Culture Diffusion Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is an institution?

A long-lasting pattern of organization in a community.

What is cultural diffusion?

The spread of ideas, customs, and technologies from one people to another.

What is globalization?

Actions or processes that involve the entire world and result in making something worldwide in scope.

How does language spread?

People bring language with them as they move and language also changes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of diffusion?

It is the passive transport of a substance from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration. Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of the diffusion of popular American culture.

Direct diffusion between the United States and Canada, with shared interests in hockey and baseball. Signup and view all the answers

What is migration?

A form of relocation diffusion involving a permanent move to a new location. Signup and view all the answers

What is civil unrest?

Disorder caused by a group of people in public due to a perceived injustice over how resources are distributed. Signup and view all the answers

What are some push factors that lead citizens to leave their country?

Conflict, drought, famine, extreme religious activity, poor economic activity, and lack of job opportunities. Signup and view all the answers

How does migration contribute to cultural diversity?

It helps improve social life as people learn about new cultures, customs, and languages, fostering brotherhood. Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of cultural diffusion on ancient civilizations?

The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities, enhanced by advanced communication, transportation, and technology. Signup and view all the answers

Give one example of culture diffusion as a result of travel.

The Silk Road, where caravans exchanged goods between Europe and Asia. Signup and view all the answers

What are the main countries where Hinduism is one of the major religions?

India, Nepal, and Mauritius. Signup and view all the answers

What were some negative effects on the New World from the cultural diffusion of the Colombian Exchange?

Transmission of African populations into slavery and the exchange of diseases. Signup and view all the answers

What were some effects on the Old and New Worlds from the Colombian Exchange?

Destructive diseases that depopulated cultures and introduction of new crops and livestock. Signup and view all the answers

If societies are open to cultural diffusion, what would be a positive effect?

New technologies shared around the world. Signup and view all the answers

What are the main regions of the world where Christianity is a major religion?

Europe, Russia, North America, South America, the Philippines, East Timor, Southern Africa, Central Africa, East Africa, and Oceania. Signup and view all the answers

What are the main regions of the world where Islam is a major religion?

Muslims are primarily found in regions such as the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Definitions and Key Concepts

Institution: A long-lasting framework of organization within a community.
Cultural Diffusion: Involves the spread of ideas, customs, and technologies from one group to another.
Globalization: Processes that integrate actions or phenomena at a global level, expanding local practices to a worldwide scope.

Language and Cultural Spread

Language spreads as people migrate, evolving through interactions that introduce new words or concepts.
Language change arises from the need for new vocabulary to articulate emerging ideas in society.

Diffusion and Migration

Diffusion: Involves the movement of substances from high concentration to low concentration (typically a physical process).
Cultural Exchange Examples: Direct diffusion illustrated by cross-border cultural exchanges, such as hockey in Canada and baseball in America.
Migration: Refers to permanent relocation, enhancing cultural diversity as individuals learn various customs and languages.

Factors Influencing Migration

Group conflicts, droughts, famines, extreme religious activities, poor economic conditions, and lack of job opportunities are significant push factors leading to migration.

Cultural Diversity and Its Impact

Migration fosters social improvement by promoting cultural understanding and economic growth—skilled workers boost local economies.
Effects of migration also include decreased population density and a reduction in birth rates.

Historical Context of Cultural Diffusion

Cultural diffusion shaped ancient civilizations by spreading beliefs and practices across different groups due to improved communication and transport.
Silk Road Example: Facilitated trade and cultural exchange between Europe and Asia, demonstrating the impact of travel on cultural diffusion.

Major Religions and Their Regions

Hinduism: Dominates in India, Nepal, and Mauritius, with notable populations across the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and North America.
Christianity: Predominant in Europe, North and South America, and parts of Africa and Asia.
Islam: Major religious presence across diverse regions globally.

Colombian Exchange

The exchange introduced New World crops (e.g., potatoes, corn) to the Old World but also had adverse effects, including the spread of diseases and the enslavement of Africans.
The Columbian Exchange increased global population over time despite initially causing depopulation due to diseases.

Positive and Negative Effects of Cultural Diffusion

Positive: The sharing of new technologies enhances societal capabilities.
Negative: The spread of diseases (e.g., AIDS, Smallpox, Bubonic Plague) poses severe health risks and mortality consequences.

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Explore the key concepts related to culture diffusion through these informative flashcards. Understand important terms such as globalization, and how language and ideas spread across communities. Perfect for students studying sociology or cultural studies.