W.Geo 3/25/25

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Which of the following best defines culture? A) A group of people sharing the same language, B) The physical environment in which people live, C) The beliefs, customs, and social practices of a group, D) The number of people living in a given area

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The beliefs, customs, and social practices of a group

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Which term refers to the spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another?

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Diffusion

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What is cultural diffusion?

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The spread of cultural traits and social activities across regions

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Which of the following is an example of hierarchical diffusion? The spread of a fashion trend from celebrities to the general public, The spread of a new idea from local communities to cities, The spread of a religious belief from one country to another, The spread of technology through word of mouth

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The spread of a fashion trend from celebrities to the general public

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Which is NOT an example of cultural diffusion? The spread of Buddhism from India to China, The introduction of pizza to the United States from Italy, The adoption of Japanese technology by American companies.

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The creation of local dialects in isolated communities

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Which factor is most likely to promote cultural diffusion? Options: Physical barriers like mountains and oceans, Strong local identity and resistance to change, Increased communication and transportation technology, A homogeneous society with few differences

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Increased communication and transportation technology

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What is the term for the adoption of cultural traits from another culture, usually by a minority group?

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Assimilation

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Which of the following best explains the spread of the internet as a global communication tool? Relocation diffusion, Hierarchical diffusion, Expansion diffusion, Contagious diffusion

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Expansion diffusion

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Which of the following is an example of a cultural hearth? The Sahara Desert, The Nile River Valley, The Great Wall of China, The Rocky Mountains

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The Nile River Valley

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What is the term for the blending of two or more cultures into a new, unique cultural form?

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Cultural syncretism