Special Midterm Exam

GE 4 The Contemporary World

I. True or False. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if otherwise.

1. The Global North is separated by the equator from the Global South.
2. The concept of Third World is based on the idea of non-alignment from the powerful countries
of the Cold War.
3. Luke M. Herrington asserts that religion has long been a driving force in the process of
globalization.
4. The attempt of Japan to build East Asian Co-Prosperity Sphere during the WWII was an
explanation of the generative view of Kimura regarding the role of Asia in the age of
globalization.
5. By definition, the Philippines is considered a failed state.
6. Marshall McLuhan introduces the idea of Global Village.
7. The existence of the Silk Road was the reason why Ferdinand Magellan was able to
circumnavigate the world.
8. As long as religion see themselves as “world religion” and reinforce their specific identities, the
chance for religions to avoid conflict among one another is an easy task.
9. The Bandung Conference held in Indonesia in 1955 was an attempt of nonaligned states from
Asia and Africa to construct a strategy to combat colonialism.
10. The rise of ISIS is an example of externalist view as explained by Ehito Kimura.

II. Definition of Terms. Clearly and comprehensively define the following concepts: (5 pts each)

1. globalization
2. Global South
3. Global Village
4. Secularization
5. Cold War
6. Non-aligned policy
7. Imagined community
8. Domino Theory
9. Digital divide
10. The Second World

III. Essay. (10 pts each)

1. Why is it more reasonable to use the term Global South instead of The Third World?
2. What is the role of religion in facilitating globalization?
3. Explain the perspective of Ehito Kimura regarding the alternative view of Asia in the age of
globalization.

Good luck and God bless!

Edwin C. Samis, Ph.D.