Language Diffusion and Creolization Concepts

The video explores the historical causes and effects of cultural diffusion, focusing on imperialism and colonialism. It uses a sibling analogy to explain these concepts and provides historical examples, such as European colonization and the Silk Roads. The video also discusses the effects of cultural diffusion, including the development of lingua franca and creolization of languages.

What are the two main historical processes that have influenced cultural diffusion?

• Imperialism and Colonialism

• Industrialization and Urbanization

• Revolution and Reform

• Globalization and Modernization

In the analogy of the siblings sharing a room, what does the older sibling's action of moving into the other half of the room represent?

• Negotiation

• Trade

• Colonialism

• Diplomacy

Which European countries were involved in the first wave of imperialism in the Americas?

• Spain, Portugal, France, Britain, and the Dutch

• Germany, Italy, Russia, and Austria

• Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland

• Greece, Turkey, Egypt, and Morocco

What type of diffusion is exemplified by the spread of languages like English and Portuguese in the Americas?

• Hierarchical Diffusion

• Stimulus Diffusion

• Contagious Diffusion

• Relocation Diffusion

What was the main target of the second wave of European imperialism?

• Africa

• Australia

• South America

• Asia

Which ancient network of trade routes facilitated the exchange of cultural traits?

• The Roman Roads

• The Viking Routes

• The Trans-Saharan Routes

• The Silk Roads

What is a lingua franca?

• A language used for religious purposes

• A language used for scientific research

• A common language adopted for communication between speakers of different native languages

• A language that is extinct

Which language is considered a global lingua franca today?

• English

• Spanish

• Mandarin

• French

What is creolization of language?

• The simplification of a language over time

• The adoption of a language for official purposes

• The blending of two or more languages to form a new distinct language

• The process of a language becoming extinct

Which language in South Africa is an example of creolization?

• Zulu

• Afrikaans

• Xhosa

• Swahili