How has globalisation changed the way we communicate?

In this lesson, we will learn all about how globalisation has changed the way we communicate. We will begin by looking at how the way we communicate has changed and then explore whether access to the internet is equal. Finally, we will learn about the effects of changing communication.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Which of these things helps to facilitate Globalisation?

Technology Taxes Sanctions Places

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Q2.Some geographers and historians argue that globalisation began when Christopher Columbus arrived in which country?

China Britain India America

2/5

Q3.In what year did international links begin to form between Europe and China?

1492 1800 1250

3/5

Q4.Which of these things did not help increase globalisation in the 1800s?

Steamships Railroads Trucks

4/5

Q5.How have shipping containers helped facilitate globalisation?

They have made trade cheaper and efficient They have made trade more expensive They have increased the connections between people

5/5

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which of these things helps to facilitate Globalisation?

Technology Taxes Sanctions Places

1/5

Q2.Some geographers and historians argue that globalisation began when Christopher Columbus arrived in which country?

China Britain India America

2/5

Q3.In what year did international links begin to form between Europe and China?

1492 1800 1250

3/5

Q4.Which of these things did not help increase globalisation in the 1800s?

Steamships Railroads Trucks

4/5

Q5.How have shipping containers helped facilitate globalisation?

They have made trade cheaper and efficient They have made trade more expensive They have increased the connections between people

5/5

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How has globalisation changed the way we communicate?

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Q1.What did most people use to communicate in the early 20th century?

Telephones Mobile phones The Internet

1/5

Q2.How has the number of people using the internet changed over time?

The number of people using the internet has decreased. The number of people using the internet has remained the same. The number of people using the internet has increased.

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Q3.Which of these statements is not true?

The internet has made it much easier and quicker for people to communicate. The percentage of people who can access the internet is the same in every country The internet has led to less face-to-face communication in some places. The internet has made it easier for people to learn new things.

3/5

Q4.Which of these things did not help increase globalisation in the 1800s?

Steamships Railroads Trucks

4/5

Q5.How have shipping containers helped facilitate globalisation?

They have made trade cheaper and efficient. They have made trade more expensive. They have increased the connections between people.

5/5

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Quiz:

How has globalisation changed the way we communicate?

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.What did most people use to communicate in the early 20th century?

Telephones Mobile phones The Internet

1/5

Q2.How has the number of people using the internet changed over time?

The number of people using the internet has decreased. The number of people using the internet has remained the same. The number of people using the internet has increased.

2/5

Q3.Which of these statements is not true?

3/5

Q4.Which of these things did not help increase globalisation in the 1800s?

Steamships Railroads Trucks

4/5

Q5.How have shipping containers helped facilitate globalisation?

They have made trade cheaper and efficient. They have made trade more expensive. They have increased the connections between people.

5/5

Lesson summary: How has globalisation changed the way we communicate?

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How has globalisation changed the way we communicate?

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How has globalisation changed the way we communicate?

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