The merging of majority and minority groups, as happened in Brazil, is called:
A) segregation
B) acculturation
C) accommodation
D) amalgamation

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Amalgamation refers to the merging of majority and minority groups into a new, blended group with a distinct culture. This is what occurred in Brazil, where various ethnic and racial groups blended together to create a unique national identity. Segregation refers to the separation of groups, while acculturation and accommodation involve one group adopting the cultural practices of another.

The Merging of Majority and Minority Groups, as Happened in Brazil