7.3 Superpowers and Global Development

• What are the three types of influence that define superpowers?

  Economic, military, political
• Superpowers use their influence solely for altruistic purposes.

  False
• China is currently considered a superpower.


  True
• Superpowers often lead in technological development, which can drive productivity gains but also create disruptions in global supply chains and labor markets.
• Superpower investment in developing countries always leads to environmental sustainability.

  False
• Match the development initiative with its description:

  Aid Programs ↔️ Provision of financial and technical assistance

  Investment ↔️ Direct funding in infrastructure and industries

  Policy Influence ↔️ Promoting market liberalization and reforms

  Debt Relief ↔️ Reducing or canceling debts of poorer nations
• Policy influence by superpowers can undermine local sovereignty and cultural values
• The United States and the Soviet Union engaged in ideological rivalry during the Cold War.

  True
• What role do superpowers play in global financial systems and institutions?

  Managing financial influence
• What is a potential geopolitical disadvantage of aid programs led by superpowers?

  Geopolitical strings attached
• Superpowers use international development initiatives to expand their influence and secure resources
• A key ethical consideration of superpower development practices is transparency and accountability
• Which superpower dominated the 19th century and its key impacts?

  British Empire, Colonization
• How do superpowers leverage their economic power to impact global economies?

  Trade and investment
• Match the ethical consideration with its definition:

  Transparency & Accountability ↔️ Increased oversight and anti-corruption measures

  Environmental Sustainability ↔️ Promotion of green technologies and practices

  Cultural Preservation ↔️ Respect for local customs and traditions

  Equitable Development ↔️ Inclusive growth for all
• Superpowers are able to shape global affairs and development through their dominant economic, military, and political influence
• Which superpower dominated in the 19th century?

  British Empire
• Order the eras of superpower dominance in chronological order:

  1️⃣ 19th Century: British Empire

  2️⃣ Mid-20th Century: United States, Soviet Union

  3️⃣ Late 20th Century-Present: United States, China
• Superpowers always provide development assistance without any strategic interests.

  False
• What is the primary aim of international development?

  Improve living conditions
• Aid programs led by superpowers can foster stability in developing countries.

  True
• Arrange the characteristics of superpowers in order of their primary influence:

  1️⃣ Economic Power

  2️⃣ Military Strength

  3️⃣ Political Influence

  4️⃣ Global Reach
• The dominant superpowers in the late 20th century-present are the United States and China
• Technology and innovation by superpowers can drive productivity gains.

  True
• Match the characteristic of superpowers with its description:

  Economic Power ↔️ Dominant position in global trade and investment

  Military Strength ↔️ Extensive military capabilities

  Political Influence ↔️ Ability to sway international decision-making

  Global Reach ↔️ Ability to project power worldwide
• What is an ethical consideration when superpowers provide aid to developing nations?

  Strategic interests over wellbeing
• Superpowers always prioritize the long-term wellbeing of local communities in their development efforts.

  False
• Match the ethical consideration with its potential negative impact:

  Transparency & Accountability ↔️ Opaque decision-making

  Cultural Preservation ↔️ Erosion of cultural identity

  Equitable Development ↔️ Widening inequality

  National Sovereignty ↔️ Undermining local autonomy
• Superpowers have continually adapted their influence mechanisms to shape global development.


  True
• Superpowers engage in international development initiatives such as aid programs and debt relief
• Match the characteristic of superpowers with its description:

  Economic Power ↔️ Dominant position in global trade, finance, and investment

  Military Strength ↔️ Extensive military capabilities, including nuclear weapons

  Political Influence ↔️ Ability to set the global agenda and sway international decision-making

  Global Reach ↔️ Ability to project power and influence worldwide
• In the mid-20th century, the United States and the Soviet Union engaged in Cold War rivalry
• How can superpowers influence global trade patterns?

  Dominant market position
• What is a potential drawback of aid programs led by superpowers?

  Creates dependency
• Superpowers engage in international development to expand their influence, secure resources, and promote economic growth
• What is a potential negative effect of investment by superpowers in developing countries?

  Environmental damage
• Match the era with the superpower and its key impacts:

  19th Century ↔️ British Empire: Colonization and industrialization

  Mid-20th Century ↔️ United States and Soviet Union: Cold War rivalry

  Late 20th Century-Present ↔️ United States and China: Economic globalization
• Order the ways superpowers influence global economies:

  1️⃣ Trade and Investment

  2️⃣ Financial Influence

  3️⃣ Technology and Innovation

  4️⃣ Development Assistance
• Superpowers engage in international development to expand their influence, secure resources, and promote economic growth
• The historical context of superpowers shows a shift from colonial expansion to economic globalization.


  True