Cultural Geography
What is seen as a primary negative effect stemming from global culture syncretism?
Increased intercultural understanding on a global scale
Radical changes in political structures
Loss or dilution of local culture identity due to hybridization with foreign influences
Fostering creativity through mixing different elements
What is the primary reason why English has become a global lingua franca?
It originated from Latin, which was widely spoken in ancient times.
All scientific research papers are required to be published in English.
The United Nations declared it as the global language.
It spread globally due to British colonialism and American globalization.
What's one potential consequence when a dominant culture diffuses its religion into indigenous societies?
Erosion or even loss of original religious practices within indigenous societies.
Immediate acceptance and adoption by indigenous people without resistance.
Global standardization and homogenization across all religions worldwide.
Joint development of new hybrid religious systems incorporating elements from both cultures equally.
What results from two-way exchanges between cultures in close contact where each adopts practices from the other without losing their own distinct culture?
Syncretism
Acculturation
Multiculturalism
Assimilation
What could be a consequence of cultural homogenization in major global cities?
Heightened cultural diversity due to increased migration from various regions and countries.
Significant reduction in inter-city trade as local products become indistinguishable globally.
Diminished presence of traditional ethnic enclaves leading to less distinct cultural landscapes within cities.
Expansion of agricultural zones on urban peripheries as a means to support diverse dietary habits.
What often happens to traditional aspects when two distinct cultures interact closely?
They become universally accepted by both cultures instantly.
They become extinct immediately.
They experience syncretism.
They never change or adapt.
How might a city's decision to implement zoning laws influenced by a culturally different region's urban planning impact its spatial organization?
The application of external zoning principles could eradicate historical landmarks and local identity.
Zoning laws from another region could uniformly decrease urban density across all city districts.
Adoption of foreign zoning policies might result in less diversity in housing types and styles.
It may lead to mixed-use development areas contrasting with existing single-function zones.

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What would be a consequence of cultural diffusion on local cultures?
Increase in population density.
Changes in land use pattern due to industrialization.
Loss or alteration of traditional practices and languages.
Development of new agricultural techniques.
Which agricultural practice has most directly contributed to the alteration of rural landscapes through extensive irrigation and water management systems?
Mediterranean agriculture.
Intensive subsistence agriculture.
Pastoral nomadism.
Slash-and-burn cultivation.
How could employing smart growth policies impact cultural landscapes within historic downtown areas experiencing population decline?
Revitalizes underutilized spaces while preserving cultural heritage sites through adaptive reuse initiatives
Causes homogenization by replacing unique local attributes with standardized architectural styles
Reduces cultural diversity by facilitating gentrification driving out long-term residents and their practices
Elevates demand for housing leading exclusively to luxury development disregarding affordable housing needs