Globalization

Where to start

Start with the slides on historical globalization for an introduction to trade and the exchange of goods and ideas. Then look at the flashcards on early globalization and the influence of people on other people. Use the cards to recall the ideas after reading the slides.

For another starting point, open The beginning of globalization, a mind map listed on the page. You can use it alongside the slides to organize what you have read and decide which ideas to explore next.

Explore the mind maps

The world today connects globalization with historical events, including the end of the Cold War and the fall of the Berlin Wall. It also lists migration, urban and demographic problems, and international conflicts. Use its branches to see how the resource groups events and disadvantages.

ASEAN offers a different focus: a case study of the Southeast Asia haze crisis. Its branches ask who was involved and what, where, when, how and why events happened. Those questions can help you organize your reading of the case.

Check and compare ideas

There are no quizzes listed on this page, but you can use the flashcards to check what you remember. After studying a mind map, look at a card and try to recall the relevant idea before checking it. Return to the map to fill in anything you missed.

The note The Arctic discusses the promise of access to a globalized market for countries and consumers. Single global system flow chart presents a statement about world history and asks for critical comment. Compare the questions these resources raise with the connections in the mind maps.

Place the topic in History

Globalization is a section of The Contemporary World unit in History. The resources on this page give you several ways to approach that section, from historical developments to questions about the world today. Choose a mind map and use it to guide your next reading.