Diffusion Quiz

What type of diffusion is represented by the fact that veggie burgers are served at McDonald's in India?

• Hierarchical

• Stimulus

• Contagious

• Relocation

What type of diffusion is represented by the celebration of St. Patrick's day in the United States? (The U.S has more Irish people than Ireland and the holiday is more popular in the U.S even though the holiday started in Ireland)

• Hierarchical

• Stimulus

• Contagious

• Relocation

The roots of this sport originate from rugby football and association football (soccer), which became popular in England in the early 19th century. Rugby Football was brought over to the United States and played by Americans who had been educated in English schools. The game was assimilated and underwent some major rule changes to become ‘American Football, most notable of the changes are the introduction of the line of scrimmage’ and the ‘down and distance rule’; both of these ideas were introduced by Walter Camp, “The Father of American Football”.

• Hierarchical

• Stimulus

• Contagious

• Relocation

What type of diffusion is represented by Obama's re-election becoming the most popular retweet of all time?

• Hierarchical

• Stimulus

• Contagious

• Relocation

The Main Street Movement is a project that is being used in 37 states and is going coast-to coast. It is now a 30 year old program that started when the National Trust, in Washington, D.C., started the program set up to revitalize the local culture in communities throughout the country. They started in 3 different towns and after good results in which the town jump-started its economy, the trust has gone city to city around the nation.

• Hierarchical

• Stimulus

• Contagious

• Relocation

In Europe on February 2nd a badger or sacred bear would predict the length of winter or the beginning of spring. In the United States this became Groundhog’s day. The holiday is now only celebrated in U.S. and Canada.

• Hierarchical

• Stimulus

• Contagious

• Relocation

Hinduism started in Northern India and spread through the entire Indian subcontinent absorbing other beliefs and practices as it spread. Hindu Missionaries carried the faith oversees

• Hierarchical

• Stimulus

• Contagious

• Relocation

During colonial era, hundreds of thousands of Indians were transported to other countries in Africa, Caribbean and South America, spreading Hinduism far beyond its original core

• Hierarchical

• Stimulus

• Contagious

• Relocation

What type of diffusion is represented by missionaries attempting to convert kings or tribal leaders in the hopes of their people following the faith?

• Hierarchical

• Stimulus

• Contagious

• Relocation

What type of diffusion is represented by fashion trends that begin in Paris spreading to other world cities and then to other cities?

• Hierarchical

• Stimulus

• Contagious

• Relocation