Relocation diffusion involves the physical movement of people and their cultural elements to a new location.
True
Relocation diffusion involves the movement of cultural elements through trade and communication without the movement of people.
False
Expansion diffusion occurs without the physical movement of people
Match the type of diffusion with its definition:
Relocation diffusion ↔️ Movement of people and cultural elements
Expansion diffusion ↔️ Spread through communication or trade
Improved transportation networks accelerate cultural diffusion by enabling the movement of people
Cultural diffusion can sometimes lead to the loss of traditional identity and social tensions.
True
Cultural diffusion can lead to the loss of traditional identity within a society.
True
What distinguishes expansion diffusion from relocation diffusion?
No physical movement
Cultural barriers such as differences in language can slow down the rate of cultural diffusion
How can cultural diffusion affect political systems positively?
Promotes political reform
Expansion diffusion spreads outward from a central source in a hierarchical or contagious pattern.
Expansion diffusion spreads outward from a central source in a hierarchical or contagious manner, facilitated by communication networks and transportation links.
What is the defining characteristic of expansion diffusion?
No movement of people
Improved transportation networks facilitate the movement of people and goods, enabling the spread of cultural elements.
Economic benefits of diffusion include technological innovation and productivity gains.
What type of social impact can cultural diffusion cause due to differences in values and practices?
Social tensions
Cultural hybridity results in a unique blend of elements from different cultures.
True
What is an example of cultural hybridity?
Fusion cuisine
Cultural diffusion involves the spread of ideas, technologies, or behaviors from one culture to another.
True
What are three key factors influencing technological diffusion?
Transportation, communication, cultural barriers
Increased trade and commerce are economic benefits of cultural diffusion
Cultural diffusion can improve the quality of life by introducing new technologies, products, and services
In relocation diffusion, cultural elements move with the people
What factors influence the rate and patterns of cultural diffusion?
Transportation, communication, migration
The influx of foreign cultural elements can lead to the loss of traditional identity
What is the spatial pattern of relocation diffusion?
Linear or step-like
Relocation diffusion often follows a linear or step-like pattern along transportation routes.
True
Relocation diffusion involves the physical movement of people and their cultural elements to a new location.
True
Advancements in communication technology have accelerated the pace of cultural diffusion.
True
Match the economic effects of diffusion with their descriptions:
Economic Benefits ↔️ Increased trade and innovation
Economic Costs ↔️ Disruption to local industries
Negative social effects of diffusion include the loss of traditional identity.
What is cultural assimilation?
Adopting dominant culture
Cultural assimilation occurs when a minority group adopts the behaviors, values, and beliefs of a dominant culture
Match the type of diffusion with its spatial pattern:
Relocation Diffusion ↔️ Linear or step-like
Expansion Diffusion ↔️ Hierarchical or contagious
Match the type of diffusion with its historical example:
Relocation Diffusion ↔️ Spread of Christianity
Expansion Diffusion ↔️ Adoption of Arabic numerals
Cultural diffusion refers to the spread of cultural elements, such as ideas, technologies, or behaviors
Advancements in communication technologies, such as the internet, allow for the rapid exchange of information
Relocation diffusion occurs when cultural elements spread without the movement of people.
False
Cultural diffusion can lead to technological innovation and increased productivity.
True
What are the dual effects of cultural diffusion on societies?