Diffusion
Relocation diffusion occurs when this happens.
people move
Culture practiced by small, homogenous groups.
folk / local culture
This language is spoken in Quebec, Canada.
French
The fact that Hinduism has not spread as a major religion outside of India indicates is status as this category of religion.
ethnic
Due to colonization the principle branch of religion in Australia is this.
Protestant
The rapid spread of a viral TikTok trend is an example of this type of diffusion.
contagious
This is a term for the blending of two cultures, where both retain distinct characteristics.
acculturation (also transculturation or cultural convergence)
Creole
Universalizing religions often make use of these as a means of peaceful relocation diffusion.
missionaries
This category of religions is often practiced in shrines in the local landscape.
Ethnic / animist
The diffusion of rap music, which started in inner-city urban areas and spread to other cities' inner-city areas before spreading to suburban and rural areas
hierarchical
Syncretism refers to when this happens amongst religions.
blending/mixing
Toponyms in southern California like San Jose and Los Angeles indicate this cultural heritage.
Spanish / Latino
This religion is often practiced in gurdwaras.
Sikhism
This is the holy book of Buddhism
tripitaka
Hierarchical diffusion differs from contagious diffusion because hierarchical diffusion moves through this.
levels of power
The spread of English as a second language in many non-English speaking countries is due to its use as this in the world.
lingua franca
Due to economic dominance and political power, this language is today quickly spreading throughout Southeast Asia and on the internet as a major lingua franca.
Mandarin
The world’s three major monotheistic religions originated in this world region.
southwest Asia / the Middle East
This culture has a taboo against eating beef.
Indian / Hindu
The American understanding of the word "karma" as getting good things as a reward for doing good things is an example of this type of diffusion.
stimulus
A group of refugees speaking only the language of their new country is an example of this adjustment to a new culture.
assimilation
Four languages have similar words for numbers and the names of fish, but different names for a certain disease. This is likely a result of this type of language evolution.
divergence
This religion originated in South Asia and subsequently spread throughout much of Southeast and East Asia
Buddhism
This is a powerful modern communication tool for spreading pop culture as well as protecting folk culture.
the internet