MIDTERM EXAM - ADVANCED SOCIAL STUDIES

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Cultural diffusion is best described as...

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the spreading of ideas, languages, and traditions from one culture to another

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Which of the following is NOT a part of culture? History, Weather, Language

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Weather

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What statement is an example of cultural diffusion? Options: Venezuela has large reserves of oil, students in China learn Chinese in school, young people dance to American rock music in Japan

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young people dance to American rock music in Japan

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How has technology impacted cultural diffusion today?

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Innovations such as the airplane and engine have allowed for trade to increase.

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Culture is a set of learned behaviors passed down through generations. True or False?

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True

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Culture is spread by...

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Both of the above answers are correct

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Does improving technology such as moving from books to the internet increase the speed of Cultural Diffusion?

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Yes, most likely.

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The beliefs, goals, and practices that a group of people share is known as its

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culture

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Music and dance are not considered a part of culture.

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False

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An example of cultural diffusion is

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spread of popular music