are global cities due to their influence in government, culture, and the world economy

Question 5

Cities such as Geneva, Switzerland; Brussels, Belgium; and Washington, DC, are considered global cities primarily due to their influence in world __________.

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government

Question 6

Outsourcing has been particularly detrimental to employment in which American industries?

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manufacturing and customer service

Question 7

The increasing economic, cultural, political, and social connections between people around the world is called __________.

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globalization

Question 8

Influential global cities are located disproportionately in certain parts of the world. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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Question 9

What is a multinational corporation?

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a corporation that operates in multiple countries

Question 10

US music is popular in Europe, and Japanese music is popular among many people in the US. This kind of artistic and entertainment connection is an example of a(n) __________ connection.

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cultural

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