GVHS - WG2 Unit 4: Cultural Diffusion

What is culture?

• Culture is the shared beliefs, values, and practices of a particular group of people.
• Culture is a type of bacteria found in yogurt
• Culture is the study of ancient artifacts
• Culture is a popular TV show

Which is NOT an element of culture?

• Clothing

• Art
• Mathematics
• Language

What is cultural diffusion?

• The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another.
• The elimination of cultural differences between groups
• The process of preserving cultural traditions within a group
• The study of ancient cultural artifacts

How are tacos an example of cultural diffusion?

• Tacos were created by a single culture and have not spread to other parts of the world
• Tacos are an example of cultural diffusion because they originated in Mexico but have been adopted and adapted by other cultures, spreading the influence of Mexican cuisine around the world.
• Tacos have remained unchanged and are only consumed in Mexico
• Tacos originated in Italy and have been adopted by other cultures

What is an example of relocation diffusion of culture?

• The spread of Christianity from Europe to North America through colonization
• The spread of Islam from the Middle East to Africa through military conquest
• The spread of Hinduism from India to Southeast Asia through trade routes
• The spread of Buddhism from India to China through the travels of Buddhist monks.

What is an example of contagious diffusion of culture?

• Spread of opera and symphony music
• Spread of traditional folk music and dance
• Spread of hip-hop music and dance
• Spread of classical music and ballet

What is an example of hierarchical diffusion of culture?

• Spread of language from one country to another
• Spread of technology from developed countries to developing countries
• Spread of traditional music from rural areas to urban centers
• Spread of fashion trends from high-end designers to mass-market retailers

What is an example of stimulus diffusion?

• The spread of Buddhism from India to China, where it was adapted to Chinese culture and beliefs.
• The spread of Christianity from Europe to Africa, where it remained unchanged.
• The introduction of pizza from Italy to the United States, where it was modified to include new toppings.
• The migration of birds from one region to another due to changes in climate.

What type of Diffusion is represented by McDonald's spread worldwide?

• Contagious diffusion
• Stimulus diffusion
• Hierarchical diffusion
• Expansion diffusion

Tell me about your culture project? Is it done? What did you learn??