Lesson 7.4
7.4 Superpowers and control of the global economy Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Geography, Unit 9
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The 20 questions
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Which type of organisation do superpowers use to promote global economic policies?
- Non-governmental organisations
- Intergovernmental organisations
- Transnational corporations
- Trade unions
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Which economic system do superpowers primarily promote through global IGOs?
- Free-market capitalism
- Mercantilism
- State-planned socialism
- Economic autarky
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What is the primary role of the World Bank in the global economy?
- Commanding peacekeeping forces
- Settling border disputes
- Regulating international trade
- Providing development loans
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Which intergovernmental organisation sets and enforces official rules for international trade?
- World Trade Organization
- United Nations
- International Monetary Fund
- World Economic Forum
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Which entities dominate global trade patterns and commercial technology ownership?
- Non-governmental organisations
- Regional councils
- Transnational corporations
- Trade unions
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What legal mechanism protects TNC technology and guarantees their market dominance?
- Tariffs
- Sanctions
- Patents
- Embargoes
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Which type of superpower power relies on cultural influence and ideology?
- Military power
- Smart power
- Hard power
- Soft power
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Which process describes the global adoption of Western culture, values, and lifestyle?
- Glocalisation
- Isolationism
- Protectionism
- Westernisation
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Which legal protection allows TNCs to control technological innovations and maximise profits?
- Subsidies
- Tariffs
- Patents
- Quotas
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Why do powerful nations hold disproportionate influence in financial IGOs like the IMF?
- Rotational leadership
- Random selection
- Equal vote systems
- Weighted voting rights
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Which international bodies are created by governments to manage and regulate global trade?
- Intergovernmental organisations
- Trade unions
- Transnational corporations
- Non-governmental organisations
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Which economic policy advocates removing tariffs and quotas to promote global commerce?
- Autarky
- Mercantilism
- Free trade
- Protectionism
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Which IGO oversees global trade rules and resolves international trade disputes?
- World Trade Organization
- United Nations
- International Monetary Fund
- World Bank
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What system protects brand names, software, and inventions created by global TNCs?
- Structural adjustments
- Intellectual property rights
- Trade tariffs
- Bilateral treaties
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What free-market reform policies does the IMF often impose on borrowing nations?
- Structural adjustment programmes
- Import quotas
- Fixed exchange rates
- Trade blockades
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How does cultural influence financially benefit the superpower exporting its media and goods?
- Restricts consumer spending
- Limits foreign exports
- Enforces trade tariffs
- Creates global demand
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How does foreign direct investment expand a superpower's global geopolitical influence?
- Extends economic reach
- Prevents technology transfer
- Restricts trade flows
- Encourages isolationism
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Why do some developing nations resist the economic influence of major superpowers?
- Technology transfer
- Loss of sovereignty
- Faster economic growth
- Higher export income
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Which private companies drive economic globalisation through international trade and foreign investment?
- Transnational corporations
- Non-governmental organisations
- State charities
- Pressure groups
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Which term describes the growing integration of world economies, cultures, and political systems?
- Regionalisation
- Globalisation
- Nationalisation
- Protectionism
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