Types of Diffusion Quiz

Evelyn moved from Italy to the United States and brought with her the tradition of making authentic Italian pasta, which she shared with her new community. Which of the following best describes this process?

• The spread of cultural traits through migration of people.

• The spread of cultural traits through direct contact.

• The spread of cultural traits through hierarchical systems.

• The spread of cultural traits through modification.

What is a cultural hearth?

• A place where cultural traits are modified.
• The geographic origin of a culture or cultural trait.
• A modern city that influences global culture.
• A location where cultural traits are rejected.

During a school event, Maya noticed that a new dance move quickly became popular among students. How did this contagious diffusion primarily occur?

• Through hierarchical systems.

• Through migration of people.

• Through close contact between people.

• Through cultural barriers.

Which of the following is an example of hierarchical diffusion?

• The spread of Christianity by European migrants.
• The spread of viral videos on the internet.
• The adoption of cell phones from wealthy elites to the general public.
• The modification of McDonald's menu in India.

What distinguishes reverse hierarchical diffusion from hierarchical diffusion?

• It spreads from powerful to less powerful groups.
• It spreads from less interconnected to more interconnected groups.
• It involves direct contact between individuals.
• It involves the migration of people.

Which of the following is an example of stimulus diffusion?

• The spread of hip hop music from urban centers.
• The spread of Christianity by European migrants.
• The adaptation of McDonald's menu in India.
• The spread of viral videos on the internet.

Which type of diffusion is most likely accelerated by the internet and smartphones?

• Relocation diffusion
• Contagious diffusion
• Hierarchical diffusion
• Stimulus diffusion

What role does time-space compression play in diffusion?

• It slows down the spread of cultural traits.
• It accelerates the spread of cultural traits.
• It prevents the spread of cultural traits.
• It modifies cultural traits.

Which diffusion type involves cultural traits being altered due to cultural barriers?

• Relocation diffusion
• Contagious diffusion
• Hierarchical diffusion
• Stimulus diffusion

How did hip hop music spread according to the presentation?

• Through hierarchical diffusion from wealthy elites.
• Through reverse hierarchical diffusion from urban centers.
• Through contagious diffusion via the internet.
• Through relocation diffusion by migrants.