Cultural Challenges
The best example of cultural diffusion is when
culture spreads from one place to another.
The map shows countries where the British Empire had influence and where English is now the official language. The information on the map shows
how culture can spread by migration, trade, and conquest.
As societies exchange ideas, globalization
increases at the same speed at which culture has spread.
The image shows an NFL Europe football team. The Hamburg Sun Devils are most specifically an example of
Americanization.
What evidence supports the fact that Western political ideas have spread to Asia?
Democratic governments are being established in Asian countries.
Which is one way Saudi Arabia protects its traditional culture from Westernization?
Muslim law must be followed above all other law.
What is the best explanation for how modern technology can cause culture to lose its uniqueness?
Culture can become generic
An example of how Western culture is embraced in other parts of the world is
NOT the election of a democratic leader in the Arab state of Tunisia. MAYBE the adoption of a democratic-leaning constitution in Libya.
Which are positive effects of the connection between cultural diffusion and technology? Check all that apply.
- Students can study the past. - It can become easier to document ideas. - People can record their customs.
Which are examples of modern technologies that can spread culture more quickly than in the past? Check all that apply.
NOT THIS COMBINATON - cell phones - satellites - Internet
Which statement about culture is correct?
People who share values have the same culture.
What is the best example of cultural diffusion?
The Spanish forced Christianity on the Native Americans when they conquered parts of South America.
For those who have become less connected to their cultural traditions, modern technology can help keep these traditions alive by
preserving the traditions through recordings and photographs.
New technology can help preserve culture by
recording and documenting it.
Which cultures in the world have shown the most resistance to Westernization?
some Middle Eastern cultures
The Arab Spring is best described as
the protests carried out in 2011 against dictatorships in many Arab states.
What was a positive result of the protests during the Arab Spring of 2011?
Leaders of three countries were forced out of power.
What kind of economy might a country have if it was influenced by Western thought
capitalist
