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 developed the modern version of soccer in the early 1800s?
Great Britain
What group of people introduced soccer to new countries by leaving their home country to live elsewhere?
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 region became especially passionate about soccer after it spread there?
South America
What city in Argentina did European sailors use to introduce soccer?
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 overall process explains how soccer spread across the world?
Globalization
During World Cup matches, what do many players switch to represent?
Their home countries
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