Ch2 History Culture and Canadian Families Verified Test Bank

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1.  How was status earned in the buffalo-hunting societies of the Plains such as Blackfoot?

2.  According to the text, which of the following is NOT a common way in which immigrants keep their ethnic identity?

3.  What is South Africa’s apartheid an example of?

4.  In contrast to French-Canadian society, what was the experience of many early English-Canadian immigrants?

5.  How do francophones living outside Quebec differ from Quebeckers?

6.  If Xiao considers himself to be of Chinese origin, which term describes his status in Canada?

7.  Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting who has been allowed to immigrate to Canada?

8.  In the 1850s, railroad tracks were laid straight through the community of Africville and land was expropriated from residents. City service facilities not wanted elsewhere were dumped on Africville. According to the text, these things happened because of which of the following?

9.  How many different races are identified by skin colour?

10.  According to the text, which of the following is NOT likely to be a reason for conflict between immigrant parents and their school-aged children?

11.  According to the text, where might immigrants find a poor fit between accustomed family roles and family life in Canada?

12.  Matthew believes that most Muslims are rude and aggressive. What is the term for Matthew’s attitude?

13.  According to the text, what is social acceptability based on in much of Canada?

14.  Immediately following World War I, there was pressure on companies to do which of the following?

15.  According to the text, what has the greatest impact on immigrants’ ability to adapt to Canadian society?

16.  Lucia is proud of her Italian heritage. She speaks Italian with her family and friends, and still honours many Italian traditions. She has graduated from college and works as a social worker in Guelph and often goes out with her co-workers. Which acculturation strategy has Lucia adopted?

17.  According to the text, how does a person’s identity as “Canadian” increase?

18.  What happened to Aboriginal children in the residential schools?

19.  According to the text, how were Japanese Canadians treated during World War II?

20.  What happened in the development of a Quebec identity during the 1960s?

21.  According to the text, why is it important to be aware of differences between families?

22.  What is the most important resource that immigrants rely on for employment, especially on first arriving?

23.  Officially, Canada has an acculturation policy that accepts diversity and includes all ethnic and cultural groups. Which term best describes this acculturation policy?

24.  Why is social capital significant in helping immigrants integrate into Canadian society?

25.  What did the Canadian Citizenship Act of 1947 do?

26.  What is the term for negative actions taken against a minority group?

27.  What is a stereotype?

28.  Which province is the only one that has independent authority in selecting and integrating newcomers to the province?

29.  Among Aboriginal peoples, what does the term “families of the heart” refer to?

30.  According to the text, what has influenced and continues to influence the evolution of Canadian culture?

31.  For many years both federal and provincial governments placed many barriers to the immigration of certain groups of people. Which of the following were most likely to be discriminated against?

32.  The Canadian government shows its support of the integration of immigrants with which of the following policies?

33.  In the past, many immigrants came to Canada from Britain and the United States. Where does the largest percentage come from now?

34.  More than half of immigrants arriving in Canada from 2000 to 2001 did not work in the same field as in their former country. Which of the following is NOT a reason for this?

35.  Prior to the 1960s, what did the traditional view of Quebec society emphasize?

36.  In the Iroquoian confederacy, how were conflicts settled?

37.  When Dimitri immigrated to Canada seven years ago, he changed his name to Tim and tried to only associate with people who were not Greek. Which acculturation strategy has Dimitri (Tim) adopted?

38.  Which statement best describes Canadian immigrants prior to World War I?

39.  A new law amending the Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act was passed in 2014. What is NOT one of the intended purposes of this law?

40.  Elisapie considers herself to be Inuit. Which term describes her status in Canada?

41.  Which of the following is a characteristic of minority groups?

42.  Which statement best summarizes the question of race and ethnic origin in the Canadian census?

43.  In an example of humanitarian-motivated immigration policy, what did Canada do between 1947 and 1962?

44.  Although Jonathan has a hearing impairment, he hopes that no one will notice he is different because he has learned to lip-read expertly. What is Jonathan trying to do?

45.  Bright Cloud is Mohawk and lives on the Akwesasne reserve near Cornwall, Ontario. Which term describes his status in Canada?

