Cultural Challenges Answers

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An example of how Western culture is embraced in other parts of the world is

A
the 2013 overthrow of Saudi Arabia’s abusive dictatorship.
B
the election of a democratic leader in the Arab state of Tunisia.
C
the 2011 protests against dictatorships in many Arab states.
D
the adoption of a democratic-leaning constitution in Libya.
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The best example of cultural diffusion is when

A
someone uses modern technology.
B
culture spreads from one place to another.
C
someone keeps his or her culture private.
D
one country conquers another.
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Which is one way Saudi Arabia protects its traditional culture from Westernization?

A
There are limited times when women can wear Western dress.
B
To prevent opposition, traditional roles have been relaxed.
C
Muslim law must be followed above all other law.
D
Saudi Arabian laws are the supreme law, above even Muslim law.
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What is a negative effect of being able to experience the same things worldwide through modern technology?

A
The shared experiences can dilute traditional cultures.
B
Conflicts in the world can decrease substantially.
C
People throughout the world can become more educated.
D
The shared experiences can cause the elimination of a culture.
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Which are examples of modern technologies that can spread culture more quickly than in the past? Check all that apply.cell phonessatellitesInternetrailroadsjet planes

A
cell phones
B
satellites
C
Internet
D
railroads
E
jet planes
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What kind of economy might a country have if it was influenced by Western thought?

A
communist
B
capitalist
C
democratic
D
republican
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As societies exchange ideas, globalization

A
is unable to keep up with the speed at which culture has spread.
B
becomes more challenging at the speed that culture has spread.
C
increases at the same speed at which culture has spread.
D
is unaffected by the speed at which culture spreads.
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The map shows countries where the British Empire had influence and where English is now the official language.The information on the map shows

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A
how well-liked the Spanish language is in today’s world.
B
how influential the United States is in today’s world.
C
how culture can spread by migration, trade, and conquest.
D
how trade is easier between countries that use the same language.
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What is the best explanation for how diffusion can cause culture to lose its uniqueness?

A
Culture can become valueless.
B
Culture can become generic.
C
Culture can become irrelevant.
D
Culture can become boring.
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Western influences are changing how some cultures view what aspects of society? Check all that apply.technologythe status of childrenthe status of womenthe status of menpolitical freedomssocial freedomspopular culture

A
technology
B
the status of children
C
the status of women
D
the status of men
E
political freedoms
F
social freedoms
G
popular culture

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