1. Which of the following regions can be classified as a functional region?(1 point)

Question

Responses

China
China

Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley

the Middle East
the Middle East

Latin America
Latin America
Question 2
2. What is the name of the event that has increased the rate of cultural diffusion since the 1980s?(1 point)
Responses

the Mexican-American War
the Mexican-American War

the digital revolution
the digital revolution

globalization
globalization

European colonization of the Americas
European colonization of the Americas
Question 3
3. How do the activities of Boko Haram in Nigeria demonstrate the ability for culture to link or divide a country?(1 point)
Responses

These activities show how religious radicalization can be a centrifugal force.
These activities show how religious radicalization can be a centrifugal force.

These activities show that language is sometimes a centripetal force.
These activities show that language is sometimes a centripetal force.

These activities show that language operates as a centrifugal force.
These activities show that language operates as a centrifugal force.

These activities demonstrate that religion is a largely centripetal force

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

1. Which of the following regions can be classified as a functional region?
   Answer: Silicon Valley
   (A functional region is defined by a specific function or activity, such as economic activities, and Silicon Valley is known for its tech industry.)

2. What is the name of the event that has increased the rate of cultural diffusion since the 1980s?
   Answer: globalization
   (Globalization has facilitated the rapid exchange of ideas, products, and culture across the world.)

3. How do the activities of Boko Haram in Nigeria demonstrate the ability for culture to link or divide a country?
   Answer: These activities show how religious radicalization can be a centrifugal force.
   (Boko Haram's activities highlight how extremist ideologies can create division and conflict within a nation, showcasing the centrifugal effects of culture.)