46.  According to the text, which of the following is an example of indirect discrimination?

47.  Last year, Manuel immigrated to Canada. In his native country of Honduras, he was trained as an electrician. Manuel has a wife and two children who still live in Honduras. Manuel is considered which class of immigrant?

48.  Two years ago, Jean-Michel immigrated to Canada from Haiti. He now wants to bring his wife and son to join him in Canada. Jean-Michel’s wife and son are which class of immigrant?

49.  Linda works at a clothing store. When a group of Senegalese women came into the store, Linda disappeared into the back storeroom and did not come out until the women left. What is the term for Linda’s behaviour?

50.  According to the text, which province currently has the strongest family support programs in Canada?

51.  According to the text, which statement best describes Aboriginal cultural practices?

52.  Which is an example of a positive stereotype?

53.  According to the text, what was the main result of the Chinese Immigration Act of 1923?

54.   What is one way that Pacific Coast societies handled conflict?

55.  According to predictions, which of the following is likely to occur?

56.  The United States encourages immigrants to become good, loyal American citizens. Which term best describes this acculturation policy?

57.  What is one problem with trying to “pass”?

58.  In the 2011 Census, which was the largest reported ethnic ancestry?

59.  Kim argues that women should be considered a minority group. According to the text, which of the following statements justifies her position?

60.  Who were the first people to inhabit the territory we now call Canada?

61.  Which term refers to physical differences between groups of people?

62.  Where do most immigrants go for help with childcare and education?

Enter the appropriate word(s) to complete the statement.

63.  The 2011 Census enumerated more than _________ different ethnic origins.

64.  A _________________ refers to any group that holds less power than the dominant group.

65.  ______________ is an acculturation policy based on forced separation from the dominant group.

66.  _____________ refers to physical differences between groups of people.

67.  A(n) ____________ is simplified perception of an entire group.

68.  _____________ is a negative attitude toward an entire group of people.

69.  _____________ is the term used to refer to a group of people who share a common cultural heritage.

70.  A(n) _______________ is a person, other than an Aboriginal, who is non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour.

71.  In much of Canada, social acceptability relies on values that have come from our ____________ heritage.

72.  ______________ is an acculturation strategy based on the voluntary rejection of the dominant culture or the involuntary exclusion from the dominant culture.

73.  In traditional Quebec society, the _________________ defined both family roles and educational goals.

74.  In Halifax, the community of __________ was started by black immigrants.

75.  ______________ is the negative treatment of a group of people based on prejudice.

76.  A(n) __________ is a person who Indian, Inuit, or Métis.

77.  North American Indians, both registered and non-registered, are collectively known as ___________.

78.  List three factors that affect who is allowed to immigrate to Canada.

79.  Explain the difference between the acculturation policies of multiculturalism and the melting pot.

80.  What is the difference between prejudice and discrimination?

81.  Explain what is meant by the term minority group and give an example of someone from a minority group in Canada.

82.  Define “passing” and briefly explain its importance.

83.  Explain the concept of visible minority and give an example of someone in Canada who would be considered a visible minority.

84.  Give two examples of cultural conflict between Canadians and new immigrants.

85.  State how the attempt to “pass” can create difficulties for an individual.

86.  Explain the differences between assimilation and integration as acculturation strategies.

87.  Compare life in traditional Quebec society prior to 1960 with family life in Quebec after the Quiet Revolution.

88.  Give an example of a way in which changes in family patterns challenge accepted practices for family life.

89.  Describe three difficulties that immigrants face in finding employment.

90.  What is meant by stereotype?

91.  Briefly explain the difference between race and ethnicity.

92.  Suggest three reasons why immigrants who see Canada as the “promised land” may find it takes a long time to have their dreams fulfilled.

93.  Describe the four acculturation policies used by the dominant group.

94.  Describe the four acculturation strategies adopted by individuals or groups and explain what effect they have on those who adopt them.

95.  What effects might prejudice and discrimination have on Canadian families?

96.  Discuss how immigration experiences can affect family relationships.

97.  Discuss the various changes in the Canadian Census regarding the question on race and ethnicity.