Name: _____________________

Historical Globalization Quiz 10-2

Section 1: Fill in the Blank /10

Use the following word bank to complete the following statements:

(Each word is used only once and there will be words left over.)

Adam Smith Collective Free Karl Marx Raw Materials

Business Control Individual Mercantilism Silk Road
Capitalism Decrease Increase Private Wealth
Coal Ethnocentrism John Stewart Mill Power Wood

People’s desire to acquire foreign (1) _____________________, such as oranges, gold, or

lumber, was the motivation for developing early trading networks.

One of the oldest and longest trading networks was the (2)____________________________.

A shift in international trade began when European governments (i.e. the monarchs) began
regulating trade between the mother country and the colonies. They did this in order to achieve
the goals of (3) _________________ and (4) _____________________. This economic system
is known as (5)_________________________.

(6)_________________ is the belief that one’s culture is superior to all others.

Capitalism is an economic system for increasing a(n) (7)___________________’s wealth. It

requires a relatively free market, open competition, the profit motive, and extensive (8)
________________ ownership.

(9) ____________________ is known as the “Father of Modern Capitalism”

The Industrial Revolution began with the discovery of (10)____________________, which

served as a more efficient source of fuel.
Section 2: True or False /5
Circle T (true) or F (false) for each of the following statements:

1 T F Thinkers like Karl Marx and John Stuart Mill argued that capitalism led to the
oppression and exploitation of the working class.

2 T F The first big Industrial Revolution occurred in France.

3 T F Depopulation is an increase of a population caused by natural or human-made

forces.

4 T F Communism was a response to capitalism, as workers protested that laws were

needed to protect the citizens from exploitation.

5 T F An Aboriginal worldview is focused on harmony, interconnectedness, and equal

participation.

Section 3: Multiple Choice /5

Circle the option that best answers the question:

1. Which of the following definitions best describes a colony?

a. An independent but underdeveloped country controlled by a private business
rather than by governments
b. A country of territory governed internally by an outside power
c. A country of territory with its own internal government, but under the control of
an outside power
d. An area in which an outside power claims exclusive investment or trading
privileges
2. Which of the following criticisms of capitalism is most clearly communicated by the source?
A. Capitalism often leads to the exploitation of workers in the pursuit of profit 
B. Capitalism encourages consumers to purchase and desire an ever-increasing amount of
goods
C. Capitalism often results in monopolies, through which powerful companies have total
control over an industry 
D. Capitalism often has a negative impact on the environment due to the production and
transportation of goods

Mercator Projection 

3. Why is the world map shown above an example of Eurocentrism? 

A. Europeans invented the map 
B. Europe is at the centre of the map 
C. The map was discovered in Europe 
D. Britain ruled over most of the countries

Use the following information to answer the next question

The Industrial Revolution produced untold benefits for the world. It transformed Europe from a
rural, tradition-bound world to a urban, modern, and progressive one. The rigid barriers separating
one class from another were broken down and people were free to use their creative energies in
whatever direction they chose. Great cities grew from small villages and became linked by roads and
railways. People had more and better goods than ever before, and the incentive was constantly in
front of them to demand and produce even higher quality merchandise. 

4. The views in this passage are most likely those of a 19th century: 
A. capitalist 
B. factory worker 
 C. farmer 
D. indigenous colonial subject

Use the following information to answer the next question

5. Which of the following was least likely to be traded along the route identified by Arrow
#1?
A. Weapons 
B. Raw materials 
C. Disease 
D. Manufactured goods