Cultural Traits
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Objective
I can explain the concept of cultural diffusion and provide examples of how cultural traits spread across regions.
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Define cultural diffusion in your own words and explain why it is an important concept in understanding culture.
Provide two examples of cultural traits that have spread from one region to another. Describe how these traits were adopted in the new regions.
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Exit ticket
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“Describe a specific cultural trait that has diffused from one region to another. Explain the process by which this trait was adopted in the new region, including any factors that facilitated its spread. Identify a cultural practice that originated in one culture and has been adopted by another. Discuss how this practice was integrated into the new culture and the impact it had on the local customs.”
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