Question 1

What is modernism?

Accepted Answer

An art/philosophical movement that rejected tradition and embraced experimentation and uncertainty

Question 2

What is consumer culture?

Accepted Answer

A culture where people focus on spending their money on material goods

(less focus on where they live, what they do, and what they believe)

Question 3

What political change has occurred after the Cold War?

Accepted Answer

Economic and cultural barriers have fallen, bringing countries closer together and encouraging collaboration

Question 4

How did social changes develop during globalization?

Accepted Answer

Rights movements came together to support formerly marginalized voices

(huge scientific advancements were also made)

Question 5

How has artistic style developed during globalization?

Accepted Answer

Artists have challenged traditional perspectives and explored new domains

(Picasso's Guernica and the Harlem Renaissance are examples)

Question 6

What is popular culture?

Accepted Answer

Culture based on the tastes of everyday, ordinary people rather than a few educated elite

(began to take off with the development of radio and motion pictures)

Question 7

What is Americanization?

Accepted Answer

The influence American culture/business has outside the US

(McDonald's in countries all over the world; caused some resentment as people felt their culture was being diluted)

Question 8

What is throwaway culture?

Accepted Answer

A culture where people dispose of items after a short time

(hand-in-hand with consumerism; single-use items, disposable packaging, and products designed to have short lifespans)

Question 9

How did English become a second language for much of the world?

Accepted Answer

British Empire initially spread it to many of its colonies, and then American movies/media spread it further

(regional dialects have developed as groups find their own way to speak English)

Question 10

What are global brands?

Accepted Answer

Brands that have strong influence around the globe

(Nike, Apple, Rolex, etc.)

Question 11

How have certain types of non-American media come to prominence?

Accepted Answer

Certain foreign styles have gained immense popularity and spread world-wide

(Bollywood, anime, Reggae, K-pop, etc.)

Question 12

How have streaming video sites influenced pop culture?

Accepted Answer

Sites such as YouTube have helped popularized musical styles (like K-pop) to a global audience

Question 13

How do global sport events symbolize nationalism and internationalism?

Accepted Answer

Events such as the Olympics and World Cups have each nation fighting to prove its power (nationalism), but also a peaceful coming together of diverse nations (internationalism)

Question 14

What is the Hare Krisna movement?

Accepted Answer

A religious development based on traditional Hindu scriptures, quickly gaining popularity in the West

Question 15

What are "New Age" religions?

Accepted Answer

A range of spiritual/religious beliefs that rapidly spread in the West during the 1970s

(usually based off of older religions, such as Buddhism, shamanism, Sufism, etc.)

Question 16

What is Falun Gong?

Accepted Answer

A new religious movement based on Buddhist and Daoist traditions, popular in China

(started in the 1990s, but Chinese authorities began to restrict it in 1999, causing controversy)

Question 17

What are nonbelievers?

Accepted Answer

Someone without a religious faith

Increasingly popular in the 21st century

9.6 - Globalized Culture, AP World History: Modern Flashcards