18 (A)

analyze cultural changes in specific regions caused by migration, war, trade, innovations, and diffusion;

Which activity provides an example of cultural diffusion from the Middle East to Africa?

A weaving traditional kente cloth in Ghana

B using masks in traditional African ceremonies

C making bronze sculptures in ancient Benin

D practicing Islam in Nigeria

Cultural changes in the “Southwest” portion of the United States are greatly influenced by regions south of the border as a result of _____.

A continental boundaries

B cultural diffusion across the “Plains”

C cultural diffusion from Mexico

D “Subarctic” culture spreading south

Hindu scholars contributed to mathematics by developing the decimal system and the concept of zero. Arab mathematicians transmitted these ideas to Western Europe. Which conclusion is best drawn from these facts?

A Hindus and Arabs developed the first civilizations.

B The study of mathematics first began in Europe.

C New ideas are often spread through contacts between cultures.

D Europeans had no ideas to share with Hindus and Arabs.

Use the information and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.

What conclusion can be drawn from this paragraph about the Mongols?

A The Mongols rejected technology.

B The Mongols were urbanized.

C The Mongols were a peaceful people.

D The Mongols contributed to cultural diffusion.

Compare the two maps above. What cultural change occurred in Eastern Europe as a result of war?

18A

A Eastern European nations became free and independent

B People in Eastern Europe gained religious freedom

C All people in Eastern Europe were required to become Russian

D Increased government control of Eastern European people’s lives