Effects of Cultural Diffusion

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Read the prompt below and answer the questions in complete sentences. Please use the sentence stems below if needed.

Do you feel that change is more of a good thing or a bad thing? Why do you feel that way?

CFS:

I feel that change is a...

I feel this way because...

There has been a civilization of people living in the area known as India since ancient times. These people spoke many different languages including Hindi. After the British victory in the Battle of Plassey, the British government started to take control of India. England’s King and Queen ruled the government and made all of the laws. One rule was that the official language would be English, so all the government documents were written in English and it was taught in schools. Everyone in India learned English, and even though India is now independent most people still speak English.

Describe whether the cultural diffusion in this example was positive or negative for people living in India. Why or why not?

CFS: The cultural diffusion conquest in this example was... because...

In the 1940’s and 1950’s many immigrants moved from the Caribbean Islands of Cuba and Puerto Rico to New York (a state in the USA). These immigrants continued to play the music of their former country, a type called salsa. Salsa music became very popular and many people in New York listened to salsa music along with their own music. It is just one of many different types of cultural

music you can hear on the streets of New York.

Describe whether the cultural diffusion in this example was positive or negative for people living in New York. Why or why not?

CFS: The cultural diffusion in this example was...because...

Which example represents multiculturalism? How do you know?

CFS:

Example # represents multiculturalism...

I know this because...

Which example represents cultural erosion? How do you know?

CFS:

Example # represents cultural erosion...

I know this because...

Categorize the following example as showing cultural erosion or a multiculturalism and then give evidence for your answer.

Natalie’s mother is from Germany and her father is from Poland. She grew up speaking German, Polish, and English.

CFS: This example shows...because...

Categorize the following example as showing cultural erosion or a multiculturalism and then give evidence for your answer.

Every year Karla’s family goes to a Salsa dance festival. This year not enough people signed up for the festival and it was canceled.

CFS: This example shows...because...