All Flashcards
Compare the impact of the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup.
Both are major international events that promote global unity and competition, but the World Cup focuses solely on soccer, while the Olympics include various sports.
Compare Cubism and Dadaism.
Cubism broke down traditional forms, while Dadaism rejected traditional aesthetics and embraced absurdity. Both were responses to changing times.
Compare the spread of Western music and Bollywood.
Western music spread globally through media influence, while Bollywood gained popularity through its unique cultural expression and storytelling.
Compare the impacts of eBay and Amazon on consumer culture.
Both companies revolutionized online commerce, providing convenient platforms for buying and selling goods globally. Amazon expanded into various sectors, while eBay focused on auctions and individual sellers.
Compare the roles of television and social media in globalizing sports.
Television brought sports to a broad global audience, while social media allows for more interactive engagement and real-time updates.
Compare the spread of Reggae and the Hare Krishna movement.
Reggae spread through its musical appeal and cultural message, while the Hare Krishna movement spread through religious and philosophical appeal.
When was the 'British Invasion'?
Around 1964; symbolized increasing cultural exchange.
When did consumer culture boom in the U.S.?
Post-WWII; fueled by economic prosperity.
When did the Olympic Games get revitalized?
1924; became a major international event.
When did the FIFA World Cup start?
1919; became the biggest soccer tournament.
When did Dadaism emerge?
Post-WWI; rejected traditional aesthetics.
What is significant about 20th-century art?
It was a period of significant artistic innovation and change, influenced by global events.
When did eBay and Amazon rise to prominence?
Late 20th century; revolutionizing online commerce.
When did social media become a global phenomenon?
Early 21st century; connecting billions of people.
When did Reggae music spread globally?
Late 20th century; largely due to artists like Bob Marley.
When did Bollywood gain global prominence?
Late 20th and early 21st century; becoming a global powerhouse.
Who was Pablo Picasso?
A key figure in the development of Cubism.
Who was Georges Braque?
Another key figure in the development of Cubism.
Who was Marcel Duchamp?
A prominent figure in the Dadaism movement.
Who was Jackson Pollock?
A leading figure in the Abstract Expressionism movement.
Who was Bob Marley?
A Jamaican singer-songwriter who popularized reggae music worldwide.
Who was George Harrison?
A member of The Beatles whose interest in Hinduism helped spread the Hare Krishna movement in the U.S.