Cultural+Change+of+North+African

__**Cultural Change of North African** __



The North African Region lies at the crossroads of three continents: African, Europe and Asia. The region's unique location gives way for widespread trade and travel. These characteristics make North Africa a region where the process of "cultural diffusion" is ongoing. Cultural diffusion is "spread of customs and ideas in new places." (Jacobs & LeVasseur, 2005) The location of the North African region near Asia, Europe and the rest of Africa, the trade of objects and ideas has transformed the region over the centuries. The close location of the once existing Islamic Empire has given way to the spread of Islam and consequently Islamic culture in the region. Another aspect that has contributed to cultural change is conquests that have taken place in North Africa, where ancient civilizations such as that of Egypt has conquered areas and other empires such as the French and British ones which have conquered countries of the region. Many people are concerned that “western” influences may move the younger people away from traditions and religion.  __Reference:__

Jacobs, H. H., & LeVasseur M. L. (2005). World studies Africa. Massachusetts, NJ: Prentice Hall.
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 * 1)  In what ways has trade contributed to cultural change?
 * 2)  Which continents are around the North African region? How has this characteristic influence change in culture?
 * 3) What are some consequences of “modernization” or “westernization”? Come up with an additional consequence not listed in the text.

__** Rayane Itani: **__ 1-The ways that have contributed to cultural change are :  -The trades of objects and ideas - The close location of the once existing Islamic Empire -The conquests that have taken place in North Africa, where ancient civilizations such as Egypt,French and British that have conquered countries of the region.

2-The continents that are around the North African region are :African, Europe and Asia.The unique location of the regions has helped in spreading ideas, cultures, customs, trade and travel all around the North african. This widespread had made process called(cultural diffusion).

3-Some of consequences of westernization can have an influence on young people to change their traditions and religions. Additional consequence can be family /social relations. For example, extended family giving away to nuclear family. **__Dalia Ismail:__** =1.In north africa, trade contributed to cultural changes in many ways where it lead to exchange of traditions and concepts, in addition to the conquests that took place there. = = = =2.The continents that are around north africa are Europe and Asia. This had a great influence on change in culture especially on trading, customs, and cultures. = = = =3.Some consequences of modernization are change in traditions and religions. Other consequences are change in the way people dress. =