Question 1

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 describes Argentina?
A) monoculture
B) mosaic
C) melting pot
D) minority

Accepted Answer

Argentina can be described as a monoculture due to its high level of homogeneity in language, ethnicity, and religion. A mosaic typically refers to a society with diverse cultural groups, while a melting pot suggests the blending of different cultures. The term minority does not accurately describe Argentina's population composition.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

According to Statistics Canada, the majority of the foreign-born population in Canada is already from Asia. As such, it is likely that the trend will continue and a significant portion of the projected 25% will also come from Asia.

Question 3

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 4

In the Reading "An Immigrant's Split Personality," author Sun-Kyung Yi writes about her experiences as a Korean-Canadian in a world where "the hyphen often snaps in two," leaving her to choose whether to act Korean or Canadian.In the author's opinion,what needs to happen for being a hyphenated Canadian to work?
A) The host culture and the immigrants' cultures find a way to merge their distinct identities, sharing the best of both.
B) The immigrant cultures find a way to assimilate with the host culture.
C) The host culture finds a way to absorb the differences of immigrant cultures because you can't live in two different worlds.
D) Immigrant cultures find a way to better integration with the host culture and adopt more of its customs and way of life.

Accepted Answer

The author believes that for being a hyphenated Canadian to work, there needs to be a merge or blend of the host culture and the immigrant's cultures, where each identity can share the best of both worlds. This allows for a more inclusive and accepting society.

Question 5

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 cultural practices and norms should be understood and evaluated within their own cultural context, and not judged by external standards. Therefore, as long as the union is consensual and legal in that country, they would argue that it is not our place to judge whether it is right or wrong.

Question 6

When is the annual Canadian Multiculturalism Day?
A) April 4
B) June 21
C) June 27
D) July 21

Accepted Answer

Canadian Multiculturalism Day is celebrated annually on June 27.

Question 7

According to census data,what percentage of Canada's population reports having non-European descent?
A) 13%
B) 23%
C) 33%
D) 43%

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

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 hatred of foreigners or strangers, or a strong dislike or prejudice against people from different countries or cultures.

Question 9

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 with the passing of the Canadian Multiculturalism Act in 1988. This stage was characterized by a focus on promoting diversity and inclusivity, and the government's efforts to accommodate and celebrate cultural differences.

Question 10

Which visible minority group does Statistics Canada project will be the largest in Canada by 2031?
A) Filipino
B) South Asian
C) African
D) Arab

Accepted Answer

According to Statistics Canada's population projections, the South Asian visible minority group is expected to be the largest in Canada by 2031, with a projected population of 7.11 million. This is due to factors such as higher fertility rates and immigration levels from countries such as India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

Question 11

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 90% of the population speaks Guaraní and 99% speaks Spanish, it can be inferred that most of the population is able to speak in at least two languages, making them bilingual.

Question 12

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 described is cultural pluralism, which celebrates and acknowledges the diversity of different cultural groups within a society and promotes the coexistence of these groups peacefully.

Question 13

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, Aboriginal 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, Aboriginal people (now referred to as First Nations people), persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. Option B includes the correct and current terminology for the groups. Option A uses an outdated term for First Nations people, and options C and D include groups that are not covered under the Act.

Question 14

The question "Where are you from?" is one often heard by Canadian citizens who are also members of a visible minority.When a person's "Canadian-ness" is repeatedly questioned,this suggests that what is true?
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

Repeated questioning of a person's "Canadian-ness" based on their appearance suggests that phenotype (physical appearance) is often perceived as more indicative of identity than legal citizenship.

Question 15

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 16

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

The country described by Martina uses the cultural mosaic theory in its development, which emphasizes the coexistence of different ethnic groups, languages, and cultures within society rather than assimilation or conformity to a dominant culture.

Question 17

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 is often cited as a successful example of multiculturalism in action. Its official policy of multiculturalism aims to promote the recognition and appreciation of diverse cultures, and to ensure that all Canadians have equal opportunities regardless of their ethnicity or cultural background. This has been exhibited in Canada's immigration policies, which prioritize family reunification and the integration of newcomers into Canadian society. Canada also celebrates its diversity through events like Multiculturalism Day and has programs in place to support the preservation and promotion of minority languages and cultures.

Question 18

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 institutionalized multiculturalism was the reason why immigrants were able to feel Canadian more quickly. This suggests that Canada's official embrace of diversity and encouragement of retaining ethnic identity, while still promoting a shared national identity, creates a more welcoming and inclusive environment for immigrants.

Question 19

Chapter 12'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, since 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 are still asking questions that imply a lack of understanding or acceptance of racial and ethnic diversity within Canada.

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

The report predicts that visible minorities will make up almost one third (or 32%) of the Canadian population by 2031.

Quiz 12: Multiculturalism

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 describes Argentina?

Statistics Canada projects that by 2031,at least 25% of people in Canada will be foreign-born,and more than half of these will likely be from where?

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?

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?

When is the annual Canadian Multiculturalism Day?

According to census data,what percentage of Canada's population reports having non-European descent?

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?

What happened in the expansionist stage of multiculturalism in Canada?

Which visible minority group does Statistics Canada project will be the largest in Canada by 2031?

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?

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?

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 question "Where are you from?" is one often heard by Canadian citizens who are also members of a visible minority.When a person's "Canadian-ness" is repeatedly questioned,this suggests that what is true?

What formed the original basis of Canada's multiculturalism?

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?

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

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?