Multiculturalism Vocabulary Quiz

What does the term "diversity" refer to?

• The act of separating different cultures

• A range of different people, cultures, or ideas

• A government system

• A type of celebration

A "stereotype" is:

• A general belief about a group of people, often unfair or untrue

• A law that protects people from discrimination

• A traditional dish from another country

• A type of clothing worn in different cultures

The term "ethnicity" refers to:

• The country where someone was born

• A person’s physical appearance

• A shared cultural background, language, or heritage

• A legal document for immigration

"Cultural assimilation" happens when:

• People keep their traditions without change

• One culture replaces another completely

• A person gradually adopts the customs of another culture

• Different cultures live separately

What does "prejudice" mean?

• A positive attitude towards all cultures

• A negative judgment about someone before knowing them

• The celebration of different traditions

• A law protecting minority groups

The term "xenophobia" refers to:

• A fear or dislike of people from other countries

• A form of communication between cultures

• A festival celebrating different cultures

• A language spoken by immigrants

"Tolerance" in a multicultural society means:

• Ignoring people from different backgrounds

• Accepting and respecting different beliefs and traditions

• Only interacting with people from your own culture

• Enforcing one’s own culture on others

A "melting pot" is a metaphor that describes:

• A place where cultures mix and become similar

• A society where each culture remains completely separate

• A country with only one official language

• A traditional dish from different cultures

"Cultural heritage" refers to:

• Traditions, customs, and artifacts passed down through generations

• A country’s immigration policies

• The way cultures disappear over time

• 1. A political system

What does "acculturation" mean?

• The complete abandonment of one's original culture

• The forced adoption of another culture

• The process of adapting to a new culture while keeping some original traditions

• The rejection of all foreign customs