A Changing American Culture

What is it called when aspects of a certain culture move to different parts of the world?

• cultural diffusion

• migration

• cultural movement

• trade

How does migration lead to cultural diffusion?

• it forces people to change their culture.

• it brings people to new areas to sell and barter goods

• it has given people in all parts of the world easy access to information and new ideas

• people relocate and bring their cultural traditions with them

How does trade lead to cultural diffusion?

• it forces people to change their culture.

• it brings people to new areas to sell and barter goods

• it has given people in all parts of the world easy access to information and new ideas

• people relocate and bring their cultural traditions with them

How does travel (like tourism) lead to cultural diffusion? (two answers)

• it forces people to change their culture.

• people bring elements of foreign cultures back with them when they return home

• people bring their language, customs, and ideas with them

• people relocate and bring their cultural traditions with them

How does technology lead to cultural diffusion?

• it forces people to change their culture.

• it brings people to new areas to sell and barter goods

• it has given people in all parts of the world easy access to information and new ideas

• people relocate and bring their cultural traditions with them

What is the process by which nations, cultures, and economies become integrated, or mixed?

• cultural diffusion

• globalization

• trade

• cultural mixing

Which of the following are positive effects of globalization? (three answers)

• people are more understanding and accepting of other cultures.

• people can't control cultural change

• new ideas and innovations can be spread

• there are no positive effects

• communication is faster and easier

What are some issues with globalization? (three answers)

• communication is faster and easier

• people are more accepting of other cultures

• some people do not want their cultures to change

• cultures can be damaged or destroyed

• culture can change too quickly

What is the culture of a location taking on elements of all the cultures within it called?

• cultural blending

• migration

• globalization

• diffusion of culture

True or false: Cultural change is always postive.