Cultural Diffusion and Contributions

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What is cultural diffusion?

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The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another.

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What was the Columbian Exchange?

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The exchange of goods, ideas, and diseases between the New World and the Old World

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Which of the following is an example of a good spread due to the Columbian Exchange? Rice from Asia to Europe, Potatoes from the Americas to Europe, Tea from China to India, Silk from Europe to the Americas

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Potatoes from the Americas to Europe

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How does cultural diffusion impact individuals?

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It exposes them to new ideas and practices

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Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion in world societies? The spread of Buddhism from India to East Asia

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The spread of Buddhism from India to East Asia

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What is cultural assimilation?

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The process by which a person or a group's culture comes to resemble those of another group.

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Which of the following is a real-life example of cultural assimilation? A person learning a new language for fun, Immigrants adopting the language and customs of their new country, A tourist visiting a foreign country, A student studying abroad for a semester

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Immigrants adopting the language and customs of their new country

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How do diverse groups contribute to multicultural societies?

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By sharing their unique traditions and perspectives

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Which of the following is an example of a contribution by a diverse group to a multicultural society? The invention of the internet, The introduction of jazz music by African Americans in the United States, The development of the printing press, The creation of the first computer

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The introduction of jazz music by African Americans in the United States

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What is one way to analyze the experiences of diverse groups in multicultural societies?

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By studying their history and cultural impact