Practice Examples of Syncretism - 3.2 | Chapter 7: Identity, Culture, and Global Citizenship | IB Grade 8 Individuals and Societies
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define syncretism in your own words.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how two distinct traditions can combine.

Question 2

Easy

Name one example of syncretism discussed in this section.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the architectural blending in Spain.

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Question 1

What does syncretism refer to?

  • The rejection of cultural influences
  • The blending of cultural elements
  • The preservation of distinct traditions

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how cultures merge rather than separate.

Question 2

The Day of the Dead combines which two cultural influences?

  • Indigenous worship and Catholicism
  • Islam and Christianity
  • Eastern and Western philosophies

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the two spiritual traditions involved.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Propose a new cultural syncretism example in a modern urban context and analyze its implications.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider cities with diverse immigrant populations.

Question 2

Critically assess the implications of cultural syncretism on global identity formation.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the balance between cultural preservation and evolution.

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