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Global izat ionrefers to the increasingly
global relationships of
culture, people, and
economic activity. It is
generally used to referto economic
globalization: the global
distribution of the
production of goods andservices, through
reduction of barriers to
international trade such
as tariffs, export fees,
and import quotas.
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According to most
researchers, it is the
modern age which
led to the origin of
globalization.
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In this age, wide spread
development took place in the
field of infrastructure and
connectivity. This led to more
interaction between the nations
and sharing of ideas, culture and
tradition took place.
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However, there are some researchers who point out that the origins of the
history of globalization can be traced back to the ancient civilizations.The example of the earliest forms of globalization is the trade links between the
Sumerian civilization and the Indus Valley Civilization. In fact, after this age,
there are numerous instances where trade links were established between
various countries like India, Egypt, Greece, and Roman Empire and so on.
There were regular business links between the Parthian Empire, Roman Empire
and Han Dynasty.
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The popularity of the trade relations led to the
development of various trade routes like Silk Road.
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Globalization in the medieval age
The Islamic period inthe medieval era is an
important epoch in the
history of globalization.
This was when the
Jewish and the Muslim
traders started going to
various parts of the
world to sell various
items.
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In China, the
first postal
service was
introduced and
paper was
invented.
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As more and more
people started traveling
to various countries
across the world, it ledto more communication
between people and
intermingling of
languages.
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Explorers like Columbus and Vasco Da Gamasailed through the oceans in search of new
countries and establish trade links with them or to
make other countries their colonies.
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Globalization between the pre modern periods to
modern periodThe industrial revolution in the
19th century was one of the
major periods in the history ofglobalization. Due to the
industrial revolution, there was
a significant increase in the
quantity and quality of the
products. This led to higher
exports and better trade andbusiness relations.
Due to better products and colonization,
lots of countries across the world becamethe consumers of the European market.
The phase of pre globalization perhaps
came to an end after the First World War.
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Globalization in the modern eraGlobalization, in the modern
sense of the term, came intoexistence after the Second
World War. One of the main
factors for this was the plan
by the world leaders to break
down the borders for
fostering trade relationsbetween nations. It was also
in this period that major
countries like India, Sri
Lanka, Indonesia and some
countries in South America
gained independence. As aresult, these countries started
having their own economic
systems and established
trade relations with the rest of
the world.
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The establishment ofthe United Nations
Organization (UNO)
was also a major step
in this regard.
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Another milestone in
the history of
globalization is the
creation of the World
Trade Organization
which led to the growthof a uniform platform to
settle trade and
commercial disputes.
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Some other factors whichhave put a positive impact onglobalization are:
Promotion of free commerceand trade
Abolition of various doubletaxes, tariffs, and capital
controls Reduction of transport cost and
development of infrastructure
Creation of global corporations
Blend of culture and tradition
across the countries
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Thank you for your
attention!