Deck 16: Canada: Ethnic Model of the Future

Question 1

The notion of a "vertical mosaic" suggests that Canadian society is:

A)ethnically stratified.
B)racially mixed.
C)religiously plural.
D)politically diverse.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

One major objective of the Quiet Revolution was to:

A)make Quebec a sovereign nation.
B)reform the Catholic church.
C)improve the economic status of Francophones in Quebec.
D)reestablish philosophy and the arts in school curricula.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The language issue in Canada continues to be concentrated in:

A)Montreal.
B)Toronto.
C)Vancouver.
D)Quebec City.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The United Empire Loyalists were:

A)Americans seeking to unite the U.S.and Canada into a North American empire.
B)Canadians who fought during the American Revolutionary War.
C)a political party whose objective was to gain independence from Britain.
D)immigrants from the American colonies who remained allied with Britain.

Question 5

Canadian society today can be best described as:

A)corporate pluralistic, with the largest group of immigrants coming from non-European countries.
B)inequalitarian pluralistic, with the largest group of immigrants coming from Northern Africa.
C)biologically assimilated, with the largest group of immigrants coming from France.
D)culturally assimilated, with the largest group of immigrants coming from European countries.

Question 6

A 1969 study by the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism revealed several demographics on race.For example, British, Jewish, and Asian groups were overrepresented in the managerial, professional, and technical occupations.This concentration of particular ethnic groups in certain occupational areas illustrates how:

A)studies on ethnicity can be unreliable.
B)genetic factors influence career outcomes.
C)diversity can negatively impact a society.
D)ethnicity intersects with social class.

Question 7

Rene Levesque created the notion of "sovereignty-association" as a way for:

A)First Nations children to be exempt from learning French.
B)Quebec to maintain close political ties with Canada.
C)First Nations people to reside in Quebec on reserves.
D)Quebec to maintain close economic ties with Canada.

Question 8

Which language or languages have been legally protected in Canada since the 18th century?

A)English only
B)French only
C)English and French
D)English, French, and Eskimo

Question 9

The tendency for French Canadians to __________ has been vividly demonstrated for decades.

A)embrace Anglophone culture
B)work in lower-level working-class positions
C)vote for conservative political parties
D)have above average levels of income

Question 10

The largest immigration group to Canada during the late 19th century period of western settlement was the:

A)Asians.
B)Russians.
C)Germans.
D)South Americans.

Question 11

In what way did Canadian immigration trends change after World War II?

A)The largest number of immigrants came from northwestern Europe.
B)The arrival of visible minorities took place in a relatively conflict-free manner.
C)The majority of immigrants did not speak English upon their arrival.
D)The conversion of visible minorities to Christianity became more of a focus.

Question 12

The fact that many French Canadians assimilate into dominant English-speaking culture upon moving out of Quebec suggests that:

A)most French Canadians continue to speak French in close social settings.
B)French is rarely spoken in other parts of Canada.
C)geography is important for maintaining a separate French Canadian culture.
D)most people from Quebec are extremely nationalistic.

Question 13

What is one difference between Canada and the United States in terms of race relations?

A)The U.S.government, unlike Canada's, has apologized to its native peoples for past injustices.
B)Canada's race relations have been markedly less violent than those in the U.S.
C)The U.S.has adopted a more pluralist approach to assimilation than Canada.
D)Canada has more of a general attitude towards accommodation in their recent history.

Question 14

Canada's aboriginal people represent __________ of the overall population.

A)2 percent
B)4 percent
C)7 percent
D)9 percent

Question 15

The last referendum on sovereignty for Quebec:

A)took place in 1992 and won by an overwhelming majority.
B)took place in 1995 and lost by a very narrow defeat.
C)took place in 2000 and won by a very narrow win.
D)took place in 2008 and lost by an overwhelming defeat.

Question 16

From 1980 onward, the largest number of Canadian immigrants has been comprised of:

A)British.
B)Asians.
C)French.
D)Indians.

Question 17

The English union of Upper and Lower Canada in the mid-19th century led to:

A)the promotion of peaceful relations with the English by French clergy.
B)a focus on commercial and technicial skills for industrialization.
C)an almost complete loss of bilingualism at home and work.
D)progressive educational reforms in outlying regions of French-Canada.

