Weekly Quiz ECo 5/2/25

Which of the following is a physical barrier to cultural diffusion?

• Shared language

• Desert

• Common religion

• Internet access

How do mountains affect cultural diffusion?

• They promote faster communication

• They encourage migration

• They can isolate groups and limit interaction

• They have no effect on culture

A government banning foreign media is an example of which type of barrier?

• Economic

• Physical

• Political

• Religious

Which technological advancement has reduced many traditional barriers to cultural diffusion?

• Paper maps

• Printing press

• Internet

• Horseback travel

What is an example of a social barrier to cultural diffusion?

• A river delta

• A trade agreement

• Language differences

• A paved highway

How does nationalism sometimes act as a barrier to cultural diffusion?

• It promotes multiculturalism

• It encourages trade

• It can create resistance to foreign influences

• It welcomes global religions

Which of the following is NOT typically a barrier to cultural diffusion?

• Strict immigration laws

• Open international trade policies

• Censorship of the press

• Language laws restricting communication

What is cultural diffusion?

• The division of land into regions

• The decline of traditions

• The spread of cultural elements from one society to another

• The isolation of cultural groups

Religious beliefs that prohibit adoption of outside practices can act as what kind of barrier?

• Environmental

• Physical

• Social

• Legal

Which type of barrier is created when a country places heavy tariffs on imported goods?

• Religious

• Social

• Economic

• Physical