Cultural Globalisation

10 Grade 9 Social Studies questions on Cultural Globalisation, with worked marking schemes. 10 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Which of the following is a positive effect of cultural globalisation on Kenyan society?

   A. Total loss of all local languages

   B. Exposure to and exchange of ideas, foods and technologies from other cultures

   C. Complete ban on foreign films

   D. Isolation from the rest of the world

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Cultural globalisation is BEST described as the process by which:

   A. Each country completely abandons its own culture

   B. Cultures of the world increasingly spread, mix and influence one another

   C. Trade barriers between countries are raised

   D. Rivers are connected across continents

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   A Kenyan teenager listens to Korean pop music, eats Italian pizza and wears American-style clothes. This is a clear example of:

   A. Poverty reduction

   B. Cultural globalisation

   C. Devolution

   D. Multipurpose development

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4. Question 4

   3 marks

   State three factors that have promoted cultural globalisation.

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   A community decides to document and teach its traditional dances to young people while still embracing modern technology. This response to cultural globalisation is BEST described as:

   A. Preserving cultural heritage

   B. Rejecting all foreign influence

   C. Stopping the use of technology

   D. Abandoning local culture

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6. Question 6

   4 marks

   Cultural globalisation has both positive and negative effects on Kenyan society.

   (a) State two positive effects.

   (b) State two negative effects.

   (4 marks)

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   (a) Two positive effects (1 mark each): exposure to and appreciation of diverse cultures; access to new ideas, technology and knowledge; promotion of tourism and trade; spread of Kenyan culture to the world. (b) Two negative effects (1 mark each): erosion/loss of indigenous languages and traditions; adoption of harmful foreign behaviours; loss of cultural identity among the youth; weakening of local industries/values. Accept any two each.

7. Question 7

   6 marks

   Explain three ways in which Kenyans can preserve their cultural heritage while still benefiting from cultural globalisation.

   (6 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Any three ways explained (2 marks each): teaching indigenous languages and traditions to the young so they are not forgotten; documenting and reviving cultural practices such as dances, music and stories (including online); celebrating cultural festivals and wearing/promoting traditional attire and foods; using media and technology to share Kenyan culture with the world; promoting cultural tourism; passing on values through family and community. Accept any three explained ways.

8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Which of the following has MOST accelerated cultural globalisation in recent years?

   A. A reduction in the use of mobile phones

   B. The internet and social media

   C. An increase in subsistence farming

   D. The building of more rivers

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Which of the following is a positive effect of cultural globalisation?

   A. Loss of all local festivals

   B. People learn about and appreciate diverse cultures

   C. Complete isolation of communities

   D. Reduced communication between countries

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    A negative effect of cultural globalisation on Kenyan society is that:

    A. Local foods have become unavailable

    B. Some indigenous languages and traditions are being abandoned

    C. Kenyans can no longer access the internet

    D. International trade has completely stopped

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