Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) increased adoption of abandoned Chinese girls 
B) the immigration of many trained professionals 
C) a society of "married bachelors" 
D) reuniting of families 
A) increased adoption of abandoned Chinese girls 
B) the immigration of many trained professionals 
C) a society of "married bachelors" 
D) reuniting of families

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) multiculturalism 
B) melting pot 
C) segregation 
D) exclusion 
A) multiculturalism 
B) melting pot 
C) segregation 
D) exclusion

Question 3

In recent years,the Aboriginal population has been growing much faster than the Canadian population as a whole.Which of the following is NOT a reason for this trend according to the text?

Accepted Answer

A) Residents of reserves have been more completely counted. 
B) More individuals count themselves as Aboriginal instead of "passing" as white. 
C) Opportunities now match those of the rest of Canadians,so families are larger. 
D) As a group,more Aboriginal people are in a child-bearing age range. 
A) Residents of reserves have been more completely counted. 
B) More individuals count themselves as Aboriginal instead of "passing" as white. 
C) Opportunities now match those of the rest of Canadians,so families are larger. 
D) As a group,more Aboriginal people are in a child-bearing age range.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A minority group refers to a group of pe

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Roman Cath

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of North American Indians,both registered and non-registered,are collectively...

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) admitted nearly 250 000 refugees and people displaced by World War II 
B) offered admittance to thousands of Ukrainian farmers seeking refuge from famine 
C) offered immigration visas to Romanians fleeing after an unsuccessful uprising 
D) became the principal destination for individuals using the Underground Railroad 
A) admitted nearly 250 000 refugees and people displaced by World War II 
B) offered admittance to thousands of Ukrainian farmers seeking refuge from famine 
C) offered immigration visas to Romanians fleeing after an unsuccessful uprising 
D) became the principal destination for individuals using the Underground Railroad

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Halifax,the community of __________ was started...

Question 9

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ is the negative treatment of a...

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) multiculturalism 
B) melting pot 
C) segregation 
D) exclusion 
A) multiculturalism 
B) melting pot 
C) segregation 
D) exclusion

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ is an acculturation strategy based on...

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Life in traditional Quebec society prior

Question 14

State how the attempt to "pass" can create difficulties for an individual.

Accepted Answer

The attempt to "pass" refers to the effo

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) Ontario 
B) Quebec 
C) Alberta 
D) British Columbia 
A) Ontario 
B) Quebec 
C) Alberta 
D) British Columbia

Question 16

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 17

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

Question 18

Among Aboriginal peoples,what does the term "families of the heart" refer to?

Accepted Answer

A) reserve-based networks that provide a stable base for young people 
B) extended family members who care for elderly relatives 
C) foster and adoptive homes for children needing out-of-home care 
D) voluntary groups in cities that aim to preserve traditional ways 
A) reserve-based networks that provide a stable base for young people 
B) extended family members who care for elderly relatives 
C) foster and adoptive homes for children needing out-of-home care 
D) voluntary groups in cities that aim to preserve traditional ways

Question 19

What is a stigma?

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 trait or attribute that is used to differentiate individuals and has a negative value 
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 trait or attribute that is used to differentiate individuals and has a negative value

Question 20

List three factors that affected who has been allowed to immigrate to Canada.

Accepted Answer

Three factors that have historically aff

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

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

In recent years,the Aboriginal population has been growing much faster than the Canadian population as a whole.Which of the following is NOT a reason for this trend according to the text?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

State how the attempt to "pass" can create difficulties for an individual.

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

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?

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

Among Aboriginal peoples,what does the term "families of the heart" refer to?

What is a stigma?

List three factors that affected who has been allowed to immigrate to Canada.

What Is a Family

Getting Together

Wedding Bells or Not

Children-yes 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 and the World of Work

The Family Beleagueredwhen Problems Come

Home Dangerous Homeviolence in the Family

Poverty and the Family

The Crystal Ball-predicting the Future of the Family

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Exam 2: History, Culture, and Canadian Families

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

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

In recent years,the Aboriginal population has been growing much faster than the Canadian population as a whole.Which of the following is NOT a reason for this trend according to the text?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

State how the attempt to "pass" can create difficulties for an individual.

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

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?

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

Among Aboriginal peoples,what does the term "families of the heart" refer to?

What is a stigma?

List three factors that affected who has been allowed to immigrate to Canada.

What Is a Family

Getting Together

Wedding Bells or Not

Children-yes 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 and the World of Work

The Family Beleagueredwhen Problems Come

Home Dangerous Homeviolence in the Family

Poverty and the Family

The Crystal Ball-predicting the Future of the Family

Filters