Question 1

Statistics Canada projects that by 2031, at least 25% of people in Canada will be foreign-born.Where will more than half of the foreign-born population likely be from?
A)Africa
B)South America
C)Asia
D)Middle East

Accepted Answer

According to Statistics Canada, the majority of immigrants to Canada come from Asia, and this trend is expected to continue into the future. Therefore, it is likely that more than half of the foreign-born population in Canada will be from Asia.

Question 2

What formed the original basis of Canada's multiculturalism?
A)government attempts at a binational country
B)government attempts at a bilingual country
C)increasing in immigration
D)affirmative action and employment equity laws in the United States

Accepted Answer

Canada's multiculturalism has its roots in the government's attempts to create a bilingual country, recognizing both English and French as official languages and promoting the preservation and development of these linguistic communities.

Question 3

A sociological study conducted at the University of California at Berkley compared immigrants coming to Canada with those of similar backgrounds coming to the United States.The study found that immigrants to Canada are more quickly able to feel "Canadian," despite being allowed and encouraged to retain their ethnic identity, than immigrants to the United States are able to feel "American." What did the researchers conclude was the reason for this?
A)Canada promotes ethnic enclaves.
B)Canada has better social programs to promote integration.
C)Canada has institutionalized multiculturalism.
D)Hyphenated Canadians have the freedom to choose their identity.

Accepted Answer

The researchers concluded that Canada's institutionalization of multiculturalism is the reason why immigrants to Canada are more quickly able to feel "Canadian" despite being allowed and encouraged to retain their ethnic identity. Canada's policies promote a mosaic of cultures, where people can retain their ethnic culture and still participate in the larger Canadian community. This approach is different from the United States, where the melting pot policy advocates for assimilation into a homogenous culture.

Question 4

Under Canada's Employment Equity Act, employers must remove barriers to employment and engage in proactive employment practices for members of four designated groups.What are these four groups?
A)women, First Nations people, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities
B)women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities
C)women, persons with disabilities, new immigrants, and visible minorities
D)women, persons with disabilities, members of LGBT communities, and visible minorities

Accepted Answer

The four designated groups under Canada's Employment Equity Act are women, Indigenous people (previously referred to as First Nations people), persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. Choice A is close but uses an outdated term for Indigenous people, while choice C includes new immigrants instead of Indigenous people. Choice D includes members of LGBT communities, which are not officially designated under the act.

Question 5

The use of hyphenated identities, such as Japanese-Canadian and Italian-Canadian, personifies an ideal of multiculturalism-that recognized diverse groups can exist within a single peaceful society.What is this ideal called?
A)cultural relativism
B)assimilation
C)bilingualism
D)cultural pluralism

Accepted Answer

The ideal being described is cultural pluralism, which celebrates and values the coexistence of multiple cultures within one society. A hyphenated identity represents the blending and integration of multiple cultural backgrounds. Cultural relativism refers to the concept that ethical and moral standards are relative to one's cultural context. Assimilation refers to the process in which individuals or groups adopt the culture of a dominant society. Bilingualism refers to the ability to speak two languages fluently.

Question 6

The question "Where are you from?" is one often heard by Canadian citizens who are also members of a visible minority.Which statement best describes what is occurring when a person's "Canadian-ness" is repeatedly questioned?
A)Phenotype is a more prominent aspect of identity than citizenship.
B)Canadians have embraced pluralism as an ideal of multiculturalism.
C)Ethnic enclaves are balkanizing their residents.
D)Canadians have embraced the mosaic model in theory and practice.

Accepted Answer

The repeated questioning of a person's "Canadian-ness" suggests that their visible minority phenotype is being prioritized over their citizenship as a marker of identity. This highlights a problem with the way some Canadians perceive and categorize their fellow citizens, indicating a lack of true inclusivity and highlighting the enduring impact of race in social relations.

Question 7

Paraguay is a country in which 90% of the population speaks Guaraní and 99% speaks Spanish.Based on this fact, what are most of Paraguay's population considered to be?
A)bicultural
B)binational
C)bilingual
D)biracial

Accepted Answer

Since 99% of Paraguay's population speaks Spanish and 90% speaks Guaraní, the majority of the population is considered bilingual, meaning they are proficient in two languages.

Question 8

What happened in the expansionist stage of multiculturalism in Canada?
A)Multiculturalism was formally recognized and institutionalized as law.
B)Multiculturalism was the government's attempt to create a binational country.
C)Multiculturalism was the government's response to increases in immigration.
D)Multiculturalism was an attempt to incorporate visible minorities through policies.

Accepted Answer

During the expansionist stage of multiculturalism in Canada, multiculturalism was formally recognized and institutionalized as law through the Canadian Multiculturalism Act in 1988. This legislation provided a framework for government policy on multiculturalism and recognized that multiculturalism is a fundamental characteristic of the Canadian identity.

