Question 1

Which factor has been most responsible for creating a more ethnically diverse Canadian workforce?

Accepted Answer

A) The abolishment of immigration policies that favor Europeans 
B) The new demands associated with a postindustrial economy 
C) Higher levels of educational attainment among visible minorities 
D) Affirmative action programs to ensure fair representation of visible minorities 
A) The abolishment of immigration policies that favor Europeans 
B) The new demands associated with a postindustrial economy 
C) Higher levels of educational attainment among visible minorities 
D) Affirmative action programs to ensure fair representation of visible minorities B

Question 2

The visible minority population in Canada represents nearly ___________ of the overall population.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 percent 
B) 15 percent 
C) 20 percent 
D) 25 percent 
A) 10 percent 
B) 15 percent 
C) 20 percent 
D) 25 percent C

Question 3

Blacks represent _________ of the overall Canadian population, and they do not experience the same levels of __________ as in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) 1.5 percent; residential segregation 
B) 2.5 percent; residential segregation 
C) 7.5 percent; cultural assimilation 
D) 12.5 percent; cultural assimilation 
A) 1.5 percent; residential segregation 
B) 2.5 percent; residential segregation 
C) 7.5 percent; cultural assimilation 
D) 12.5 percent; cultural assimilation B

Question 4

Which statement describes the class status of Aboriginal groups?

Accepted Answer

A) They exhibit lower rates of unemployment than blacks. 
B) Their economic circumstances are worse than in earlier generations. 
C) Those who remain on reserves are more likely to complete high school. 
D) They are disproportionately represented in low-skill occupations. 
A) They exhibit lower rates of unemployment than blacks. 
B) Their economic circumstances are worse than in earlier generations. 
C) Those who remain on reserves are more likely to complete high school. 
D) They are disproportionately represented in low-skill occupations.

Question 5

The fact that many French Canadians assimilate into dominant English-speaking culture upon moving out of Quebec suggests that:

Accepted Answer

A) most French Canadians continue to speak French in close social settings. 
B) French is rarely spoken in other parts of Canada. 
C) geography is important for maintaining a separate French Canadian culture. 
D) most people from Quebec are extremely nationalistic. 
A) most French Canadians continue to speak French in close social settings. 
B) French is rarely spoken in other parts of Canada. 
C) geography is important for maintaining a separate French Canadian culture. 
D) most people from Quebec are extremely nationalistic.

Question 6

Beginning in the 1960s, Canadian immigrants were selected on the basis of:

Accepted Answer

A) potential economic contribution. 
B) nationality or race. 
C) physical characteristics. 
D) political affiliation. 
A) potential economic contribution. 
B) nationality or race. 
C) physical characteristics. 
D) political affiliation.

Question 7

From 1980 onward, the largest number of Canadian immigrants has been comprised of:

Accepted Answer

A) British. 
B) Asians. 
C) French. 
D) Indians. 
A) British. 
B) Asians. 
C) French. 
D) Indians.

Question 8

The language issue in Canada continues to be concentrated in:

Accepted Answer

A) Montreal. 
B) Toronto. 
C) Vancouver. 
D) Quebec City. 
A) Montreal. 
B) Toronto. 
C) Vancouver. 
D) Quebec City.

Question 9

In what way did Canadian immigration trends change after World War II?

Accepted Answer

A) The largest number of immigrants came from northwestern Europe. 
B) The arrival of visible minorities took place in a relatively conflict-free manner. 
C) The majority of immigrants did not speak English upon their arrival. 
D) The conversion of visible minorities to Christianity became more of a focus. 
A) The largest number of immigrants came from northwestern Europe. 
B) The arrival of visible minorities took place in a relatively conflict-free manner. 
C) The majority of immigrants did not speak English upon their arrival. 
D) The conversion of visible minorities to Christianity became more of a focus.

Question 10

The notion of a "vertical mosaic" suggests that Canadian society is:

Accepted Answer

A) ethnically stratified. 
B) racially mixed. 
C) religiously plural. 
D) politically diverse. 
A) ethnically stratified. 
B) racially mixed. 
C) religiously plural. 
D) politically diverse.

Question 11

Approximately __________ of Aboriginal adults have less than a high school diploma compared to __________ of non-Aboriginals.

