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

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

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Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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4.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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

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3 mins • 1 pt

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

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3 mins • 1 pt

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

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3 mins • 1 pt

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

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