Question 9

Nick has noted that many of a national newspaper's recent headlines and articles reflect the growing hostility in his country toward new immigrants.What term is used to refer to this feeling?
A)Anglo-conformity
B)Franco-conformity
C)balkanizing
D)xenophobia

Accepted Answer

Xenophobia refers to the fear or dislike of people from other countries or cultures. This would be the appropriate term to describe the growing hostility the national newspaper is reflecting towards new immigrants.

Question 10

Which statement best describes the difference between ethnic enclaves and ethnic ghettos?
A)Ghettos are usually the result of choice, not discriminatory practices.
B)Enclaves are usually the result of choice, not discriminatory practices.
C)Ghetto is the term used in the United States and enclave is used in Canada.
D)Enclaves allow for integration and ghettos are responsible for segregation.

Accepted Answer

Ethnic enclaves are typically formed due to choice rather than discriminatory practices, whereas ethnic ghettos are often the result of oppressive government policy or discrimination. Enclaves also tend to allow for more integration and cultural exchange than ghettos, which can lead to segregation and isolation. It is not accurate to say that the terms are used differently in the United States and Canada, as both terms can be used in either country.

Question 11

Alyssa wants to move to a country that has a homogeneous culture, where immigrants and people from all over the world come to live together as part of one harmonious whole.What is the model that Alyssa is looking for?
A)a mosaic
B)a melting pot
C)a salad bowl
D)cultural pluralism

Accepted Answer

Alyssa is looking for a country that is a melting pot, where immigrants and people from all over the world come together to form one unified culture. A mosaic refers to a model where different cultures exist side by side without assimilation, cultural pluralism describes a model where different cultures are encouraged to exist separately within a society, and a salad bowl refers to a model where different cultures come together but maintain their own distinct identities.

Question 12

Which country has had success in implementing multiculturalism as a policy and its social framework for modern day society?
A)France
B)Great Britain
C)Netherlands
D)Canada

Accepted Answer

Canada has been successful in implementing multiculturalism as a policy and social framework for modern-day society. The country was one of the first to adopt multiculturalism as an official policy in 1971, recognizing and celebrating the diversity of its population. The policy provides for the preservation and enhancement of multiculturalism as a fundamental characteristic of Canadian society. Canada has also implemented programs and initiatives to promote and support diversity and inclusion, such as the Multiculturalism Program, which funds projects that promote cross-cultural understanding and dialogue. The country has been praised for its efforts in promoting diversity and inclusion, and it is often cited as a model for other countries to follow.

Question 13

In Argentina, 99% of the population speaks Spanish, 97% of the country is white, and more than 90% are Roman Catholic.Because of its homogeneity in language, ethnicity, and religion, which term best describes Argentina?
A)monoculture
B)mosaic
C)melting pot
D)minority

Accepted Answer

Argentina's high percentage of Spanish-speaking citizens, white population, and Roman Catholic religion indicate a high level of cultural homogeneity, making monoculture the most appropriate term to describe it.

Question 14

In Bolivia, men can marry at 16 and women at 14, if they have the permission of their parents or guardians. In this scenario, what is a typical viewpoint of people who believe in the concept of cultural relativism?
A)It is wrong for any girl under the age of 18 to get married.
B)Girl child marriages are a human rights violation.
C)It is a double standard that men can marry at 16 and women at 14.
D)As long as the union is consensual and legal in that country, who are we to judge this as right or wrong?

Accepted Answer

People who believe in the concept of cultural relativism would argue that it is not for us to impose our values and beliefs on another culture. As long as the marriage is consensual and legal in Bolivia, we should not judge it as right or wrong based on our own cultural standards. Cultural relativism emphasizes understanding the culture on its own terms and not imposing external values.

Question 15

Which statement best describes the universal definition of multiculturalism?
A)It is the movement toward inclusion of all people.
B)It is acceptance of people's traditions, customs and cultures.
C)It includes freedom and rights for all.
D)There is no one universal definition.

Accepted Answer

The concept of multiculturalism is complex and interpreted differently across various contexts and societies, making it difficult to pinpoint a single, universal definition.

Question 16

The period between 1971 and 1985 were considered the formative stage of multiculturalism.What was part of that pledge?
A)to recognize and respect the multicultural nature of the population
B)to provide funding for black Canadian communities
C)to fostering reconciliation with Indigenous communities
D)to establish the Employment Equity Act

Accepted Answer

The period between 1971 and 1985 saw the emergence of official multiculturalism in Canada. Part of this was a pledge to recognize and respect the multicultural nature of the Canadian population.

