3.6 Contemporary Causes of Diffusion

• Globalization in cultural diffusion involves increased interconnectedness and interdependence between people and places
• Match the cause of diffusion with its description:

  Globalization ↔️ Increased interconnectedness worldwide

  Migration ↔️ Movement of people carrying culture

  Mass Media ↔️ Rapid spread of information
• What is one of the key contemporary factors affecting cultural diffusion?

  Globalization
• Mass media spreads cultural content primarily through TV, internet, and social media.


  True
• Globalization facilitates the spread of cultural elements by increasing interconnectedness worldwide.


  True
• Technology, such as the internet, enables the faster transmission of cultural content.


  True
• Globalization is a key factor in cultural diffusion because it increases interdependence between regions.


  True
• What is cultural diffusion in cultural geography?

  Spread of ideas, behaviors, cultural practices
• How does mass media contribute to diffusion?

  Spreads information rapidly
• What is the result of contemporary causes of diffusion in the modern world?

  Accelerated cultural diffusion
• Globalization increases interconnectedness, which allows ideas to spread across borders
• Match the factor with its impact on cultural diffusion:

  Migration ↔️ Cultural blending

  Urbanization ↔️ Spread of diverse cultural traits
• The Vodou religion in Haiti is an example of cultural syncretism


  True
• Order the political factors influencing cultural diffusion from most to least direct

  1️⃣ Government policies

  2️⃣ International agreements

  3️⃣ Diplomatic relations
• How does migration affect cultural diffusion?

  Sharing culture in new locations
• How does globalization contribute to cultural diffusion?

  Creates interconnectedness across borders
• What is cultural hybridity in the context of diffusion?

  Blending of different cultures
• How does migration contribute to cultural diffusion?

  People carry their culture
• What role does technology play in cultural diffusion?

  Enables faster transmission of ideas
• Globalization facilitates the spread of cultural elements through increased interconnectedness and interdependence between people and places
• Which contemporary factor contributes to cultural diffusion through increased global interconnectedness?

  Globalization
• How does mass media influence cultural diffusion?

  Rapid spread of information
• What role does migration play in cultural diffusion?

  Introduces new cultural practices
• Globalization is a key cause of diffusion due to increased interconnectedness and interdependence between people and places
• Trade is a cause of diffusion because it involves the exchange of goods, services, and cultural elements
• Match the contemporary factor of diffusion with its role:

  Globalization ↔️ Facilitates the spread of cultural elements

  Migration ↔️ Allows people to share their culture

  Mass Media ↔️ Spreads information rapidly

  Trade ↔️ Introduces new practices and ideas

  Technology ↔️ Enables faster transmission of ideas
• Migration leads to cultural blending as new practices are introduced to host societies


  True
• What is cultural hybridity in diffusion processes?

  Blending of cultural elements
• How does social media contribute to cultural diffusion?

  Peer-to-peer sharing
• What is diffusion in cultural geography?

  Spread of cultural practices
• Mass media accelerates cultural diffusion through platforms like social media and the internet.


  True
• Migration leads to cultural blending through the introduction of new beliefs and practices.

  True
• Which modern media platform has facilitated K-pop's global popularity?

  YouTube
• What does diffusion refer to in cultural geography?

  Spread of ideas, behaviors, or cultural practices
• Mass media, such as TV and the internet, play a significant role in cultural diffusion.


  True
• Contemporary causes have led to a slower rate of cultural diffusion in the modern world.

  False
• How does migration enable the diffusion of cultural practices?

  Sharing culture in new locations
• Mass media spreads cultural content through TV, internet, and social media.
• Globalization allows for the rapid spread of cultural practices across borders.
• Urbanization promotes the interaction and spread of cultural traits in cities due to higher population density.