Unit 3 Topic 6

Question 1

What is globalization?

Answer 1

The interweaving and growing dependence of peoples throughout the world on each other, economically, politically, or socially.

Question 2

What is urbanization?

Answer 2

Describes the phenomenon of the increasing size and influence of cities across the world.
Causes diversity, multiculturalism, economic opportunities, and social mixing

Question 3

What are some effects of globalization?

Answer 3

Can lead to increased communication
Can lead to a loss of cultural uniqueness/folk cultural/traditions

Question 4

How can culture change?

Answer 4

Media: Films created in Hollywood, Sports, etc.
Technological Changes: Wi-Fi, Social Media, etc.
Politics: The United Nations
Economics: Free market capitalism, trade, etc.
Social Relationships: Supranational Organizations/Unions, etc.

Question 5

What factors can speed up diffusion?

Answer 5

Colonialism
Globalization
Urbanization
Imperialism
Technology
Economics
Political
Travel/Migration

Question 6

What is cultural convergence?

Answer 6

Describes the result of different cultures adopting common cultural traits so that they become more alike than different

Question 7

What is cultural divergence?

Answer 7

Describes the result of different cultures interacting with one another and becoming more distinct as a result