Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) By 2031,nearly half of the population will be foreign-born. 
B) Twenty years from now,15 percent of the population will belong to a visible minority group. 
C) Fifty years from now,the Aboriginal population will pass the one-million mark. 
D) The vast majority of people belonging to a visible minority group will live in cities. 
A) By 2031,nearly half of the population will be foreign-born. 
B) Twenty years from now,15 percent of the population will belong to a visible minority group. 
C) Fifty years from now,the Aboriginal population will pass the one-million mark. 
D) The vast majority of people belonging to a visible minority group will live in cities.

Question 2

_____________ refers to physical differences between groups of people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________ refers to physical differences between groups...

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________ is the term used to refer...

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

A) a poor effort in job hunting 
B) a lack of fluency in English or French 
C) a lack of Canadian experience 
D) problems in having qualifications recognized 
A) a poor effort in job hunting 
B) a lack of fluency in English or French 
C) a lack of Canadian experience 
D) problems in having qualifications recognized

Question 5

How do francophones living outside Quebec differ from Quebeckers?

Accepted Answer

A) They do not have the same official supports for language and culture. 
B) They have stronger family support programs available than in Quebec. 
C) They live common-law more often than those in Quebec. 
D) They value the French language more than Quebec francophones. 
A) They do not have the same official supports for language and culture. 
B) They have stronger family support programs available than in Quebec. 
C) They live common-law more often than those in Quebec. 
D) They value the French language more than Quebec francophones.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) children's aid societies 
B) government organizations 
C) relatives and extended social networks 
D) schools
Enter the appropriate word(s)to complete the statement. 
A) children's aid societies 
B) government organizations 
C) relatives and extended social networks 
D) schools
Enter the appropriate word(s)to complete the statement.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)_______________ is a person,other than an Aboriginal,who...

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) stigma 
B) discrimination 
C) prejudice 
D) passing 
A) stigma 
B) discrimination 
C) prejudice 
D) passing

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) English 
B) Indigenous people 
C) French 
D) Vikings 
A) English 
B) Indigenous people 
C) French 
D) Vikings

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) offering free access to university 
B) supporting programs to find a job 
C) giving free meal coupons,housing,and clothing 
D) adopting an official policy of assimilation 
A) offering free access to university 
B) supporting programs to find a job 
C) giving free meal coupons,housing,and clothing 
D) adopting an official policy of assimilation

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) because Canada will continue to become more diverse 
B) because difference equals superiority 
C) because minority cultures have to adapt to the dominant culture 
D) because discrimination against individuals or families is illegal 
A) because Canada will continue to become more diverse 
B) because difference equals superiority 
C) because minority cultures have to adapt to the dominant culture 
D) because discrimination against individuals or families is illegal

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) to encourage immigration from European countries 
B) to combat fraud 
C) to honour those who serve Canada 
D) to strengthen requirements to become a citizen 
A) to encourage immigration from European countries 
B) to combat fraud 
C) to honour those who serve Canada 
D) to strengthen requirements to become a citizen

Question 13

What is a stereotype?

Accepted Answer

A) a negative action taken against members of the minority group 
B) a desire to hide the fact that one is a member of a minority group 
C) a social category that offends against the norms of society 
D) a simplified perception of an entire group 
A) a negative action taken against members of the minority group 
B) a desire to hide the fact that one is a member of a minority group 
C) a social category that offends against the norms of society 
D) a simplified perception of an entire group

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of In much of Canada,social acceptability relies on...

Question 15

According to the text,how does a person's identity as "Canadian" increase?

Accepted Answer

A) by assimilating into Canadian culture 
B) by immigrating to Canada from Asian countries 
C) by increasing time since immigration 
D) by retaining cultural practices from one's home country 
A) by assimilating into Canadian culture 
B) by immigrating to Canada from Asian countries 
C) by increasing time since immigration 
D) by retaining cultural practices from one's home country

Question 16

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?

Accepted Answer

A) mainstream 
B) discriminate 
C) assimilate 
D) pass 
A) mainstream 
B) discriminate 
C) assimilate 
D) pass

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) Aboriginal 
B) visible minority 
C) assimilated minority 
D) Métis 
A) Aboriginal 
B) visible minority 
C) assimilated minority 
D) Métis

Question 18

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?

Accepted Answer

A) Northern Europeans 
B) Chinese 
C) Protestants 
D) Catholics 
A) Northern Europeans 
B) Chinese 
C) Protestants 
D) Catholics

Question 19

Which of the following is a characteristic of minority groups?

Accepted Answer

A) They hold less power than the dominant group. 
B) Members do not interact with members of the dominant group. 
C) There can only be one minority group in a society. 
D) They are always smaller in number compared to the dominant group. 
A) They hold less power than the dominant group. 
B) Members do not interact with members of the dominant group. 
C) There can only be one minority group in a society. 
D) They are always smaller in number compared to the dominant group.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) hire refugees on humanitarian grounds 
B) use a "bulk-labour" program 
C) sponsor boat people 
D) release foreign labourers 
A) hire refugees on humanitarian grounds 
B) use a "bulk-labour" program 
C) sponsor boat people 
D) release foreign labourers

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

_____________ refers to physical differences between groups of people.

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

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?

How do francophones living outside Quebec differ from Quebeckers?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is a stereotype?

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

According to the text,how does a person's identity as "Canadian" increase?

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?

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

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?

Which of the following is a characteristic of minority groups?

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

What Is a Family

Getting Together

Wedding Bells or Not

Childrenyes or No

Bringing up Baby

The Middle Years of the Family and the Not-So-Empty Nest

Grey Power and the Sunset Years

The Lone-Parent Familythe Future Majority

Coming Apartthe Divorce Experience

The Second Time Around

The Family, Work, and Caregiving

The Family Beleagueredwhen Problems Come

Home Dangerous Homeviolence in the Family

Poverty and the Family

The Crystal Ballpredicting the Future of the Family

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Exam 2: History, Culture, and Canadian Families

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

_____________ refers to physical differences between groups of people.

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

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?

How do francophones living outside Quebec differ from Quebeckers?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is a stereotype?

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

According to the text,how does a person's identity as "Canadian" increase?

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?

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

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?

Which of the following is a characteristic of minority groups?

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

What Is a Family

Getting Together

Wedding Bells or Not

Childrenyes or No

Bringing up Baby

The Middle Years of the Family and the Not-So-Empty Nest

Grey Power and the Sunset Years

The Lone-Parent Familythe Future Majority

Coming Apartthe Divorce Experience

The Second Time Around

The Family, Work, and Caregiving

The Family Beleagueredwhen Problems Come

Home Dangerous Homeviolence in the Family

Poverty and the Family

The Crystal Ballpredicting the Future of the Family

Filters