Within a few blocks in midtown Manhattan, you can purchase a bagel with cream cheese, a hot dog, a steak, a polish sausage, or a pizza, as well as chow mein, lamb curry, sushi, lasagna, falafels, chicken couscous, enchiladas, and a host of ethnic specialties. This range of culinary possibilities illustrates the process of ________.
A) cultural absolutism
B) cultural discovery
C) cultural diffusion
D) cultural innovation

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This range of culinary possibilities illustrates the process of cultural diffusion, which refers to the spread of cultural beliefs, values, practices, and products from one culture to another through contact and interaction. The various ethnic specialties available in midtown Manhattan reflect the mixing and blending of different cultural traditions and culinary techniques.

Within a Few Blocks in Midtown Manhattan, You Can Purchase