Accepted Answer

A) 25 percent; 13 percent 
B) 33 percent; 13 percent 
C) 41 percent; 9 percent 
D) 57 percent; 9 percent 
A) 25 percent; 13 percent 
B) 33 percent; 13 percent 
C) 41 percent; 9 percent 
D) 57 percent; 9 percent

Question 12

According to John Porter, which term best describes ethnic stratification in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A) Vertical mosaic 
B) Sovereign-assimilation 
C) Melting pot 
D) Horizontal integration 
A) Vertical mosaic 
B) Sovereign-assimilation 
C) Melting pot 
D) Horizontal integration

Question 13

Most post-WWII Canadian immigrants settled in:

Accepted Answer

A) east coast regions. 
B) rural areas. 
C) west coast regions. 
D) major urban centers. 
A) east coast regions. 
B) rural areas. 
C) west coast regions. 
D) major urban centers.

Question 14

Which language or languages have been legally protected in Canada since the 18th century?

Accepted Answer

A) English only 
B) French only 
C) English and French 
D) English, French, and Eskimo 
A) English only 
B) French only 
C) English and French 
D) English, French, and Eskimo

Question 15

The largest immigration group to Canada during the late 19th century period of western settlement was the:

Accepted Answer

A) Asians. 
B) Russians. 
C) Germans. 
D) South Americans. 
A) Asians. 
B) Russians. 
C) Germans. 
D) South Americans.

Question 16

Canadian society today can be best described as:

Accepted Answer

A) corporate pluralistic, with the largest group of immigrants coming from non-European countries. 
B) inequalitarian pluralistic, with the largest group of immigrants coming from Northern Africa. 
C) biologically assimilated, with the largest group of immigrants coming from France. 
D) culturally assimilated, with the largest group of immigrants coming from European countries. 
A) corporate pluralistic, with the largest group of immigrants coming from non-European countries. 
B) inequalitarian pluralistic, with the largest group of immigrants coming from Northern Africa. 
C) biologically assimilated, with the largest group of immigrants coming from France. 
D) culturally assimilated, with the largest group of immigrants coming from European countries.

Question 17

Leila, a freshman in high school, is taking a class in Canadian history that covers the contributions of various ethnic groups to Canadian society.What is the conceptual framework of this course?

Accepted Answer

A) Official multiculturalism 
B) Identificational assimilation 
C) Ethnic accommodation 
D) Civic assimilation 
A) Official multiculturalism 
B) Identificational assimilation 
C) Ethnic accommodation 
D) Civic assimilation

Question 18

Ethnic assimilation is unlikely to be fully realized in Canada because of its:

Accepted Answer

A) high birth rate. 
B) large geographical size. 
C) segregationist policies. 
D) dual national character. 
A) high birth rate. 
B) large geographical size. 
C) segregationist policies. 
D) dual national character.

Question 19

The English union of Upper and Lower Canada in the mid-19th century led to:

Accepted Answer

A) the promotion of peaceful relations with the English by French clergy. 
B) a focus on commercial and technicial skills for industrialization. 
C) an almost complete loss of bilingualism at home and work. 
D) progressive educational reforms in outlying regions of French-Canada. 
A) the promotion of peaceful relations with the English by French clergy. 
B) a focus on commercial and technicial skills for industrialization. 
C) an almost complete loss of bilingualism at home and work. 
D) progressive educational reforms in outlying regions of French-Canada.

Question 20

Rene Levesque created the notion of "sovereignty-association" as a way for:

Accepted Answer

A) First Nations children to be exempt from learning French. 
B) Quebec to maintain close political ties with Canada. 
C) First Nations people to reside in Quebec on reserves. 
D) Quebec to maintain close economic ties with Canada. 
A) First Nations children to be exempt from learning French. 
B) Quebec to maintain close political ties with Canada. 
C) First Nations people to reside in Quebec on reserves. 
D) Quebec to maintain close economic ties with Canada.

Which factor has been most responsible for creating a more ethnically diverse Canadian workforce?

The visible minority population in Canada represents nearly ___________ of the overall population.

Blacks represent _ of the overall Canadian population, and they do not experience the same levels of __ as in the United States.

