Increasing connections between countries through trade, culture, and movement is termed?

• A. EU
• B. Globalization
• C. Economic Integration
• D. Free Trade

Answer: (B)

Globalization is the growing interconnectedness of countries through trade, culture, and the movement of people and ideas. It describes how economies become more linked via global supply chains, how cultural products and practices spread across borders, and how people and information move more freely around the world. This broad reach makes it the best fit because it captures economic, social, and cultural ties that bind nations together, not just one aspect of international activity. The European Union is a specific regional grouping, not the entire global phenomenon. Economic integration refers to aligning policies and reducing barriers within economies, a important piece but narrower than globalization. Free trade focuses on removing trade barriers for goods and services, without necessarily addressing cultural exchange or the movement of people.