AP Human Geography Diffusion Questions

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What is cultural diffusion?

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The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another.

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Give an example of cultural diffusion.

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The spread of Japanese anime and manga to the United States and other countries.

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What is relocation diffusion?

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The spread of an idea or innovation through the physical movement of people from one place to another.

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Provide an example of relocation diffusion.

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The spread of Buddhism from India to China through the travels of Buddhist monks.

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What is hierarchical diffusion?

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Spread of an idea or innovation from one important person or node of authority to other persons or places

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Give an example of hierarchical diffusion.

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The spread of Christianity from Rome to other parts of the Roman Empire.

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What is contagious diffusion?

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Rapid, widespread diffusion of a characteristic throughout the population.

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Provide an example of contagious diffusion.

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The spread of the flu virus in a school

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What is stimulus diffusion?

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Spread of an underlying principle while rejecting a specific characteristic.

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Give an example of stimulus diffusion.

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The spread of Buddhism from China to India due to Chinese Communism dominating Buddhist monasteries and the monks fleeing.