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What is an example of relocation diffusion?

  • Hinduism spreading through India and beyond
  • Missionaries converting tribal leaders
  • Monks spreading Christianity in Europe
  • The migration of Christianity with European settlers to America (correct)

What example of contagious diffusion is described by Hinduism?

Hinduism started in Northern India and spread through the entire Indian subcontinent absorbing other beliefs and practices as it spread.

How did Buddhism spread?

Buddhism started in the Ganges Plain as an offshoot of Hinduism and dispersed throughout the Indian subcontinent and Asia.

What is an example of relocation diffusion related to Hinduism during the colonial era?

<p>Hundreds of thousands of Indians were transported to other countries, spreading Hinduism far beyond its original core.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of hierarchical diffusion in religion?

<p>Missionaries attempted to convert kings or tribal leaders hoping their people would follow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who played an important role in the spread of Christianity in Europe?

<p>Monks</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Diffusion Examples

  • Relocation diffusion occurs when beliefs or practices migrate with populations, such as Christianity carried by European settlers to America.

  • Contagious diffusion is illustrated by Hinduism, which began in Northern India and spread across the Indian subcontinent, integrating other beliefs through Hindu missionaries' outreach overseas.

  • Buddhism, originating from the Ganges Plain as a branch of Hinduism, exemplifies contagious diffusion by expanding throughout both the Indian subcontinent and Asia.

  • Large-scale relocation diffusion occurred during the colonial era, with hundreds of thousands of Indians transported to regions like Africa, the Caribbean, and South America, thereby disseminating Hinduism well beyond its original base.

  • Hierarchical diffusion is represented by missionary efforts targeting influential leaders, such as kings or tribal chiefs, with the aim that their followers would adopt the faith.

  • The role of monks was significant in the contagious diffusion of Christianity across Europe, acting as proactive agents of religious propagation.

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