Cultural Diffusion
What is the term for the spread of cultures, traditions, and ideas from one place to another?
Cultural diffusion
What is the movement of people from one country to another called?
Migration
Why can wealthier nations attract soccer players from other countries?
They offer better pay and opportunities
What modern tool connects people around the world and helps spread ideas?
The internet
What country first developed the modern version of soccer in the 1800s?
Great Britain
What type of people brought soccer to new countries by settling there?
Emigrants
What term describes the difference in wealth between countries mentioned in the passage?
Economic inequality
What specific online platforms help spread ideas quickly between people worldwide?
Social media
What continent became especially passionate about soccer after it was introduced?
South America
What city in Argentina was key to introducing soccer through trade?
Buenos Aires
What happens to less wealthy countries when many players leave to play abroad?
A drain of athletic talent
About how many people followed the 2022 World Cup worldwide?
About 5 billion people
Why didn’t early soccer-like games in China spread to other parts of the world?
No one outside China knew about it
What is it called when a player feels loyalty to more than one country?
Sense of belonging to more than one nation
What allows wealthier nations to build their teams with foreign players?
Offering better pay and opportunities than players earn at home
What are people called who are paid to share ideas on social media?
Influencers
What is the main global idea shown by soccer spreading worldwide?
Globalization
What major international event causes players to return to represent their home nation?
FIFA World Cup
What is one reason players leave their home country to play in another?
To earn more money than in their home country
What modern factor has been added to migration, trade, and conquest as a way cultures spread?
Technology