Modern Diffusion

Which of the following is NOT a contemporary force affecting cultural change?

• Isolationism

• Urbanization

• Digital technology

• Globalization

How has globalization contributed to cultural change?

• By promoting isolationist policies

• By increasing the interweaving of peoples throughout the world

• By decreasing the dependence of peoples throughout the world on each other

• By reducing the importance of multinational businesses

Which of the following best describes cultural convergence?

• Cultures adopting common traits and becoming more alike

• Cultures becoming more distinct

• The rejection of foreign cultural traits

• The disappearance of all cultures except one

What is a significant effect of cultural divergence?

• Cultures becoming more distinct from each other

• Cultures merging into a single global culture

• Cultures becoming identical

• The global dominance of a single language

How does media contribute to cultural diffusion?

• By discouraging the use of digital platforms

• By limiting access to foreign films

• By promoting local content only

• By spreading cultural values through films and shows

What impact does the internet have on cultural change?

• It has no impact on cultural diffusion

• It enables instant interaction with different cultures

• It slows down the spread of cultural ideas

• It isolates communities from each other

Which of the following is an example of how globalized politics affect cultural change?

• Decreasing the influence of international organizations

• Encouraging countries to adopt isolationist policies

• Promoting economic isolation

• The United Nations' efforts to create gender equity