Unit 4 Vocab

Question 1

Cosmopolitan

Answer 1

A person who is familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures, often holding a worldview that embraces diversity and global citizenship.

Question 2

Bilingualism

Answer 2

The ability to speak two languages fluently, or a policy that supports the use of two languages in public and private life.

Question 3

Alienation

Answer 3

A feeling of disconnection or estrangement from others or society, often experienced when individuals feel they don’t belong or are isolated.

Question 4

Little Mosque on the Prairie

Answer 4

A Canadian television sitcom that aired from 2007 to 2012, which portrayed the lives of Muslim Canadians living in a small town and addressed issues of integration, diversity, and multiculturalism.

Question 5

Multiculturalism

Answer 5

A social policy or practice that encourages the recognition and appreciation of diverse cultural backgrounds within a society, promoting cultural diversity and inclusiveness.

Question 6

Economic nationalists

Answer 6

Individuals or groups that prioritize domestic economic interests and policies that protect local industries, resources, and jobs from foreign influence or competition.

Question 7

Pierre Trudeau

Answer 7

A Canadian Prime Minister (1968–1979, 1980–1984), known for his policies on bilingualism, multiculturalism, and his leadership in the patriation of the Canadian Constitution in 1982.

Question 8

Aboriginal Land Claims

Answer 8

Legal and political claims made by Indigenous peoples regarding their historical ownership and rights to land that has been taken or occupied by non-Indigenous people or governments.

Question 9

Consensus

Answer 9

General agreement or collective opinion among a group or society on a particular issue, often achieved through discussion and compromise.

Question 10

Assimilation

Answer 10

The process by which individuals or groups from one culture are absorbed into and adopt the customs, values, and practices of another dominant culture.

Question 11

Quotas

Answer 11

Specific numerical limits or targets imposed on certain groups, such as the number of immigrants, students, or employees from a particular background, to ensure diversity or fairness.

Question 12

National unity

Answer 12

The sense of collective identity, solidarity, and agreement among citizens of a country, often in the context of overcoming regional, ethnic, or political divisions.

Question 13

Unification

Answer 13

The process of combining or bringing together separate entities, often referring to the political, cultural, or social integration of different regions, groups, or countries.

Question 14

Bilingual

Answer 14

A person or community able to speak and understand two languages fluently.

Question 15

Multicultural

Answer 15

Describing a society or environment that includes or embraces multiple cultural groups and promotes their coexistence and interaction.

Question 16

Self-determination

Answer 16

The right or ability of a people or nation to govern itself and make decisions regarding its own political, social, and cultural affairs.

Question 17

CRTC (Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission)

Answer 17

A regulatory body in Canada responsible for overseeing and regulating broadcasting, telecommunications, and broadcasting content to ensure it aligns with national interests, including promoting Canadian culture.

Question 18

Representation to population

Answer 18

A principle used in the design of political or administrative systems, where the number of representatives allocated to a specific region or group is based on its population size.