Language Families, Diffusion, and Cultural Effects using a Stimulus FRQ

This assignment explores the diffusion of Indo-European language families and the cultural effects of this diffusion, as well as how these patterns can be visually represented and analyzed.

Identify ONE branch of the Indo-European language family shown in the diagram.

Describe how the diffusion of Indo-European languages can be visually represented using maps, charts, or toponyms.

Explain one effect of the diffusion of Indo-European languages on cultural landscapes in regions where these languages are spoken.

Explain how acculturation or assimilation might occur as a result of the spread of Indo-European languages into new regions.

Explain the degree to which syncretism has shaped multicultural societies where Indo-European languages are spoken. (Response must indicate the degree [low, moderate, high] and provide an explanation.)