Exploring Cultural Diffusion in Human Geography

The video tutorial explains the concept of diffusion, focusing on how cultural traits spread from one place to another. It introduces two main types of diffusion: relocation diffusion, where traits move with migrating people, and expansion diffusion, where traits spread without people moving. Expansion diffusion is further divided into contagious, hierarchical, and stimulus diffusion, each with unique characteristics and examples. The video uses relatable examples to illustrate these concepts, such as the spread of religions, languages, and cultural practices.

What is the term used to describe the origin point of a cultural trait?

• Cultural beginning

• Cultural origin

• Cultural heart

• Cultural source

Which type of diffusion involves the physical movement of people carrying cultural traits?

• Hierarchical diffusion

• Relocation diffusion

• Expansion diffusion

• Stimulus diffusion

What is an example of relocation diffusion affecting religion?

• The spread of Buddhism to East Asia

• The spread of Hinduism in Nepal

• The spread of Christianity in the Americas

• The spread of Islam in Southeast Asia

What distinguishes expansion diffusion from relocation diffusion?

• Cultural traits move without the physical movement of people

• People move to new locations carrying their cultural traits

• It is limited to technological traits

• It only occurs within political boundaries

Which type of expansion diffusion is described as the rapid spread of a cultural trait to adjacent populations?

• Stimulus diffusion

• Relocation diffusion

• Hierarchical diffusion

• Contagious diffusion

How has the internet influenced contagious diffusion?

• It has slowed down the spread of cultural traits

• It has eliminated contagious diffusion

• It only affects technological advancements

• It allows traits to spread even without direct contact

What is an example of hierarchical diffusion in technology?

• The initial use of combine harvesters

• The spread of smartphones

• The widespread use of the internet

• The adoption of electric cars

Which diffusion process involves the adaptation of a cultural trait into a new form?

• Relocation diffusion

• Expansion diffusion

• Stimulus diffusion

• Contagious diffusion

How did McDonald's adapt its menu in India?

• Launched a new chain under a different name

• Only offered vegetarian options

• Introduced the Maharaja Mac

• Stopped selling beef products

What historical event allowed princes to choose the religion of their subjects in the Holy Roman Empire?

• The Concordat of Worms

• The Edict of Nantes

• The Peace of Augsburg

• The Treaty of Westphalia