Cultural Diffusion and Language Concepts

The video discusses the diffusion of languages and religions, starting with the concept of cultural diffusion from a 'cultural heart.' It explains language families, branches, and dialects, highlighting the Indo-European and Sino-Tibetan families. The spatial distribution of languages and dialects is explored, along with methods to visualize language diffusion through maps, charts, and toponyms. The video also covers the diffusion of religions, distinguishing between universalizing and ethnic religions, and their spread through relocation and contagious diffusion.

What is the term used to describe the origin point from which cultural traits spread?

• Cultural Center

• Cultural Hub

• Cultural Hearth

• Cultural Core

Which language family includes most languages spoken in Europe and parts of Asia?

• Sino-Tibetan

• Afro-Asiatic

• Niger-Congo

• Indo-European

Which branch of the Indo-European family includes French and Spanish?

• Germanic

• Celtic

• Slavic

• Romantic

What is a dialect?

• A language family

• A regional variation of a language

• A language branch

• A completely different language

How can the diffusion of languages be visually represented?

• Through literature

• Through dance

• Through maps and charts

• Through music

What is a toponym?

• A type of language

• A cultural practice

• A religious text

• A name of a place

Which of the following is a universalizing religion?

• Shintoism

• Judaism

• Hinduism

• Christianity

What type of diffusion involves the spread of religion through migration?

• Hierarchical diffusion

• Contagious diffusion

• Relocation diffusion

• Stimulus diffusion

Which religion is closely tied to the culture of India?

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity

• Hinduism

What is the cultural hearth of Islam?

• Israel

• Arabian Peninsula

• China

• India