Globalisation and Global Systems
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This Globalisation and Global Systems page on GoConqr gathers community-made quizzes, mind maps, flashcards, notes and slide sets, from TNC case studies on Nokia, Tesco and Apple to superpowers, migration and neocolonialism. It's built for school students revising GCSE, A-level or IB Geography, and for teachers after ready-made material. There are over 1,000 resources here, including more than 20 quizzes, over 700 mind maps and more than 200 flashcards. Pick a case study, try a quiz to find your gaps, then make your own revision sets.
Top Globalisation and Global Systems resources
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55 cardsGlobalisation 1 Transnational Corporations (TNC's)
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Mind map Globalisation Case Studies Geography Edexcel A2 Specification - Based on pre-release 2015
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Mind map Migration, identity and Sovereignty
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Mind map Globalisation
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Mind map Superpowers _ -
15 questionsA Quiz About Cocoa What percentage of farmers live under the poverty line?
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Mind map Globalisation & Cultural Diversity Lol
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Mind map Global Networks
Quizzes
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15 questionsA Quiz About Cocoa What percentage of farmers live under the poverty line?
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8 questionsGlobalisation Globalisation is best defined as...
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6 questionsGlobalisation What are the 4 drivers of globalisation?
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25 questionsGlobalization Select all that apply Our geopolitical landscape is constantly changing due to various "root causes" of ter...
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4 questionsLA case study La is considered a ....
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6 questionsApple TNC Quiz What are the 2 main suppliers for Apple's products?
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10 questionsglobal groupings Which countries are part of the economic grouping LDC's?
Mind maps
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Flashcards
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55 cardsGlobalisation 1 Transnational Corporations (TNC's)
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64 cardsGlobalisation 2 Foreign Direct Investment
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34 cardsGlobalisation 4
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41 cardsGlobalisation 3
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36 cardsD+G - Background What is development?
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67 cardsGoing Global: KEY WORDS A series of key words directly taken from the 'Going Global' section of the Edexcel AS Geography textbook.
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19 cardsGlobalisation cards Define the term "Globalisation"
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27 cardsGeography Definitions Define core and periphery
Notes
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Globalisation - created from Mind Map What is it? Globalisation means the greater integration of the global economy. Jobs and wealth in one country are increasingly dependent on trade and investment from other countries. Countries specialise in certain ty...
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Geography Unit 1, Going Global Case Study 2 - Transnational Tesco Tesco began life in 1919 as a grocery stall in the East End of London, run by Jack Cohen (his first day's profit was £1). By 1956, the first Tesco self-service supermarket had opened in a converted cinema in Maldon. T...
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Geography Unit 1, Going Global Case Study 3 - easyJet The easyJet airline was founded in 1995 by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou. It began as a small venture, running flights solely within the UK. Most of Europe's major cities are now interconnected via easyJet's cheap flight n...
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Geography Unit 1, Going Global Compulsory Case Study 1 - Eastern European migration 'There's even an aisle for Polish food at Asda' ran a Daily Telegraph headline in 2007. The aisle in question is in Hereford, population 50 000. How does a town of this size support a polish food aisle? In 2004, 8 low...
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Neocolonial organisations of power UN:Founded in 1945, made up of 193 member states including; - China - France - Russia - UK - USAThese 5 countries make up the security council. They have the right to VETO (decline) any resolution going through the ge...
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Geography Unit 1, Going Global Case Study 4 - Paying their own way? The UK's elderly population Income for retired people in the UK can be complicated. The government pays a state pension to men over 65 and women over 60 (65 from 2050). This is little more than a subsistence wage. Additional state benefits inclu...
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Geography Unit 1, Going Global Case Study 1 - Globalisation and Christmas According to a recent estimate, the ingredients of a typical UK Christmas lunch collectively travel around 130 000 km. In the past, Christmas meals - as well as the presents given - would probably have originated loca...
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Geography Unit 1, Going Global Compulsory Case Study 6 - The Costa living The influx of migrants to the UK since 2004 is being partially balanced by increasing numbers of people leaving the UK for good. This is a long-term trend and has resulted in an estimated 5.5 million Britons living ab...
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About Globalisation and Global Systems
GoConqr OriginalWhat this unit covers
The page is built around globalisation and the organisations and places that shape it. Many resources are mind maps, and several define the term in simple language: globalisation means the greater integration of the global economy, with jobs and wealth in one country increasingly dependent on trade and investment from others.
- Transnational corporations: the TNC mind maps on Nokia, Apple and Tesco, plus flashcards on Walmart and Coca-Cola.
- Power and politics: the Superpowers mind map, the Rising powers mind map and notes on colonialism and neocolonialism.
- People and identity: the Migration, identity and Sovereignty mind map and notes on Eastern European migration.
- Trade and food: the Banana Trade slide set, the Food Aid mind map and a quiz about cocoa.
Where to start
Begin with the Globalisation mind map, then read the notes titled Globalisation - created from Mind Map. They give you the core definition and ideas in a short space. Next, try the Globalisation quiz, which asks what a shrinking world means and whether homogenisation makes places the same.
Moving on to case studies
Case studies matter in Geography, so spend time on them. The notes on easyJet describe how an airline founded in 1995 grew from UK-only flights into a network linking many European cities. The Globalisation Case Studies mind map looks at media mergers such as News Corporation. The Nokia TNC Case Study mind map shows where a firm puts its headquarters, research and production.
Several flashcard decks follow the Edexcel Going Global unit, such as the one titled UNIT 1 - EDEXCEL GEOGRAPHY (Going Global). These suit quick recall of key words and studies.
Using quizzes and maps together
- Read a mind map and cover up its branches, then try to rebuild it from memory.
- Take a quiz on the same topic, such as the Wal-Mart TNC Case Study quiz.
- Return to any branch you missed and test yourself with flashcards.
Where it fits
This unit sits in the Economic, Political and Global Geography strand of Geography. Teachers can pull in maps and notes for lessons, while students can pick a case study and make their own set to extend what is here.
Frequently asked questions
Which resource should I open first?
Start with the Globalisation mind map, which sets out what globalisation is and why it matters. Then take the Globalisation quiz to check you understand ideas such as a shrinking world and homogenisation. After that, move on to the case studies, beginning with a company you already know, such as Tesco.
What do the TNC resources cover?
They look at transnational corporations through real companies. You will find mind maps on Nokia, Apple and Tesco, flashcards on Walmart and Coca-Cola, and a Wal-Mart quiz. They cover where firms base their headquarters and research, and the costs and benefits for source and host countries.
Are these resources free to use?
Yes. Every resource listed here is free to open, study and take, with no account needed. They were made by GoConqr users, not by GoConqr itself. If you create a free account, your quiz scores are saved and you can build your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes.
Which exams do the resources suit?
Most are aimed at secondary level. The listed resources mention GCSE Geography, A-level Geography, IB Geography, Edexcel AS Geography and Edexcel A2 Geography. Several flashcard decks and notes follow the Edexcel Going Global unit, so check your own specification before choosing what to revise.
Is there anything on migration or power?
Yes. The Migration, identity and Sovereignty mind map asks how globalisation affects international migration and how nation states have evolved. The Superpowers mind map asks what makes a country a superpower. There are also notes on colonialism, economic neocolonialism and Eastern European migration.
What if I can't find the topic I need?
Try a nearby title first, since many mind maps and decks overlap, such as Global Groupings or Development and Globalisation. If the topic is still missing, you can make your own mind map, flashcards or notes and use them alongside the resources already here.