Transcript Spatial Diffusion

SPATIAL DIFFUSION:
How do ideas, products,
technology, and culture spread?
WG.1.B Trace the spatial diffusion of phenomena SUCH AS the Columbian Exchange or the diffusion of American popular culture and
describe the effects on regions of contact
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which do you need help with?
Diffusion
Contact
Spread
Lasting Effects Travel
Trade
Culture
Technology
Products
How did that happen?
Hint…
Another hint…
McDonald’s originates
in the United States
Saudi Arabian citizens travel
to the United States.
McDonald’s becomes
established in Middle East.
This is called
“spatial diffusion”
McDonald’s originates
in the United States
Saudi Arabian citizens travel
to the United States.
McDonald’s becomes
established in Middle East.
Use the word wall to describe
“spatial diffusion.”
McDonald’s originates
in the United States
Saudi Arabian citizens travel
to the United States.
McDonald’s becomes
established in Middle East.
Here’s another example
Chocolate originates
in Latin America
Columbus travels from
Europe to the Americas
Dutch chocolate process
makes chocolate the most
popular treat in Europe and
America.
And another …
Corn originates in
Latin America
Columbus travels from
Europe to the Americas
Kellogg’s International sells
Corn Flakes world wide.
And another …
Small pox originates in
Egypt and travels to Europe.
Columbus travels from
Europe to the Americas
Small pox kills 80-90% of
Native Americans exposed.
And another …
Slavery originates in Africa,
moves to Europe through trade.
Columbus travels from
Europe to the Americas
Slavery becomes embedded in
agricultural practices in Caribbean
and North America.
How would you describe “McDonald’s”
in this example of spatial diffusion?
McDonald’s originates
in the United States
 Idea
 Product
Saudi Arabian citizens travel
to the United States.
 Culture
 Technology
 Innovation
McDonald’s becomes
established in Middle East.
 Language
 Contagion
Which can you answer now, and
which do you need a hint?
The Columbian Exchange
occurred among Africa, Latin
America, North America and
Europe. What is a lasting
effect on Latin America from
this exchange?
F Europe left no lasting
influence in the area.
G Slavery is still on
plantations.
H New products came from
Africa that are still used today.
J African cultural influence is
evident today.
How has the 2000 year-old
route called the Silk Road
affected the region of East
Asia over time?
A It has caused lasting
environmental damage.
B It has become the border
of several East Asia nations.
C It has led to the collapse of
many early Chinese
dynasties.
D It has permitted a
significant exchange of
culture and goods.
Which can you answer now, and
which do you need a hint?
The slave trade during the 16th and 17th centuries
caused
A continuous conflict between African kingdoms and
European traders
B a great increase in wealth among east African
kingdoms
C African slaves to be sold primarily in China
D the diffusion of cultures between at least three
continents
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• How do ideas, products, technology, and
culture spread?
•
WG.1.B trace the spatial diffusion of phenomena SUCH AS the Columbian Exchange or the diffusion of American popular culture and describe
the effects on regions of contact.
Resources
• http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/socst/grad
e3/geograph.html