Evaluate the impact of cross-cultural exchange on two societies in transition.

The question requires that candidates make an appraisal of cross-cultural exchange on two societies in transition, weighing its impact on those societies. The two societies may or may not be from the same region. Impacts may extend beyond the timeframe, but they must be clearly linked to the issue raised in the question. Responses may appraise the impact of intellectual and technological exchange on societies in transition, for example, the developments of the European Renaissance. Responses addressing the Renaissance may appraise the impact of the exchange of literature, art and theatre and will use specific examples to support the appraisal. The impact of religious exchange including the introduction of new ideas, forced conversion and missionary work, for example, in relation to the Reformation and European colonization of the New World will likely be popular. Responses may appraise the impact of societal exchange/social transfer including cultural blending and inter-societal family relationships. Candidates may appraise cross-cultural exchange as having had a positive or negative impact on the societies in question, depending upon the examples and perspective taken. Candidates’ opinions or conclusions will be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.

The question required that candidates make an appraisal of cross-cultural exchange on two societies in transition, weighing its impact on those societies. There were very few responses seen.