Question

Appropriation is best described as the process by which __________.
A.
two different cultures trade customs
B.
one aspect of a culture is spread to another group
C.
two similar cultures merge and adopt common customs
D.
one culture adopts features from a nearby culture for its own benefit

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

D

Appropriation refers to one culture adopting elements from another — often a more powerful group taking features from a less powerful or nearby culture for its own benefit.