Understanding Historical Causes of Diffusion

What is one of the main reasons English became a widely spoken language globally?

• The invention of the internet

• The influence of American movies

• The British Empire's colonial expansion

• The popularity of English literature

Which of the following is an example of how historical migrations have influenced cultural diffusion?

• The spread of the internet

• The relocation of missionaries

• The invention of the printing press

• The development of the steam engine

What term describes the dispersion of people from their original homeland?

• Acculturation

• Assimilation

• Colonization

• Diaspora

How did World War II contribute to cultural diffusion?

• By spreading new technologies

• Through the forced migration of Jewish people

• By creating new trade routes

• Through the establishment of new colonies

What is one way military bases contribute to cultural diffusion?

• By isolating communities

• By introducing foreign cultures and languages

• By promoting local languages

• By reducing cultural exchanges

Which historical event revolutionized the European diet by introducing new crops?

• The Renaissance

• The Columbian Exchange

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Enlightenment

What was a significant outcome of the Silk Road in terms of cultural diffusion?

• The isolation of Asian cultures

• The spread of European languages

• The connection of Asia, Europe, and Africa through trade

• The decline of Middle Eastern trade

What does the term 'creolization' refer to in the context of cultural diffusion?

• The rejection of foreign cultural elements

• The complete assimilation of one culture by another

• The blending of two cultural traits to create something new

• The isolation of a culture from external influences

How does migration, whether forced or voluntary, affect societies?

• It prevents the spread of new religions

• It reshapes societies by introducing new ideas and systems

• It results in the loss of cultural identity

• It leads to cultural stagnation

What is the primary focus of the next video in the series?

• Contemporary causes of diffusion

• The role of language in diffusion

• Historical causes of diffusion

• The impact of technology on diffusion