W.GEO WEEKLY Quiz 5/2/25

What is cultural diffusion?

• The destruction of cultures

• The separation of societies

• The spread of cultural traits from one society to another

• The isolation of a culture

Which of the following best illustrates technological influence on cultural diffusion?

• A) A farmer planting traditional crops

• B) A local newspaper

• C) Social media sharing global music trends

• D) A hand-written letter

Which technology has most accelerated cultural diffusion in the 21st century?

• Typewriters

• Printing press

• Radio

• Internet

Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion via technology?

• A) A traditional dish prepared in a remote village

• B) A YouTube video about Japanese cuisine going viral worldwide

• C) A local festival with no outside visitors

• D) A tribal language not shared online

What role does transportation technology play in cultural diffusion?

• Limits cultural contact

• Increases isolation

• Helps spread culture through trade and travel

• Has no impact

Which invention helped spread printed ideas rapidly across Europe during the Renaissance?

• The compass

• The printing press

• The telescope

• The steam engine

How does television contribute to cultural diffusion?

• By limiting access to other cultures

• By promoting only local customs

• By sharing global news, music, and customs

• By banning foreign ideas

Which of these is an example of reverse cultural diffusion?

• American fast food in Asia

• K-pop gaining popularity in the U.S.

• Latin dancing in Latin America

• British tea culture in England

What does globalization have to do with technological cultural diffusion?

• Slows it down

• Blocks it

• Enhances it by connecting markets and people

• Ends local traditions

Which term best describes the process of cultures becoming more alike due to technology?

• Divergence

• Isolationism

• Assimilation

• Cultural convergence