Cultural Diffusion and Convergence Concepts

The video tutorial explores the concept of culture, defining it as the total knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors shared by a group. It highlights key aspects like religion, language, and traditions. The lesson introduces three cultural vocabulary terms: diffusion, divergence, and convergence. Cultural diffusion is explained with examples like the Silk Road and global fast food chains. Cultural convergence is discussed as the blending of cultures, exemplified by the Columbian Exchange. Cultural divergence is illustrated with examples from Canada and India, where distinct cultural groups coexist.

Which of the following is NOT considered an aspect of culture?

• Religion

• Language

• Weather

• Traditions

What term describes the process of cultural traits spreading from one culture to another?

• Cultural Divergence

• Cultural Diffusion

• Cultural Assimilation

• Cultural Convergence

Which historical trade route is used as an example of cultural diffusion?

• The Incense Route

• The Silk Road

• The Spice Route

• The Amber Road

Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion?

• The creation of new cultural patterns

• The development of independent cultures

• The separation of French and English Canada

• The spread of sushi to America

What does cultural convergence result in?

• The development of independent cultures

• The spread of cultural traits

• The creation of new cultural patterns

• Cultures remaining separate

Which of the following is an example of cultural convergence?

• Hindu and Muslim groups in India

• French and English Canada

• The Columbian Exchange

• The Silk Road

Which of the following best describes the relationship between cultural diffusion and cultural convergence?

• Cultural diffusion is a part of cultural convergence

• Cultural diffusion is unrelated to cultural convergence

• Cultural diffusion prevents cultural convergence

• Cultural diffusion leads to cultural divergence

What does cultural divergence mean?

• Cultures remaining separate

• Cultures blending to form new patterns

• Cultures spreading traits

• Cultures coming together

Which of the following is an example of cultural divergence?

• The spread of fast food to Saudi Arabia

• The blending of cultures in America

• The separation of French and English Canada

• The exchange of goods in the Columbian Exchange

In the context of cultural divergence, what is significant about Quebec?

• It showcases the separation of French and English cultures

• It is an example of cultural convergence

• It has a unique blend of cultural traits

• It is a melting pot of cultures