This document contains reading questions about globalization and its impact on various regions around the world from the 20th century onward. It includes topics such as the World Trade Organization, Asian economic development and crises, the rise and fall of empires in the Middle East, Indonesia's path to independence, and challenges facing East Timor. Key economic and political figures are mentioned, along with religious groups and international organizations involved in global and regional affairs. Definitions for vocabulary terms relevant to these topics are also provided.