Types of CULTURAL DIFFUSION, Explained [AP Human Geography Review—Unit 3 Topic 4]

What is a cultural hearth?

• A place where cultural traits are destroyed.

• A place where cultural traits are preserved without change.

• A place of origin for a widespread cultural trend.

• A place where different cultures merge into one.

Which of the following best exemplifies relocation diffusion?

• The rapid spread of a new dance craze through social media.

• The adoption of a new farming technique by adjacent communities.

• The spread of Catholicism to Latin America by Spanish and Portuguese colonists.

• The adaptation of a global fast-food menu item to local tastes.

The spread of slang words among teenagers through online platforms is an example of which type of diffusion?

• Hierarchical diffusion

• Relocation diffusion

• Stimulus diffusion

• Contagious diffusion

The spread of a new fashion trend from celebrities and designers to the general public is an example of which type of diffusion?

• Contagious diffusion

• Hierarchical diffusion

• Relocation diffusion

• Stimulus diffusion