Question

Which definition best applies to the term cultural assimilation? (1 point)

Responses:

the adoption by a smaller group of a larger group’s beliefs, ideas, and practices

the adoption of the culture of a colonized people by a colonizer

the adoption of elements of another society’s culture in order to resist colonization

the adoption of a brand new ideology by all groups within a society

Answer 1

the adoption by a smaller group of a larger group’s beliefs, ideas, and practices

Explanation: cultural assimilation refers to a minority or subordinate group taking on the cultural traits of a dominant group, often losing aspects of its original culture.