Cultural Diffusion Quiz

Which of the following is a definition of cultural diffusion?

• The mixing of different ideas from one group to another.

• The blending of different beliefs from one group to another.

• When different cultures are spread into different areas.

An example of cultural diffusion is:

• Jeans and sneakers worn in India among teens over traditional dress.

• Religion being practiced

• Spanish being spoken in Spain

An example of a region accepting the culture of McDonald's is:

• McDonald's in India do not serve beef.

• McDonald's in Israel do not serve bacon.

• McDonald's in India serving Happy Meals

An example of a region not accepting the culture of McDonald's is:

• McDonald's in India do not serve beef

• McDonald's in Israel do not serve bacon

• Both are correct

• None are correct

An example of seen culture is:

• Language

• Food

• Clothing

• All are correct

What is an example of unseen culture?

• Idea of what is beautiful

• Music

• Hairstyles

• Traditions

What is an example of a region preserving their culture with McDonalds cultural diffusion?

• India not serving beef

• Canada adding poutine to the menu

• America serving happy meals

• None are correct

People take elements of their ________ with them when they move from one region to another?

• Democracy

• Culture

What is the purpose of studying culture in the unit "Culture in South America" ?

• To explore the static nature of culture in isolation

• To understand the changes in culture through global interaction

• To prepare for an economic analysis of South American countries

• To study the geographical boundaries of South America

How has the U.S. influenced Asian culture?

• The U.S. has influenced Asian culture by introducing the game of baseball.

• The U.S. has influenced Asian culture through military exchanges.

• The U.S. has influenced Asian culture through religious practices.
• The U.S. has influenced Asian culture through traditional art forms.