Cultural Diffusion
Map Reading
Renaissance
Mexican Revolution of 1910
100
List one example of cultural diffusion.
Numerous possibilities!
100
Name two cultures that you think share the most similarities with Russia.
Possible answers: Belarus, Ukraine, Finland, Georgia - any country that shares a border with Russia!
100
The Renaissance was a time of rebirth of ideas from what time period in history? (Hint: it was the period that invented democracy!)
Ancient Greece!
100
The leader of Mexico before the Mexican Revolution was known as "Porfiriato." What was his real name?
Porfirio Diaz
200
What is the rule of thumb for knowing if a situation is cultural diffusion or not?
If it describes more than one country, it is cultural diffusion.
If it describes only one country, it is NOT cultural diffusion.
200
Besides Portuguese, what do you think is the most commonly spoken language in Portugal? Why?
The second most commonly spoken language in Portugal is probably Spanish, because Spain and Portugal share a border!
200
Name one famous Renaissance artist and a painting or piece of art he was famous for creating.
Lots of possible answers...but the most popular are:
Leonardo da Vinci - Mona Lisa
Michelangelo - Sistine Chapel ceiling
200
Porfirio Diaz led what kind of government?
a. a representative government
b. a communist government
c. a limited government
d. a dictatorship
D - A dictatorship!
300
Haiti was a colony of France until 1804. As a result, what can you infer is the official language of Haiti? Why?
French, because war causes cultural diffusion.
300
Name 2 countries that you think share the most cultural similarities with Northern Africa.
Lots of possible answers: Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece.
300
Name two cultural traits that were especially important during the Renaissance.
Possible answers: art, architecture, religion
300
Describe the result of the Mexican Revolution. What kind of government was established?
At the end of the Mexican Revolution of 1910, Mexico got a Constitution that established a limited government.
400
Explain how proximity causes cultural diffusion.
The closer one culture is in proximity to another culture, the more those cultures will diffuse.
400
Name two countries in South America that are landlocked.
Bolivia, Paraguay
400
Fill in the blank: "Renaissance" is a French word that means "___________."
Rebirth
400
Which of the following things did NOT happen during the Mexican Revolution of 1910?
a. Many Mexicans lost land
b. Many people died
c. Many people thrived economically
d. Many people were starving or hungry
C
500
Define cultural diffusion. The group with the best written definition will receive the points!
Cultural diffusion is defined as the spreading of ideas from one country to another.
500
Which of the following countries does Cuba likely share the fewest cultural traits?
a. Mexico
b. Venezuela
c. Bolivia
d. Honduras
Bolivia!
500
Why was the Renaissance known as a period of rebirth?
The Renaissance was a period that renewed ideas from Ancient Greece, like individualism, democracy, art and more.
500
RANDOM BONUS QUESTION: accurately define economic and political!
Economic - having to do with the money and resources in a place
Political - having to do with the government in a place