Vocab Flashcards
Allegiance
Loyalty to a group,nation,religion etc
Myths
Stories that citizens believe in
Civic identity/nation
Collective identity of a political society
Identity
How you describe yourself
Pluralism
A country that is diverse
Multicultural
A country that accepts and celebrates cultural diversity
Heritage
Past
Nation state
An independent nation example Canada
Internationalism
Involving more than two nations
Patriotism
Strong sense of nationalism
Peace keeper
Creators of world peace
Ethnic
Cultural background, race,religious, and traditions
Self-determination
Indépendants of a nation
Sovereignty
Indépendants of a nation breaking free
Xenophobia
Fear of other cultures
Ethnocentrism
Belief of your race, religious, nation, or government is superior
Ultranationalism
Extreme form of nationalism example KKK
Racism
Hate or violents towards a race, culture, or ethnicity
Quebecois
Francophone that live in Quebec
Bill 101
French language law
Oka crisis
A land dispute between the Mohawk people and town of oka
Conscientious objection
Informed decision someone makes to not serve in the armed forces
Example Hutterites
Regionalism
The feeling that I’m Canada one region is most superior
Referendum
When a decision is too big for the MPs to decided so it goes nationwide
Meech law accord
A serious of proposed amendments to the constitution to officially declare Quebec a distinct society
Burqa/Niqab
Headscarf that covers the face or leaves the eyes out that Islamic people wear for cultural purposes
Hijab
Headscarf work by Islamic women
Perspective
Someone view an issue