Which statement describes the class status of Aboriginal groups?

The fact that many French Canadians assimilate into dominant English-speaking culture upon moving out of Quebec suggests that:

Beginning in the 1960s, Canadian immigrants were selected on the basis of:

From 1980 onward, the largest number of Canadian immigrants has been comprised of:

The language issue in Canada continues to be concentrated in:

In what way did Canadian immigration trends change after World War II?

The notion of a "vertical mosaic" suggests that Canadian society is:

Approximately of Aboriginal adults have less than a high school diploma compared to of non-Aboriginals.

According to John Porter, which term best describes ethnic stratification in Canada?

Most post-WWII Canadian immigrants settled in:

Which language or languages have been legally protected in Canada since the 18^th century?

The largest immigration group to Canada during the late 19th century period of western settlement was the:

Canadian society today can be best described as:

Leila, a freshman in high school, is taking a class in Canadian history that covers the contributions of various ethnic groups to Canadian society.What is the conceptual framework of this course?

Ethnic assimilation is unlikely to be fully realized in Canada because of its:

The English union of Upper and Lower Canada in the mid-19^th century led to:

Rene Levesque created the notion of "sovereignty-association" as a way for:

Introduction: Some Basic Concepts

Ethnic Stratification: Majority and Minority

Tools of Dominance: Prejudice and Discrimination

Patterns of Ethnic Relations: Assimilation and Pluralism

Immigration and the Foundations of the American Ethnic Hierarchy

Native Americans

African Americans

Hispanic Americans

Asian Americans

White Ethnic Americans

Jewish Americans

Arab Americans

The Changing Context of American Race and Ethnic Relations: Current and Future Issues

South Africa: Society in Transition

Brazil: Racial and Ethnic Democracy

Global Issues of Ethnic Conflict and Change

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Exam 16: Canada: Ethnic Model of the Future

Which factor has been most responsible for creating a more ethnically diverse Canadian workforce?

The visible minority population in Canada represents nearly ___________ of the overall population.

Blacks represent _________ of the overall Canadian population, and they do not experience the same levels of __________ as in the United States.

Which statement describes the class status of Aboriginal groups?

The fact that many French Canadians assimilate into dominant English-speaking culture upon moving out of Quebec suggests that:

Beginning in the 1960s, Canadian immigrants were selected on the basis of:

From 1980 onward, the largest number of Canadian immigrants has been comprised of:

The language issue in Canada continues to be concentrated in:

In what way did Canadian immigration trends change after World War II?

The notion of a "vertical mosaic" suggests that Canadian society is:

Approximately __________ of Aboriginal adults have less than a high school diploma compared to __________ of non-Aboriginals.

According to John Porter, which term best describes ethnic stratification in Canada?

Most post-WWII Canadian immigrants settled in:

Which language or languages have been legally protected in Canada since the 18th century?

The largest immigration group to Canada during the late 19th century period of western settlement was the:

Canadian society today can be best described as:

Leila, a freshman in high school, is taking a class in Canadian history that covers the contributions of various ethnic groups to Canadian society.What is the conceptual framework of this course?

Ethnic assimilation is unlikely to be fully realized in Canada because of its:

The English union of Upper and Lower Canada in the mid-19th century led to:

Rene Levesque created the notion of "sovereignty-association" as a way for:

Introduction: Some Basic Concepts

Ethnic Stratification: Majority and Minority

Tools of Dominance: Prejudice and Discrimination

Patterns of Ethnic Relations: Assimilation and Pluralism

Immigration and the Foundations of the American Ethnic Hierarchy

Native Americans

African Americans

Hispanic Americans

Asian Americans

White Ethnic Americans

Jewish Americans

Arab Americans

The Changing Context of American Race and Ethnic Relations: Current and Future Issues

South Africa: Society in Transition

Brazil: Racial and Ethnic Democracy

Global Issues of Ethnic Conflict and Change

Filters

Blacks represent _ of the overall Canadian population, and they do not experience the same levels of __ as in the United States.

Approximately of Aboriginal adults have less than a high school diploma compared to of non-Aboriginals.

Which language or languages have been legally protected in Canada since the 18^th century?

The English union of Upper and Lower Canada in the mid-19^th century led to: