world and capital cities - globalisation

Q: What is globalisation?

A: The movement towards the expansion of economic, social, and cultural ties between countries.

Q: What is economic integration?

A: When countries are economically connected and rely on each other for trade, resources, labour, and investment.

Q: Name three things that make economic integration possible.

A: Technology/internet, trading blocs (e.g., EU), and global finance markets.

Q: What is social integration?

A: How people from different backgrounds connect and interact more closely due to globalisation.

Q: Name three things that make social integration possible.

A: Air travel, increased migration, and social networks/communication.

Q: What is cultural integration?

A: When different cultures come into contact and influence each other due to globalisation, leading to the spread of trends in music, fashion, food, language, etc.

Q: Name three things that make cultural integration possible.

A: Media, music streaming services, and exchange of goods from other cultures.

Q: What is a capital city?

A: The city where a country’s government is based, usually the political centre of the country.

Q: What is a world city?

A: A place with significant global economic and cultural influence, often home to major companies, financial institutions, and centres for entertainment, art, and fashion.

Q: How do world cities influence global culture?

A: By shaping trends in entertainment, art, fashion, and creative industries worldwide.

Q: Why is Paris considered a world city?

A: it has significant global economic, cultural, and political influence, serving as a hub for business, tourism, diplomacy, and global cultural trends.

Q: Name three global industries strongly associated with Paris.

A: Fashion & luxury goods, finance, and media/publishing.

Q: What is Paris famous for in global fashion?

A: Paris Fashion Week and Haute Couture houses like Chanel, Dior, and Louis Vuitton.

Q: Give three cultural elements Paris is known for globally.

A: Fashion, art & museums, French gastronomy.