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WorksheetsCultural Diffusion and Globalization
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the definition of globalization?
The process by which nations, cultures, and economies have become integrated, or mixed.
It can occur as a result of trade
It is a cause of cultural diffusion.
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What are some positive effects of Globalization? (2 answers)
Cultures can become damaged or destroyed
Creates more understanding and acceptance of other cultures.
Produces tension and conflict
Helps spread ideas and innovations
There are no positive effects to Globalization
What are some negative effects of Globalization? (2 answers)
Cultures can become damaged or destroyed
Creates more understanding and acceptance of other cultures.
Produces tension and conflict
Helps spread ideas and innovations
There are no negative effects to Globalization
What is cultural diffusion?
The application of scientific knowledge to enhance or improve daily life
The spread of ideas, customs, and technologies from one people to another
the transfer of plants, animals, and people between Europe, Asia, and Africa on one side and the Americas on the other
the process by which nations, cultures, and economies interact and become mixed
Which of the following can cause a culture to change? (select all that apply)
Travel or Migration
Technology
War or Conflict
Trade
How has communication contributed to globalization? (three answers)
people can read information about other places on the internet
people bring their culture with them when they move to a new place
global news networks allow people to see the same news all around the world
people can communicate with others around the world using cell phones
tourists travel and become more familiar with other cultures
How has travel contributed to globalization? (three answers)
people travel to other countries looking for work.
tourists travel and become more familiar with other cultures
people are able to communicate around the world using cell phones
Countries create services (like hotels) that will be familiar to tourists visiting their country
Movies made in one place, like Hollywood, can become popular around the world
How has popular culture been affected by globalization? (three answers)
Movies made in one place, like Hollywood, can become popular around the world
National and regional costumes have become rarer and clothing styles have become more similar
American fast food chains have become popular around the world
Countries create services (like hotels) that will be familiar to tourists visiting their country
People can communicate with others around the world using cell phones
In 1838 the Cherokee and other Native American peoples were forced by the U.S. government to relocate 1,000 miles west of their homeland to what is now Oklahoma.
This example of cultural change was caused by what? (two answers)
Trade
Travel (Migration)
Technology
Conflict (War)
The French were the first European country to claim what is now Canada. Great Britain would fight the French and eventually win the area. As a result both French and English are spoken in Canada.
This example of cultural change was caused by what? (two answers)
Trade
Travel (Migration)
Technology
Conflict (War)
The construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway, a system of locks and canals which connected the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, allowed Canada and the U.S. to ship goods and resources all around the world.
This example of cultural change was caused by what? (three answers)
Trade
Travel (Migration)
Technology
Conflict (War)
Goods like silk, spices, and porcelain moved from China to the Mediterranean along the silk road.
This example of cultural change was caused by what? (two answers)
Trade
Travel (Migration)
Technology
Conflict (War)
Much of Midde America and South America was colonized by the Spanish. As a result, the main languages spoken in many of these countries is Spanish.
This example of cultural change was caused by what? (two answers)
Trade
Travel (Migration)
Technology
Conflict (War)
The idea for modern soccer began in England. Soccer (or football) is still played there. Is this an example of globalization?
Yes
No
McDonald's has restaurants in over 100 different countries. Is this an example of globalization?
Yes
No
Mrs. Peterson bought UGG boots from a website in Australia. Is this an example of globalization?
Yes.
No.
Mr. Lehman built a "new" derby car and sells it to Mr. Keyes. Is this an example of globalization?
Yes
No
Ms. Mack listens to Marianas Trench, a Canadian band, on Spotify. Is this an example of globalization?
Yes
No
Ms. Repman and Ms. Cowen go to the Tokyo restaurant and eat sushi, a traditional Japanese food. Is this an example of globalization?
Yes
No
Mrs. Norwick gave Ms. Armstrong her recipe for cheeseburgers. Is this an example of globalization?
Yes
No
