9.6 - Globalized Culture

Question 1

Americanization

Answer 1

global influence of American products, media, and values

Question 2

Malala Yousafzai

Answer 2

advocate for girls’ education who became a global symbol through media and activism

Question 3

Throwaway Culture

Answer 3

society focused on short-term use and disposal of products, increasing waste

Question 4

Global Brand

Answer 4

company or product marketed and recognized worldwide (e.g., Coca-Cola)

Question 5

Streaming Video

Answer 5

digital distribution of video content via the internet (e.g., Netflix, YouTube)

Question 6

Online Commerce

Answer 6

buying and selling goods/services over the internet

Question 7

Social Media

Answer 7

online platforms connecting people globally for communication and content sharing

Question 8

Hare Krishna

Answer 8

global religious movement (ISKCON) spreading Hindu beliefs and practices, especially in the West

Question 9

New Age

Answer 9

modern spiritual trend blending beliefs from various religions, focusing on self-improvement and mysticism

Question 10

Falun Gong

Answer 10

meditation-based movement combining Buddhism and Daoism; suppressed by the Chinese government

Question 11

Nonbelievers

Answer 11

people who do not follow or believe in organized religion

Question 12

Olympic Games

Answer 12

global athletic event promoting international unity and competition

Question 13

FIFA World Cup

Answer 13

major global soccer competition that attracts massive worldwide audiences

Question 14

National Basketball Association

Answer 14

US-based basketball league with global influence and fanbase

Question 15

Consumer Culture

Answer 15

culture encouraging the purchase of goods and services as a primary way of life

Question 16

Modernism

Answer 16

artistic movement that broke from tradition and embraced new forms and ideas

Question 17

Popular Culture

Answer 17

entertainment, media, and trends widely consumed by the general public

Question 18

Bollywood

Answer 18

Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai with global cultural influence

Question 19

Anime

Answer 19

distinctive animation style from Japan with global popularity

Question 20

Reggae

Answer 20

music style tied to Caribbean culture and political messages, popularized globally

Question 21

K-Pop

Answer 21

South Korean pop music industry with massive international fanbase