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Spread refers to the process by which something, in this case, diseases, extends or is transmitted from one place to another. It involves the movement and diffusion of infectious agents through various pathways.

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What term refers to the process by which characteristics spread from one place to another over time?
How would you classify the spread of hip-hop music through radio stations and social media?
What historical process led to the spread of Islamic culture throughout Northern Africa and the Middle East in the 7th century?
Which historical event enhanced the spread of English language around the world?
Which historical era primarily facilitated the spread of Buddhism from India to Southeast Asia?
Which physical feature has significantly influenced the spread of Islamic culture across Africa and Asia?
What is the primary method through which languages and religions spread across different regions?
What was a major factor that contributed to the spread of English language worldwide?
How did Buddhism spread from its origin place?
What term is used to describe the process through which innovations spread from one region or society to another?
What term refers to the spread of a cultural trend from one area to another?
Which geographic model best demonstrates how diseases spread across space over time?
What term is used to describe an area where certain cultural practices, ideas and innovations originate and subsequently spread?
Which historical event illustrates the spread and adoption of a cultural element from one society by another?
How did colonialism contribute to the spread of Christianity in Africa?
Which process describes the spread of a culture's beliefs or traits from one place to another?
What is a primary cause for the spread of English as a global lingua franca?
Which term describes the spread of cultural aspects from one area to another?
Which term describes the spread of a city's population into outlying rural areas?

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