CONTENT STATEMENT
- Diffusion of agricultural practices and products, technology, cultural practices, and major world religions (Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism) impacted the Eastern Hemisphere.
CONTENT ELABORATION
Diffusion can be defined as the spread of people, ideas, technology, and products among places.
As systems of trade and transportation developed, people traveled and migrated across continents, spreading their agricultural practices, cultural practices and products. These practices and products from the river civilizations can be found in modern society.
Religion is a key example of the diffusion of cultural practices and products. Students should be familiar with and able to identify:
- the geographic origins;
- founding leaders; and
- basic teachings.
The five major world religions include:
- Buddhism;
- Christianity;
- Hinduism;
- Islam; and
- Judaism.
EXPECTATIONS FOR LEARNING
Explain how diffusion has influenced modern cultural practices and products in the Eastern Hemisphere.
Describe the influence of religious diffusion in the modern world.