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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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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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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.
4

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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The Arab Spring is best described as

A
the violent reaction of Arab dictators to the 2011 protests against them.
B
the Arab governments’ acceptance and incorporation of democratic ideologies.
C
the quiet period that followed the 2011 protests against Arab dictatorships.
D
the protests carried out in 2011 against dictatorships in many Arab states.
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What was a positive result of the protests during the Arab Spring of 2011?

A
Free elections for leaders were held for the first time.
B
Leaders of three countries were forced out of power.
C
Protesters gained unwavering support from the United States.
D
Protesters were able to overthrow their governments.
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The image shows an NFL Europe football team.

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Americanization.
B
globalization.
C
cultural dilution.
D
Westernization.
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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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New technology can help preserve culture by

A
limiting it.
B
recording and documenting it.
C
explaining and teaching it.
D
diluting it.
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For those who have become less connected to their cultural traditions, modern technology can help keep these traditions alive by

A
reducing access to cultural traits and customs.
B
changing past traditions for future generations.
C
preserving the traditions through recordings and photographs.
D
removing historical recordings and documents.

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