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Using only information from the passage provided below:



Explain what cultural diffusion is, and then tell how two different groups in Southwest Asia have reacted in different ways.




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be 3–4 complete sentences and use only information from the passage below
explain what cultural diffusion is
describe how one group responded to cultural diffusion and give an example
describe how another group responded differently and give an example



Cultural Diffusion in Southwest Asia

In modern times, Southwest Asia, like other parts of the world, has experienced cultural diffusion, which is the spread of ideas, technology, and ways of life from one place to another. Diffusion has brought many ideas from Europe and other Western countries to the region.

Different groups have reacted to modern ideas in different ways. People in some countries, including Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan, have ways of life similar to people in Europe or the United States. They have adopted modern technologies such as smartphones and social media, and Western ways of life such as clothing styles, entertainment, and education.

Some conservative Muslims also accept many modern technologies but are cautious about other modern practices in order to preserve traditional values of Islam. For example, the government of Iran enforces strict observance of Sharia, or the Islamic law code.

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The spreading of _______________________ are all examples of cultural diffusion. In Southwest Asia, some countries, such as Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan have___________________________________, for example _____________. Some conservative Muslims have ________________________________ because ____________________.






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Cultural diffusion is the spread of ideas, technology, and ways of life from one place to another. In Southwest Asia, diffusion has brought many ideas from Europe and other Western countries to the region. In some countries, such as Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan, people have adopted modern technologies and Western ways of life—for example, they use smartphones and social media and follow Western clothing styles, entertainment, and education. Some conservative Muslims have responded differently by accepting many modern technologies but being cautious about other modern practices to preserve traditional Islamic values; for example, the government of Iran enforces strict observance of Sharia.