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WorksheetsOBJECTIVE 2.3 Cultural Diffusion Mastery Check
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following is NOT a way culture is defined?
Shared behaviors
Group of people
Individual actions
Passed from one generation to the next
What is one way cultural diffusion occurs?
Through the mixing of world cultures
By keeping cultures separate
By destroying cultural practices
By creating new cultures in isolation
Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion?
A cultural practice remaining within a single group
A cultural belief spreading to another group
A cultural belief being destroyed
A new culture being created in isolation
Which of the following is NOT a way trade might change the culture of a society?
By introducing new goods and ideas
By isolating the society from others
By spreading languages and religions
By sharing different cultural practices
What is one of the key outcomes of travel and exploration mentioned in the material?
The discovery of new planets
The introduction of new cultures into different regions
The invention of the wheel
The creation of new languages
What often leads to cultural diffusion?
Eating food
War and conquest
Agriculture
Religion
Who traveled to teach Buddhism in new regions?
Merchants
Monks
Warriors
Farmers
The spread of cultural beliefs is called (a)
cultural diffusion
economic profit
religious tolerance
government assistance
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.
Which of the following are ways American cultural traits have spread to different countries through cultural diffusion?
Select TWO correct answers.
Denim jeans were worn by cowboys in America, and now they are worn by all age groups all over the world
Movies, music, and television created in America are now popular in Spain, Italy, and France.
Democratic ideals from America are now appreciated and utilized in predominantly Muslim nations.
Languages originated in America that are now spoken all over the world.
Apple pie originated in Europe and is now considered as European as anything else American.
Which religion started in India and spread to China through the Silk Road?
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
Confucianism
What does the diagram show about the United States?
Parts of its culture spread throughout the world.
Giving to other nations is important in its culture
Its culture has replaced the cultures of many nations
Its culture was influenced by cultures throughout the world.
How can cultural diffusion impact language?
By creating entirely new languages
By keeping languages isolated
By introducing new words and phrases
By eliminating existing languages
Which of the following is a result of cultural diffusion?
Increased cultural isolation
Homogenization of cultures
Exchange of cultural practices
Destruction of cultural heritage
What role do merchants play in cultural diffusion?
They isolate cultures from each other
They spread cultural practices and goods
They destroy cultural artifacts
They create new cultures in isolation
