Cultural Diffusion and Globalization

What is the definition of globalization?

• The process by which nations, cultures, and economies have become integrated, or mixed.

• It can occur as a result of trade

• It is a cause of cultural diffusion.

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What are some positive effects of Globalization? (2 answers)

• Cultures can become damaged or destroyed

• Creates more understanding and acceptance of other cultures.

• Produces tension and conflict

• Helps spread ideas and innovations

• There are no positive effects to Globalization

What are some negative effects of Globalization? (2 answers)

• Cultures can become damaged or destroyed

• Creates more understanding and acceptance of other cultures.

• Produces tension and conflict

• Helps spread ideas and innovations

• There are no negative effects to Globalization

What is cultural diffusion?

• The application of scientific knowledge to enhance or improve daily life

• The spread of ideas, customs, and technologies from one people to another

• the transfer of plants, animals, and people between Europe, Asia, and Africa on one side and the Americas on the other

• the process by which nations, cultures, and economies interact and become mixed

Which of the following can cause a culture to change? (select all that apply)

• Travel or Migration

• Technology

• War or Conflict

• Trade

How has communication contributed to globalization? (three answers)

• people can read information about other places on the internet

• people bring their culture with them when they move to a new place

• global news networks allow people to see the same news all around the world

• people can communicate with others around the world using cell phones

• tourists travel and become more familiar with other cultures

How has travel contributed to globalization? (three answers)

• people travel to other countries looking for work.

• tourists travel and become more familiar with other cultures

• people are able to communicate around the world using cell phones

• Countries create services (like hotels) that will be familiar to tourists visiting their country

• Movies made in one place, like Hollywood, can become popular around the world

How has popular culture been affected by globalization? (three answers)

• Movies made in one place, like Hollywood, can become popular around the world

• National and regional costumes have become rarer and clothing styles have become more similar

• American fast food chains have become popular around the world

• Countries create services (like hotels) that will be familiar to tourists visiting their country

• People can communicate with others around the world using cell phones

In 1838 the Cherokee and other Native American peoples were forced by the U.S. government to relocate 1,000 miles west of their homeland to what is now Oklahoma.

This example of cultural change was caused by what? (two answers)

• Trade

• Travel (Migration)

• Technology

• Conflict (War)

The French were the first European country to claim what is now Canada. Great Britain would fight the French and eventually win the area. As a result both French and English are spoken in Canada.

This example of cultural change was caused by what? (two answers)

• Trade

• Travel (Migration)

• Technology

• Conflict (War)