3.2 - Examples of Syncretism
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Practice Questions
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Define syncretism in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how two distinct traditions can combine.
Name one example of syncretism discussed in this section.
💡 Hint: Recall the architectural blending in Spain.
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What does syncretism refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how cultures merge rather than separate.
The Day of the Dead combines which two cultural influences?
💡 Hint: Focus on the two spiritual traditions involved.
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Propose a new cultural syncretism example in a modern urban context and analyze its implications.
💡 Hint: Consider cities with diverse immigrant populations.
Critically assess the implications of cultural syncretism on global identity formation.
💡 Hint: Think about the balance between cultural preservation and evolution.
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