Transcript World History Warm Ups

World History Daily Warm Ups
Spring 2015
World History Warm Up #1
1a. Starting in the 1990s, businesses and individuals began using
the Internet. Which of the following is NOT an impact of this
technology? (ANSWER THIS BASED ON YOUR PRIOR KNOWLEDGE)
a. Links scientists so they can share research
b. Allows for easy international communication
c. Info is more accessible to the general public
d. Reduces worldwide literacy
Use the graphic pg 1078 in the textbook to answer the following:
1b. Define globalization.
1c. Name an argument for and against economic
globalization.
SSWH21 The student will analyze globalization in the contemporary world.
a. Describe the cultural and intellectual integration of countries into the world economy through
the development of television, satellites, and computers.
c. Explain how governments cooperate through treaties and organizations, to minimize the
negative effects of human actions on the environment
World History Warm Up #2
2a. Define the term OPEC.
Use the map (pg 1077)
to answer the following
questions.
2b. Which countries in
OPEC are located outside
of Southwest Asia?
2c. To which world trade
organization does the
United States belong?
SSWH21 The student will analyze globalization in the contemporary world.
b. Analyze global economic and political connections; include multinational corporations, the United
Nations, OPEC, and the World Trade Organization.