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Cultural Diffusion and Convergence Concepts

Cultural Diffusion and Convergence Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Religious Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Religion

Language

Weather

Traditions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Cultural Divergence

Cultural Diffusion

Cultural Assimilation

Cultural Convergence

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

The Incense Route

The Silk Road

The Spice Route

The Amber Road

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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