Cultural Blending PDF

Cultural Blending Continental crossroads, trade routes, ports, and the borders of countries are places where cultural blending commonly begins intro Each time a culture interacts with another, it is exposed to ideas, technologies, foods, and ways of life...

Cultural Blending Continental crossroads, trade routes, ports, and the borders of countries are places where cultural blending commonly begins intro Each time a culture interacts with another, it is exposed to ideas, technologies, foods, and ways of life not exactly like its own after Societies that are able to benefit from cultural blending are those that are open to new ways and are willing to adapt and change. Cultural blending has several basic causes. G9 U4 L3 S2 Safavid Empire Page 1 of 5  What are the four causes of cultural blending? G9 U4 L3 S2 Safavid Empire Page 2 of 5  Causes of Cultural Blending migration pursuit of religious freedom or conversion trade conquest intro after Lets look at what happened in the ottoman empire. pursuit of religious freedom or conversion - Surrounded by the peoples of Christian Byzantium, the Turks were motivated to win both territory for their empire and converts to their Muslim religion. trade - The Ottoman Empire’s location on a major trading route created many opportunities for contact with different cultures Suleyman’s interest in learning and culture prompted him to bring the best foreign artists and scholars to his court. They brought new ideas about art, literature, and learning to the empire G9 U4 L3 S2 Safavid Empire Page 3 of 5  What are the results of cultural blending? G9 U4 L3 S2 Safavid Empire Page 4 of 5  Results of Cultural Blending Language Religion and Ethical Systems Styles of Government Racial or Ethnic Blending Arts and Architecture intro after Language In the Safavid Empire, the language spoken was Persian. But after the area converted to Islam, a significant number of Arabic words appeared in the Persian language. Religion and ethical systems Styles of government The concept of a democratic government spread to many areas of the globe. Although the basic principles are similar, it is not practiced exactly the same way in each country. Racial or ethnic blending One example is the mestizo, people of mixed European and Indian ancestry who live in Mexico. Arts and architecture Cultural styles may be incorporated or adapted into art or architecture. For example, Chinese artistic elements are found in Safavid Empire tiles and carpets as well as in European paintings. G9 U4 L3 S2 Safavid Empire Page 5 of 5