Cultural Diffusion

Cultural Diffusion

By Lamont Tindley

Open Ended

How did the activity relate to the Black Death and Silk Road?

Poll

Did you enjoy the activity?

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

How could they stopped the plague from spreading?

Multiple Choice

What was a symptom of the Black Plague?

• Eating the rats for dinner

• Fever

• Broken arm

• Paralysis

Open Ended

Was there a benefit to the Plague? Explain.

Multiple Choice

How was the Silk Road an example of cultural diffusion?

• Religion was spread on the Silk Road.

• China had a monopoly on silk.

• The traders had to deal with poisonous snakes.

• China had isolated itself from the rest of the world.

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of cultural diffusion?

• The Dream Team played the Olympics in 1992 and basketball spread to the rest of the world.

• China was hindered by Himalayas and desert.

• The Japanese had cut off influences from Western countries until the 1800s.

Multiple Choice

Which is a belief of Hinduism?

• The belief in reincarnation

• The belief that one has to reach nirvana.

• The belief that one must follow the Eightfold Path.

Multiple Choice

Which is a belief of Buddhism?

• They believe in being one with the Brahma.

• They believe in reincarnation.

• They believe in following the Eightfold Path.

Multiple Choice

Which was a way that Asoka spread Buddhism throughout his empires? (Also, an example of cultural diffusion)

• He sent missionaries to teach the religion.

• He forced non Buddhists to convert to the religion.

• His army slaughtered a lot of people at Kalinga.

• He fought with elephants in his army.