2.6 Eroding the culture

What is cultural diffusion?

• The spread of a single culture worldwide

• The exchange of ideas between different people as they mix and interact due to globalisation

• The loss of traditional culture and practices

• The spread of technology and media

What has cultural imperialism historically involved?

• The voluntary adoption of culture

• The forced spread of culture by colonisers

• The natural loss of culture over time

• The spread of culture through trade

Which of the following is an example of how Western global culture has been spread?

• Migrants moving and keeping their ideas to themselves

• Tourism limiting contact with new cultures

• Transnational corporations (TNCs) spreading their brands and products around the world

• Local media organisations promoting diverse views of world events

What is cultural homogenisation?

• The diversification of cultures

• The preservation of traditional cultures

• Everyone becoming the same due to cultural influence

• The spread of multiple cultures around the world

What could be a positive effect of cultural dilution?

• It leads to the loss of language and traditional practices

• It could remove harmful or unwanted traditional aspects of culture

• It results in the loss of artifacts and sociofacts

• It diminishes the importance of the biosphere in everyday lives

Which countries colonized Papua New Guinea before its independence?

• Spain and Portugal

• Germany and Britain, then Britain and Australia

• France and Netherlands

• United States and Japan

What percentage of Papua New Guinea's land is forested?

• 50%

• 71%

• 85%

• 30%

What is the name of the only city in Papua New Guinea with a population of 100,000 or more?

• Lae

• Alotau

• Port Moresby

• Madang

How much of the world's biodiversity is found in Papua New Guinea?

• 1%

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

What type of terrain dominates Papua New Guinea?

• Coastal plains

• Mountainous terrain dominated by central highlands

• Large river valleys

• Extensive desert regions