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Grade 10 Citizenship unit 8: Globalization and global issues

Everything here is for unit 8 of the Grade 10 Citizenship textbook: what the chapter covers, the short notes, practice questions with their answers, and the lesson video where one exists.

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What unit 8 covers

  1. 1.The meaning of globalization
  2. 2.Dimensions of globalization
  3. 3.Advantages and disadvantages of globalization
  4. 4.Advantage of globalization
  5. 5.Disadvantages of globalization
  6. 6.Fighting the impact of globalization
  7. 7.Ways of fighting the impacts of globalization
  8. 8.Major global issues
  9. 9.The concept of global issues

Short notes for unit 8

The cards filed under this chapter on the Grade 10 Citizenship page. Open one at a time.

CriterionMeaning
Extent or ScopeThe issue affects large parts of the globe and is not confined to one area
Urgency or IntensityThe issue is serious and receives high attention from world nations
Centrality or LocationGeographic closeness to powerful states and links to vital interests

When you use it

Use when evaluating why a specific challenge is classified as a global issue rather than a purely domestic problem.

Watch out

Centrality is not merely physical distance; it also reflects how sensitive an issue is to the vital interests of powerful nations.

Drafted from Grade 10 Citizenship Education, page 179 onwards, then checked twice before it went up

DimensionCore MeaningKey Manifestations
PoliticalIntensification of global political relationsDiffusion of policies, institutions, human rights standards
EconomicIncreasing interdependence of world economiesCross border trade, international capital flow, technology spread
SocialImpact of globalization on life, work, and societiesInformation sharing, migration, changing labor conditions
CulturalExpansion and circulation of ideas, values, and customsCultural diffusion, global media, multiculturalism, lifestyle shifts

When you use it

Use when categorizing globalization processes into their political, economic, social, or cultural aspects.

Watch out

Do not treat economic globalization as the sole dimension, even though it is the most widely discussed in academic and political debates.

Drafted from Grade 10 Citizenship Education, page 179 onwards, then checked twice before it went up

StrategyPrimary Function
Promoting Indigenous KnowledgeIntegrating local knowledge into education to curb external dependency
Community DevelopmentPromoting local collective action, project ownership, and maintenance
Indigenous Social WelfareUsing protective, preventive, and promotive community safety nets
Regional CooperationUniting neighboring states into trade blocs to solve shared problems
Innovation FundRewarding local innovators to solve socially costly problems

When you use it

Use when identifying policies and community actions developed by countries to minimize the negative effects of globalization.

Watch out

Do not confuse protective social welfare measures with preventive measures. Protective measures stop starvation, while preventive measures stop individuals from falling into destitution.

Drafted from Grade 10 Citizenship Education, page 179 onwards, then checked twice before it went up

Practice questions on unit 8

10 multiple-choice questions written against this chapter, each with its answer and the reason. Try one before you open the answer.

Question 1

What term describes the multiplicity of linkages and interconnections between the states and societies that make up the modern world system?

  1. A.Chauvinism
  2. B.Isolationism
  3. C.Globalization
  4. D.Nepotism
Show the answer and why

Answer: C Globalization

Why

Globalization refers to the network of interconnections between states and societies where events in one part of the world affect people in distant parts.

Question 2

Which dimension of globalization involves the spread and diffusion of political policies, ideologies, institutions, and political culture across countries?

  1. A.Economic dimension
  2. B.Political dimension
  3. C.Cultural dimension
  4. D.Social dimension
Show the answer and why

Answer: B Political dimension

Why

The political dimension of globalization refers to the expansion of political interrelations and the spread of political policies, institutions, and ideologies worldwide.

Question 3

According to the textbook, which of the following is one of the main criteria used to identify a global issue?

