Exam 13: Contact Between Cultures

In 2004,one billion servings of the Japanese icon ______ were sold in Mexico.

An ______ is a special symbol that tends to be idolized in a culture.

Cultural exchanges have had the intent to help develop the country or ______ for the purpose of economic gain.

Which of the following is one of Ritzer's principles of the "McDonaldization of society"?

Individuals who are able to informally influence other individuals' attitudes or overt behavior in a desired way with relative frequency are ______.

Define and briefly discuss the term contact zone as it relates to intercultural communication.

At the time of Columbus,Spain debated the rationality of the Indians.

The Niger delta in ______ is the world capital of oil pollution.

European explorers labeled Hawaiians savages.

Define the diffusion model,quality circles as an example of the diffusion model,and alternatives proposed to the diffusion model.

Throughout history,ideas and technology have ______ from one culture to another.

An ethical consideration in introducing innovations into cultures deals with ______.

The most widely recognized U.S.icon worldwide is ______.

______ refers to an individual's possible success in adapting to a new culture.

Mecca-Cola represents pro-American feelings by imitating the taste of Coca-Cola.

The process by which innovations are spread to members of a social system is known as ______.

Ritzer's critique of the efficiency model originating in U.S.corporations is a critique of ______.

Captain Arthur Phillip who arrived in Australia in 1788 had the view of the colonists as ______ of the indigenous inhabitants.

To be considered a global brand,the brand must carry the same brand name or logo worldwide.

Define and discuss orientalism.