Two Roads of Culture – The Silk Road and the Internet Highway

What were the main goods traded along the Silk Road?

• Silk, spices, paper, and precious metals

• Electronics, cars, and clothing

• Oil, natural gas, and coal

• Furniture, textiles, and ceramics

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How did the Silk Road contribute to cultural diffusion?

• By spreading religions, technologies, and languages

• By isolating cultures from each other

• By promoting only economic exchanges

• By enforcing a single global culture

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In what ways is the Internet Highway similar to the Silk Road?

• Both connect people and spread culture

• Both rely on physical travel

• Both are limited to specific regions

• Both are ancient trade routes

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Explain how glocalization is evident in today's global food chains.

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Discuss the impact of the Internet Highway on local cultures and traditions.

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How does the spread of global entertainment through the Internet Highway affect cultural convergence and divergence?

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What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of cultural convergence as seen through the Silk Road and the Internet Highway?

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