WGEO 5/7/25

What is cultural diffusion?

• The isolation of cultures from one another

• The blending of government and religion

• The spread of cultural traits from one society to another

• The invention of new languages

Which of the following is most responsible for accelerating cultural diffusion in the modern era?

• Horse-drawn carriages

• Local trade

• Global transportation and digital technology

• Oral storytelling

How has the internet contributed to cultural diffusion?

• It prevents the spread of new ideas

• It isolates communities

• It allows rapid sharing of cultural elements globally

• It eliminates traditional values

The global popularity of American fast food restaurants is an example of:

• Cultural divergence

• Contagious diffusion

• Relocation diffusion

• Hierarchical diffusion

Which technology most directly increased the speed of cultural exchange in the 21st century?

• Telegraph

• Printing press

• Television

• Social media

Streaming platforms like Netflix spreading global entertainment content is an example of:

• Political globalization

• Technological stagnation

• Cultural convergence

• Linguistic isolation

What is one effect of increased cultural diffusion due to technology?

• Stronger cultural boundaries

• Greater cultural isolation

• More uniform cultural practices

• A decline in communication

Which of the following best describes technological diffusion?

• The invention of art

• The spread of technology from one culture to another

Smartphones have contributed to cultural diffusion by:

• Reducing global travel

• Limiting internet access

• Facilitating instant communication and access to ideas

• Eliminating traditional customs

When people in Asia watch American movies and adopt Western fashion styles, this is an example of:

• Cultural divergence

• Forced assimilation

• Cultural diffusion

• Urban migration