  1. A.The scope or extent of the issue across large parts of the globe
  2. B.The private business profit of a single family
  3. C.The local dialect spoken in one district
  4. D.The number of primary schools built in a single woreda
Show the answer and why

Answer: A The scope or extent of the issue across large parts of the globe

Why

A global issue is identified by its scope (extent), urgency (intensity), and centrality (location) affecting many countries and peoples.

Question 4

When foreign cultural values and products replace local traditions, languages, and practices, it results in cultural:

  1. A.Expansion and strength
  2. B.Loss and homogenization
  3. C.Protection and security
  4. D.Self-reliance
Show the answer and why

Answer: B Loss and homogenization

Why

Cultural loss or insecurity occurs when imported cultures homogenize the world, replacing indigenous practices and weakening local identities.

Question 5

Under indigenous social welfare programs, basic interventions such as school feeding and cash transfers to keep vulnerable groups from starving are called:

  1. A.Promotive measures
  2. B.Preventive measures
  3. C.Protective measures
  4. D.Innovative measures
Show the answer and why

Answer: C Protective measures

Why

Protective measures are basic transfers, such as school feeding programs and cash transfers, aimed at preventing vulnerable people from starving.

Question 6

A family in Addis Ababa receives money sent by a relative living in the United States through an international money transfer agency. This is an example of the:

  1. A.Financial advantages of globalization
  2. B.Negative environmental impact of globalization
  3. C.Political disadvantages of globalization
  4. D.Loss of social protection systems
Show the answer and why

Answer: A Financial advantages of globalization

Why

Globalization provides financial advantages by simplifying international regulations and enabling easier transfer of capital and remittances through agents like MoneyGram.

Question 7

Why is promoting indigenous knowledge considered an effective way to fight the negative impacts of globalization in developing nations?

  1. A.It encourages citizens to completely abandon modern medical care
  2. B.It enables youth to value local creativity and practices instead of relying solely on external ideas
  3. C.It forces governments to stop all trade with other countries
  4. D.It replaces local farming methods with expensive foreign machines
Show the answer and why

Answer: B It enables youth to value local creativity and practices instead of relying solely on external ideas

Why

Promoting indigenous knowledge in education helps students appreciate traditional wisdom and real-life local solutions rather than copying foreign models directly.

Question 8

Which group of human activities is listed in the textbook as major drivers of global climate change?

  1. A.Massive industrialization, rapid population growth, and rapid urbanization
  2. B.Traditional storytelling, local voluntarism, and organic farming
  3. C.Regional cooperation treaties and diplomatic meetings
  4. D.Establishing innovation funds and prize systems
Show the answer and why

Answer: A Massive industrialization, rapid population growth, and rapid urbanization

Why

The textbook specifically names massive industrialization, rapid population growth, and rapid urbanization as key human activities causing environmental degradation and climate change.

Question 9

According to the textbook, how does extreme inequality reinforce institutions that perpetuate poverty?

  1. A.It prevents the wealthy from engaging in foreign trade
  2. B.It discourages the political participation of poor people and limits their access to basic services
  3. C.It forces developing countries to lower their food prices automatically
  4. D.It causes all urban workers to return to rural farming
Show the answer and why

Answer: B It discourages the political participation of poor people and limits their access to basic services

Why

Extreme inequality harms the poor by discouraging their political participation, which reduces their access to healthcare, education, and impartial institutions.

Question 10

How does regional cooperation help developing countries protect themselves against the risks of global economic domination?

  1. A.By eliminating all private business ownership within member states
  2. B.By creating regional trade blocs that counter the neoliberal view of the world economy
  3. C.By adopting a single universal culture across all member countries
  4. D.By stopping all cross-border movement of people and ideas
Show the answer and why

Answer: B By creating regional trade blocs that counter the neoliberal view of the world economy

Why

Regional cooperation allows developing nations to form regional trade blocs and policies that protect their shared economic and political interests against external domination.

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The textbook pages for unit 8

The whole Grade 10 Citizenship textbook, free as a PDF.

Ministry of Education edition, English, 222 pages

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