Question 18

Prior to the 1960s, Canadian immigration was similar to the United States in that:

A)immigrants came primarily from Mexico.
B)substantial numbers of Africans immigrated.
C)restrictionist policies were placed on non-whites.
D)Asian immigration was prominent.

Question 19

Most post-WWII Canadian immigrants settled in:

A)east coast regions.
B)rural areas.
C)west coast regions.
D)major urban centers.

Question 20

The visible minority population in Canada represents nearly ___________ of the overall population.

A)10 percent
B)15 percent
C)20 percent
D)25 percent

Question 21

What policy guides ethnic relations in Canada today?

A)Biculturalism
B)Multiculturalism
C)Cultural assimilation
D)Structural assimilation

Question 22

Approximately __________ of Aboriginal adults have less than a high school diploma compared to __________ of non-Aboriginals.

A)25 percent; 13 percent
B)33 percent; 13 percent
C)41 percent; 9 percent
D)57 percent; 9 percent

Question 23

Beginning in the 1960s, Canadian immigrants were selected on the basis of:

A)potential economic contribution.
B)nationality or race.
C)physical characteristics.
D)political affiliation.

Question 24

During the early 20th century, many blacks seeking to immigrate from the U.S.to Canada were rejected because they:

A)could not obtain valid passports.
B)were presumably unable to adapt to harsh winters.
C)were still bound by slave-master relations.
D)had limited experience with agriculture.

Question 25

Ethnic assimilation is unlikely to be fully realized in Canada because of its:

A)high birth rate.
B)large geographical size.
C)segregationist policies.
D)dual national character.

Question 26

Which statement best describes racial and ethnic prejudice in Canada?

A)Most Canadians disapprove of interracial marriages.
B)Most Canadians reject explicit racism.
C)Most Canadians favor rights for Muslims over Aboriginals.
D)Most Canadians deny that racism is a problem.

Question 27

Early 20th century Canadian immigration policies that deemed certain groups as "unassimilable" were geared primarily towards:

A)North Africans.
B)Mexicans.
C)Asians.
D)Italians.

Question 28

The phrase "unity in diversity" is an example of a(n) __________ ideology.

A)assimilationist
B)pluralist
C)integrationist
D)racist

Question 29

Which statement describes the class status of Aboriginal groups?

A)They exhibit lower rates of unemployment than blacks.
B)Their economic circumstances are worse than in earlier generations.
C)Those who remain on reserves are more likely to complete high school.
D)They are disproportionately represented in low-skill occupations.

Question 30

Blacks represent _________ of the overall Canadian population, and they do not experience the same levels of __________ as in the United States.

A)1.5 percent; residential segregation
B)2.5 percent; residential segregation
C)7.5 percent; cultural assimilation
D)12.5 percent; cultural assimilation

Question 31

Which factor has been most responsible for creating a more ethnically diverse Canadian workforce?

A)The abolishment of immigration policies that favor Europeans
B)The new demands associated with a postindustrial economy
C)Higher levels of educational attainment among visible minorities
D)Affirmative action programs to ensure fair representation of visible minorities

Question 32

In comparing the ethnic ideologies of Canada and the United States, it is important to recognize that the:

A)Canadian mosaic is starting to resemble the melting pot of the United States.
B)American melting pot is more reality than myth.
C)Canadian mosaic is not a true reflection of attitudes toward ethnic differences.
D)American melting pot is starting to resemble the Canadian mosaic.

Question 33

Leila, a freshman in high school, is taking a class in Canadian history that covers the contributions of various ethnic groups to Canadian society.What is the conceptual framework of this course?

A)Official multiculturalism
B)Identificational assimilation
C)Ethnic accommodation
D)Civic assimilation

Question 34

For Anglophones and Francophones in modern day Canada, the relationship between ethnic origin and:

A)social class is in flux.
B)income remain the biggest hurdle.
C)educational attainment is no longer an issue.
D)institutional leadership has completely reversed course.

Question 35

According to John Porter, which term best describes ethnic stratification in Canada?

A)Vertical mosaic
B)Sovereign-assimilation
C)Melting pot
D)Horizontal integration