Quiz 2 – What are Multiculturalism, Assimilation and
Acculturation?
True or False? If FALSE, write the
TRUE answer.
1.
A Multicultural society can be
described as a society with a single set of values.
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FALSE /
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2.
A “salad bowl” represents varied
and separate cultures.
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TRUE
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3.
One aspect of Multiculturalism is
respecting different cultures.
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TRUE
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4.
Cultural Diversity can be
represented by a “melting pot”
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FALSE
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5.
Acculturation means learning the
culture of your birth country.
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FALSE /
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Define in your own words:
1.
“Melting
Pot” : area that various cultures get together .
2.
“Salad Bowl” : idea of merging the cultures
, However its remains discrete and different .
3.
“Assimilation” : To be one of the main
part .
4.
“Acculturation” : members of one
cultural group adopt the beliefs and behaviors of another group.
5.
“Enculturation” : the act of first culture learning.
Complete the sentence with words from
the text:
Acculturation often results in changes to culture, customs, and
social institutions. Noticeable group level effects of acculturation often
include changes in food, clothing, and language.
Give a synonym:
varied
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assorted
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respect
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honor
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dominate
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command
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multiple
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varied
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central
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main
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interacting
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communicating
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specific
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certain
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represents
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display
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adopt
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accept
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Give the opposite:
varied
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single
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respect
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disrespect
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gradually
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immediately
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multiple
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singular
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common
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unique
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dominant group
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minority
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specific
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general
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contrasted with
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blended
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adopt
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ignore
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