What does globalisation have to do with fashion?

In this lesson, we will learn all about what globalisation has to do with fashion. We will begin by finding out what fast fashion is and then look at how the clothing industry has changed. Finally, we will look at the impacts of the globalised fashion industry.

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Q1.How has international trade changed over time?

The amount of international trade has increased. The amount of international trade has decreased. The amount of international trade has remained the same.

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Q2.What does import mean?

To bring goods or services into a country from another country To take goods or services out of a country to another country To buy and sell goods and services

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Q3.Why are more and more companies being created?

Because of the development of new technology. Because people have more money to spend on goods and services. Because of the increased connections around the world between people and places.

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Q4.Some geographers and historians argue that globalisation began when Christopher Columbus arrived in which country?

China Britain India America

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Q5.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.

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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!

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Q1.How has international trade changed over time?

The amount of international trade has increased. The amount of international trade has decreased. The amount of international trade has remained the same.

1/5

Q2.What does import mean?

To bring goods or services into a country from another country To take goods or services out of a country to another country To buy and sell goods and services

2/5

Q3.Why are more and more companies being created?

Because of the development of new technology. Because people have more money to spend on goods and services. Because of the increased connections around the world between people and places.

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Q4.Some geographers and historians argue that globalisation began when Christopher Columbus arrived in which country?

China Britain India America

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Q5.Which of these statements is not true?

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What has globalisation got to do with fashion?

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Q1.Which of these statements about 'Fast Fashion' is true?

Fast fashion means a lot of today's clothing is of a better quality. Fast fashion means a lot of today's clothing is of a poorer quality. Fast fashion has led to more expensive clothing.

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Q2.In which continent are most of the world's clothes produced today?

Europe Africa Asia South America

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Q3.Which of these statements is a problem caused by the globalised clothing industry?

It is often cheaper for people in poorer countries to buy second-hand clothes than to buy clothes made in their own country Cheaper transport means clothing can quickly travel around the world to end up in shops. The internet has made it quicker, easier and cheaper to design new clothes and send them to be produced

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Q4.Why are more and more companies being created?

Because of the development of new technology. Because people have more money to spend on goods and services. Because of the increased connections around the world between people and places.

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Q5.Which of these statements is not true?

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Quiz:

What has globalisation got to do with fashion?

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

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Q1.Which of these statements about 'Fast Fashion' is true?

Fast fashion means a lot of today's clothing is of a better quality. Fast fashion means a lot of today's clothing is of a poorer quality. Fast fashion has led to more expensive clothing.

1/5

Q2.In which continent are most of the world's clothes produced today?

Europe Africa Asia South America

2/5

Q3.Which of these statements is a problem caused by the globalised clothing industry?

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Q4.Why are more and more companies being created?

Because of the development of new technology. Because people have more money to spend on goods and services. Because of the increased connections around the world between people and places.

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Q5.Which of these statements is not true?

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