Cultural Assimilation and Acculturation

An example of assimilation is when a smaller society adopts the culture of a majority group completely. Which of the following is an example of this?

• The Roman Empire adopting Greek culture

• Native American tribes adopting European settlers' culture

• Japan adopting Western technology

• The British Empire adopting Indian cuisine

Can you think of an example of acculturation, where a society accepts or adopts a certain aspect of another culture?

• The adoption of sushi in Western countries

• The invention of the internet

• The Industrial Revolution

• The discovery of penicillin

What is this an example of? A family moved from India to the United States. The women in the family no longer wear saris every day, only on special occasions.

• Cultural assimilation

• Cultural diffusion

• Cultural exchange

• Cultural preservation

The process by which a person or group of people acquires the characteristics of another group of people.

• Assimilation

• Copy Cat

• Immigrant

Aspects of one culture spreading to another culture is called

• acculturation

• innovation

• assimilation

• diffusion

Which of the following is NOT a way cultural diffusion can occur?

• Migration and Movement

• Trade and exchange

• Government-enforced isolation

• Technology and communication advancements

Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion?

• A family in Texas enjoy Sushi for dinner

• A tribe in the Amazon rainforest maintaining their centuries-old customs

• Chinese government promoting the use of Mandarin Chinese throughout the country

• Group of friends in France speaking a unique lanuage only known to them

Which of the following is an example of cultural institution that governs aspects of society and often reflects cultural values and norms?

• Smartphone

• Religious text

• School System

• Musical instrument

Which of the following is an example of cultural exchange?

• American fast food chains opening in Asia

• Invention of the smartphone

• Discovery of electricity

• Development of the steam engine

What term describes the process of a minority group gradually adopting the customs and attitudes of the prevailing culture?

• Integration

• Assimilation

• Isolation

• Segregation