Cultural Convergence and Divergence Quiz

Give an example of cultural convergence.

• Different cuisines merging

• Countries closing borders

• Languages becoming extinct

• Traditions being forgotten

What does cultural divergence mean?

• Cultures becoming more distinct

• Cultures blending together

• Cultures disappearing

• Cultures becoming identical

What is an example of cultural diffusion?

• The invention of the telephone.

• The availability of Chinese food in America.

• The isolation of a remote tribe.

• The creation of a new language.

If two cultures interact a lot, name one positive effect.

• Increased cultural understanding

• Decreased communication

• Loss of cultural identity

• Economic decline

What is one of the cultural traits students will evaluate?

• Democratic ideas

• Local traditions

• Ancient languages

• Regional foods

Which language is mentioned as an example of cultural convergence?

• English

• Spanish

• French

• Chinese

What is the focus of WGS.18D in the learning material?

• Evaluating the spread of cultural traits

• Memorizing historical events

• Creating new cultural practices

• Ignoring cultural differences

Which of the following is NOT a focus of the learning material?

• Creating new cultural traits

• Evaluating cultural convergence

• Evaluating cultural divergence

• Understanding cultural traits

What is the purpose of evaluating cultural traits according to the material?

• To identify examples of cultural convergence and divergence

• To memorize cultural facts

• To create new cultural practices

• To ignore cultural differences

What does cultural divergence lead to?

• Blending of cultures

• Development of unique cultural characteristics

• Loss of cultural identity

• Universal cultural practices