Relocation Diffusion example
The migration of Christianity with European settlers who came to America
Contagious Diffusion example
Hinduism started in Northern India and spread through the entire Indian subcontinent absorbing other beliefs and practices as it spread. Hindu Missionaries carried the faith oversees
Contagious Diffusion example
Buddhism started in the Ganges Plain as an offshoot of Hinduism but dispersed further throughout the Indian subcontinent and Asia too
Relocation Diffusion example
During colonial era, hundreds of thousands of Indians were transported to other contries including Africa, Carribean and South America, spreading Hinduism far beyond it's orginial core
Hierarchical Diffusion example
when missionaries attempted to convert kings or tribal leaders in the hopes their people would follow
Contagious Diffusion example
Monks were important in the spread of Christianity around Europe