The chapter's examination of the Triangle Trade, the Industrial Revolution, and Anti-Colonial Struggles are all grouped together to explain what?

Correct answer: The historical role of colonialism in creating the modern global economy.

Explanation

This question assesses the ability to identify the central argument of a major chapter section by looking at the evidence (sub-topics) it presents.

Other questions

Question 1

Which case study is used to introduce the themes of Chapter 11, 'The Global Economy'?

Question 2

Under the section 'What Is an Economy, and What Is Its Purpose?', which three concepts are presented as the core components of an economy?

Question 3

The historical overview of food production in Chapter 11 traces a path from what to what?

Question 4

Which of the following topics is NOT listed under the section concerning the role of colonialism in forming today's global economy?

Question 5

The transition from Fordism to flexible accumulation is discussed in the context of what major relationship within the global economy?

Question 6

Which of the following is identified as a dominant organizing principle of the global economy today?

Question 7

The 'Anthropologists Engage the World' feature in Chapter 11 highlights the work of which anthropologist?

Question 8

What is the topic of the 'Your Turn: Fieldwork' exercise in Chapter 11?

Question 9

Which topic is used in Chapter 11 as the primary case study for 'The Social Life of Things' feature?

Question 10

According to the chapter outline, the discussion of the modern world economic system is presented as a consequence of which historical process?

Question 11

Which section of Chapter 11 explores the historical foundations of the global economy before the major colonial period?

Question 12

The chapter's 'Toolkit' section, titled 'Thinking Like an Anthropologist', focuses on what practical skill for students?

Question 13

In the structure of Chapter 11, 'Outsourcing of Jobs' is presented as a key topic within which broader discussion?

Question 14

Which of these concepts is NOT listed as one of the 'Dominant Organizing Principles of the Global Economy Today' in Chapter 11?

Question 15

The discussion of 'Distribution and Exchange' in Chapter 11 falls under which main question?

Question 16

Chapter 11 analyzes the concept of 'Friction' in the global economy to explain what phenomenon?

Question 17

Based on the structure of Chapter 11, which case study is used to illustrate the connection between global economic forces and local communities?

Question 18

The chapter section on the roots of today's global economy highlights two main historical factors. What are they?

Question 19

Which question guides the final major analytical section of Chapter 11 before the Toolkit?

Question 20

The chapter's discussion on the instability of the global financial markets is situated within the context of what broader theme?

Question 21

How does Chapter 11 structurally distinguish between the historical impact of the Triangle Trade and the more recent phenomenon of outsourcing?

Question 22

What is the primary function of the section titled 'From Foraging to Industrial Agriculture: A Brief Survey of Food Production' in Chapter 11?

Question 23

Which of these topics is NOT a main section heading (a numbered point) in the detailed outline for Chapter 11?

Question 24

The concept of Anti-Colonial Struggles is presented in Chapter 11 as a key part of which historical discussion?

Question 25

Based on the chapter outline, which of the following best describes the focus of the section on the relationship between the Nation-State and the Corporation?

Question 26

The three main sub-topics listed under 'What Are the Dominant Organizing Principles of the Global Economy Today?' are Capitalism/Economic Liberalism, Neoliberalism, and what else?

Question 27

How does the structure of Chapter 11 suggest a relationship between the Industrial Revolution and the Triangle Trade?

Question 28

Which of the following topics is placed earliest in the historical sequence presented in Chapter 11?

Question 29

The final case study in Chapter 11 before the 'Toolkit', 'Chinese Restaurants and the Global Economy', is used to illustrate which concept?

Question 30

Chapter 11 does NOT include a section on which of the following topics?

Question 31

In Chapter 11, the topic of 'Production, Distribution, and Consumption' serves as the foundation for defining what core concept?

Question 32

Which of these case studies or features appears last in the sequence of Chapter 11?

Question 34

How does Chapter 11's structure present the relationship between the 'Modern World Economic System' and 'Neoliberalism'?

Question 35

What topic immediately follows the brief survey of food production in Chapter 11?

Question 36

The work of anthropologist Gillian Tett is featured in Chapter 11 in relation to which topic?

Question 37

Which of the following pairings correctly matches a chapter section with its core topic, according to the outline?

Question 38

Based on the chapter's structure, 'Flexible Accumulation' is presented as a shift away from what previous model of production?

Question 39

The main topic of Chapter 11, Section 7, 'How Does Today’s Global Economy Link Workers with Consumers Worldwide?', is explored through all of the following examples EXCEPT:

Question 40

What is the relationship between 'Capitalism' and 'Neoliberalism' as presented in the structure of Chapter 11?

Question 41

In Chapter 11, under which major section would you find a discussion of the world economy before the rise of European dominance?

Question 42

According to the outline of Chapter 11, a key theme in the section on colonialism is its role in creating what?

Question 43

Which topic is presented as a direct consequence or strategy of flexible accumulation?

Question 44

The organizing question for Section 5 of Chapter 11 is 'What Is the Relationship between the Nation-State and the...'

Question 45

What is the logical flow within Section 2, 'What Is an Economy, and What Is Its Purpose?'

Question 46

Which of the following would NOT be a primary focus when studying the global economy from the perspective outlined in Chapter 11?

Question 47

Based on the chapter's structure, the analysis of today's dominant economic principles like capitalism and neoliberalism directly follows the discussion of what topic?

Question 48

The placement of the 'Your Turn: Fieldwork' on a chocolate bar within Section 7 suggests that its main goal is to help students understand what?

Question 49

Which historical period or event is given the most detailed breakdown of sub-topics in Chapter 11's outline?

Question 50

The overall structure of Chapter 11 moves from what to what?