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

  1. Which type of organisation do superpowers use to promote global economic policies?

    • Non-governmental organisations
    • Intergovernmental organisations
    • Transnational corporations
    • Trade unions
  2. Which economic system do superpowers primarily promote through global IGOs?

    • Free-market capitalism
    • Mercantilism
    • State-planned socialism
    • Economic autarky
  3. 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
  4. Which intergovernmental organisation sets and enforces official rules for international trade?

    • World Trade Organization
    • United Nations
    • International Monetary Fund
    • World Economic Forum
  5. Which entities dominate global trade patterns and commercial technology ownership?

    • Non-governmental organisations
    • Regional councils
    • Transnational corporations
    • Trade unions
  6. What legal mechanism protects TNC technology and guarantees their market dominance?

    • Tariffs
    • Sanctions
    • Patents
    • Embargoes
  7. Which type of superpower power relies on cultural influence and ideology?

    • Military power
    • Smart power
    • Hard power
    • Soft power
  8. Which process describes the global adoption of Western culture, values, and lifestyle?

    • Glocalisation
    • Isolationism
    • Protectionism
    • Westernisation
  9. Which legal protection allows TNCs to control technological innovations and maximise profits?

    • Subsidies
    • Tariffs
    • Patents
    • Quotas
  10. Why do powerful nations hold disproportionate influence in financial IGOs like the IMF?

    • Rotational leadership
    • Random selection
    • Equal vote systems
    • Weighted voting rights
  11. Which international bodies are created by governments to manage and regulate global trade?

    • Intergovernmental organisations
    • Trade unions
    • Transnational corporations
    • Non-governmental organisations
  12. Which economic policy advocates removing tariffs and quotas to promote global commerce?

    • Autarky
    • Mercantilism
    • Free trade
    • Protectionism
  13. Which IGO oversees global trade rules and resolves international trade disputes?

    • World Trade Organization
    • United Nations
    • International Monetary Fund
    • World Bank
  14. What system protects brand names, software, and inventions created by global TNCs?

    • Structural adjustments
    • Intellectual property rights
    • Trade tariffs
    • Bilateral treaties
  15. What free-market reform policies does the IMF often impose on borrowing nations?

    • Structural adjustment programmes
    • Import quotas
    • Fixed exchange rates
    • Trade blockades
  16. 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
  17. How does foreign direct investment expand a superpower's global geopolitical influence?

    • Extends economic reach
    • Prevents technology transfer
    • Restricts trade flows
    • Encourages isolationism
  18. Why do some developing nations resist the economic influence of major superpowers?

    • Technology transfer
    • Loss of sovereignty
    • Faster economic growth
    • Higher export income
  19. Which private companies drive economic globalisation through international trade and foreign investment?

    • Transnational corporations
    • Non-governmental organisations
    • State charities
    • Pressure groups
  20. Which term describes the growing integration of world economies, cultures, and political systems?

    • Regionalisation
    • Globalisation
    • Nationalisation
    • Protectionism

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