Question 17

Chapter 9's "In Their Shoes" feature relates the story of a student, born in Canada, who is tired of answering the question "Where are you from?" He is also routinely asked where he learned to speak such good English, how long he has been in Canada, if they have McDonald's restaurants where he came from, and where he learned to skate.What does the writer conclude from these experiences?
A)Second-generation Canadian children have very similar experiences and identity.
B)Canadian multiculturalism is not working because people look at racial and ethnic diversity as something that comes from another country.
C)Children of parents who have immigrated to Canada have a great deal in common because of this experience.
D)Cultural pluralism and integration are two concepts that Canadians have embraced.

Accepted Answer

The writer concludes that Canadian multiculturalism is not working because people often view individuals from diverse backgrounds as coming from another country, which indicates a lack of understanding and acceptance of the racial and ethnic diversity within Canada. The experiences of the student highlighted in the "In Their Shoes" feature illustrate this point. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Option A and C are not the best answer as they are too narrow in scope and do not encapsulate the writer's overall message. Option D is also incorrect as the article does not emphasize the concepts of cultural pluralism and integration as solutions to the issues presented.

Question 18

Martina describes her country as being made up of many different and distinct pieces.Its mix of ethnic groups, languages, and cultures co-exist peacefully and interdependently within society.Which theory has her country used in its development?
A)assimilation
B)Anglo-conformity
C)cultural mosaic
D)Franco-conformity

Accepted Answer

Martina's description suggests that her country has used the theory of cultural mosaic in its development, which celebrates and respects the diversity of different ethnic groups, languages, and cultures. This theory promotes the idea that different cultural groups can co-exist peacefully and maintain their own unique identities within society, rather than assimilating into a dominant cultural group.

Question 19

In 2010 Canadians were polled and questioned about immigration.What did almost half of Canadians claim to believe?
A)Immigrants should give up their traditions and assimilate.
B)Immigrants should continue with their traditions and acculturate.
C)Immigrants should be segregated until assimilation has occurred.
D)Immigrants should be allowed to do whatever they please.

Accepted Answer

In 2010, almost half of Canadians expressed the belief that immigrants should give up their traditions and assimilate into Canadian society, reflecting a preference for assimilation over multiculturalism or segregation.

Question 20

According to a Statistics Canada report from 2010, Projections of the Diversity of the Canadian Population 2006-2031, how much of the population will be members of visible minorities by 2031?
A)almost one fifth
B)almost one quarter
C)almost one third
D)almost one half

Accepted Answer

According to the report, by 2031, almost one-third (31.2%) of the Canadian population will be members of visible minorities.

Quiz 9: Multiculturalism

Statistics Canada projects that by 2031, at least 25% of people in Canada will be foreign-born.Where will more than half of the foreign-born population likely be from?

What formed the original basis of Canada's multiculturalism?

Under Canada's Employment Equity Act, employers must remove barriers to employment and engage in proactive employment practices for members of four designated groups.What are these four groups?

The use of hyphenated identities, such as Japanese-Canadian and Italian-Canadian, personifies an ideal of multiculturalism-that recognized diverse groups can exist within a single peaceful society.What is this ideal called?

The question "Where are you from?" is one often heard by Canadian citizens who are also members of a visible minority.Which statement best describes what is occurring when a person's "Canadian-ness" is repeatedly questioned?

Paraguay is a country in which 90% of the population speaks Guaraní and 99% speaks Spanish.Based on this fact, what are most of Paraguay's population considered to be?

What happened in the expansionist stage of multiculturalism in Canada?

Nick has noted that many of a national newspaper's recent headlines and articles reflect the growing hostility in his country toward new immigrants.What term is used to refer to this feeling?

Which statement best describes the difference between ethnic enclaves and ethnic ghettos?

Alyssa wants to move to a country that has a homogeneous culture, where immigrants and people from all over the world come to live together as part of one harmonious whole.What is the model that Alyssa is looking for?

Which country has had success in implementing multiculturalism as a policy and its social framework for modern day society?

In Argentina, 99% of the population speaks Spanish, 97% of the country is white, and more than 90% are Roman Catholic.Because of its homogeneity in language, ethnicity, and religion, which term best describes Argentina?

In Bolivia, men can marry at 16 and women at 14, if they have the permission of their parents or guardians. In this scenario, what is a typical viewpoint of people who believe in the concept of cultural relativism?

Which statement best describes the universal definition of multiculturalism?

The period between 1971 and 1985 were considered the formative stage of multiculturalism.What was part of that pledge?

Martina describes her country as being made up of many different and distinct pieces.Its mix of ethnic groups, languages, and cultures co-exist peacefully and interdependently within society.Which theory has her country used in its development?

In 2010 Canadians were polled and questioned about immigration.What did almost half of Canadians claim to believe?

According to a Statistics Canada report from 2010, Projections of the Diversity of the Canadian Population 2006-2031, how much of the population will be members of visible minorities by 2031?