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OBJECTIVE 2.3 Cultural Diffusion Mastery Check

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT a way culture is defined?

a)

Shared behaviors

b)

Group of people

c)

Individual actions

d)

Passed from one generation to the next

2.

What is one way cultural diffusion occurs?

a)

Through the mixing of world cultures

b)

By keeping cultures separate

c)

By destroying cultural practices

d)

By creating new cultures in isolation

3.

Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion?

a)

A cultural practice remaining within a single group

b)

A cultural belief spreading to another group

c)

A cultural belief being destroyed

d)

A new culture being created in isolation

4.

Which of the following is NOT a way trade might change the culture of a society?

a)

By introducing new goods and ideas

b)

By isolating the society from others

c)

By spreading languages and religions

d)

By sharing different cultural practices

5.

What is one of the key outcomes of travel and exploration mentioned in the material?

a)

The discovery of new planets

b)

The introduction of new cultures into different regions

c)

The invention of the wheel

d)

The creation of new languages

6.

What often leads to cultural diffusion?

a)

Eating food

b)

War and conquest

c)

Agriculture

d)

Religion

7.

Who traveled to teach Buddhism in new regions?

a)

Merchants

b)

Monks

c)

Warriors

d)

Farmers

8.

The spread of cultural beliefs is called ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words

cultural diffusion

economic profit

religious tolerance

government assistance

9.

Cultural diffusion describes the spread of one's cultural practices, beliefs, and many other aspects of culture.

Which of the following are examples of cultural diffusion?

Select THREE correct answers.

10.

Which of the following are ways American cultural traits have spread to different countries through cultural diffusion?

Select TWO correct answers.

a)

Denim jeans were worn by cowboys in America, and now they are worn by all age groups all over the world

b)

Movies, music, and television created in America are now popular in Spain, Italy, and France.

c)

Democratic ideals from America are now appreciated and utilized in predominantly Muslim nations.

d)

Languages originated in America that are now spoken all over the world.

e)

Apple pie originated in Europe and is now considered as European as anything else American.

11.

Which religion started in India and spread to China through the Silk Road?

a)

Islam

b)

Buddhism

c)

Christianity

d)

Confucianism

12.

What does the diagram show about the United States?

a)

Parts of its culture spread throughout the world.

b)

Giving to other nations is important in its culture

c)

Its culture has replaced the cultures of many nations

d)

Its culture was influenced by cultures throughout the world.

13.

How can cultural diffusion impact language?

a)

By creating entirely new languages

b)

By keeping languages isolated

c)

By introducing new words and phrases

d)

By eliminating existing languages

14.

Which of the following is a result of cultural diffusion?

a)

Increased cultural isolation

b)

Homogenization of cultures

c)

Exchange of cultural practices

d)

Destruction of cultural heritage

15.

What role do merchants play in cultural diffusion?

a)

They isolate cultures from each other

b)

They spread cultural practices and goods

c)

They destroy cultural artifacts

d)

They create new cultures in isolation