b) Which of the following aspects of globalisation refer to these events? • economy • language • culture • trade • information • ecology • health issues • politics • technology c) Think of today’s world and give examples of the effects of globalisation listed in b). Listening: The five eras of globalisation You are going to listen to a podcast about the five eras of globalisation. First you will have 45 seconds to study the task below, then you will hear the recording twice. While listening, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for each question (1–4). Put a cross ( ✘) in the correct box. The first one (0) has been done for you. 0 What is the main topic of the “Time Tunes” podcast episode? a) economic globalisation through the ages b) the history of music c) the history of clocks d) the evolution of sneakers ✘ 1 Which ancient trade route was compared to the immediacy and convenience of Amazon? a) the lesser-known paths through Eastern Europe b) the Mediterranean coastal trades c) the trade routes across the African continent d) the Silk Road connecting Asia to Europe 2 In what period did steamships and trains help people and things move faster? a) the time of big empires like Rome and Han China b) when Europeans started exploring the world c) when factories and machines got really big d) when the internet came around 3 After what big world event did countries decide to work together more and rebuild? a) financial downturns due to speculative bubbles b) challenges of the early stages of the Industrial Revolution c) aftermath of World War II and its need for reconstruction d) global tech race in the late 20th century 4 What do Alex and Bri tell listeners to do at the end of the show? a) shop more on the internet b) travel everywhere to see the world c) try to invent a time machine d) stay curious and keep learning about the world 2 09c Golden Age of Islam The Islamic Caliphates acted as a bridge for knowledge, goods and culture between the East and West. Digital Revolution By the late 20th century, the rise of the internet and computing made communication and business increasingly global. Digital economy E-commerce, digital platforms, and the “gig” economy started reshaping work and trade. Medieval Europe The Hanseatic League, a confederation of merchant guilds in northern Europe, established trade routes and set commercial standards. Transatlantic human trafficking Known as Slave Trade: A grim aspect where Africans were forcibly taken to the Americas. This changed global labour and demographic patterns. 63 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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