Question 1

In addition to size,what other characteristic of the Hispanic market has drawn advertisers?

Accepted Answer

Station loyalty is a significant characteristic of the Hispanic market that attracts advertisers, as it indicates a consistent and engaged audience for their messages.

Question 2

Among the groups within the Cambodian,Laotian,Hmong,and Vietnamese refugee cultures,Tran Minh Tung (1990)found the group who was least at risk for marginalization to be ______.

Accepted Answer

Tran Minh Tung (1990) found within the Cambodian, Laotian, Hmong, and Vietnamese refugee cultures, women were the least at risk for marginalization. This could be due to the traditional roles and value placed on women in these cultures as caretakers and family-oriented individuals.

Question 3

What percentage of the U.S.population in 2015 claimed ancestry from an English-speaking country as an important part of their identity?

Accepted Answer

According to a 2015 survey by the Pew Research Center, 20% of the U.S. population claimed ancestry from an English-speaking country (such as the United Kingdom, Canada, or Australia) as an important part of their identity.

Question 4

What is the percentage of indigenous populations among the world's population?

Accepted Answer

While it is difficult to determine an exact percentage, it is estimated that indigenous populations make up around 5% of the world's population. This can vary greatly by region, with some areas having much higher percentages of indigenous populations.

Question 5

Those with the capability of speaking and comprehending the Spanish language,who claim ancestry from a Spanish-speaking country,and who identify with a shared culture are often labeled ______.

Accepted Answer

The term "Hispanic" is commonly used to refer to individuals who speak Spanish, have ancestry from a Spanish-speaking country, and identify with a shared culture. "Mexican-American" refers specifically to individuals with Mexican ancestry who live in the United States, and "Spanish origin" may refer to individuals who have ancestry from Spain specifically. "Spanish speaking" is too broad and does not necessarily imply a shared culture or ancestry.

Question 6

The largest Spanish-language television network in the United States is ______.

Accepted Answer

Univision is known as the largest Spanish-language television network in the United States, reaching over 90% of Hispanic households in the country. Galavision and Telemundo are also popular Spanish-language networks, but they are not as large as Univision. SIN (Sistema Nacional de Televisión) is a former national television network in Mexico and is not relevant to the question about Spanish-language networks in the United States.

Question 7

What percentage of Amish youth choose to accept an Amish identity?

Accepted Answer

According to research, approximately 80-90% of Amish youth choose to accept an Amish identity.

Question 8

Where do Hmong populations primarily live within the United States?

Accepted Answer

According to the 2010 US Census Bureau, the Hmong populations primarily live in California, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Question 9

Ethnic Koreans in post-Soviet states experienced ______.

Accepted Answer

Ethnic Koreans in post-Soviet states faced marginalization, as they often struggled with discrimination, limited job opportunities, and difficulty maintaining their cultural identity while living in a predominantly non-Korean society.

Question 10

Replacing the melting pot analogy,the salad or stew analogy is evidence of which prevalent view of immigration in the United States today?

Accepted Answer

The salad or stew analogy suggests that different cultures and identities can exist together while retaining their distinctiveness. This aligns with the view of integration, which recognizes and values diversity while also promoting inclusion and unity.

Question 11

What does the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples suggest?

Accepted Answer

The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples emphasizes the rights of indigenous peoples to maintain and strengthen their distinct political, legal, economic, social, and cultural institutions, and to participate fully in the political, economic, social, and cultural life of the state, thus suggesting a privileged position in terms of rights and recognition.

Question 12

Amish settlements in the United States are examples of voluntary ______ in American society.

Accepted Answer

The Amish are known for their deliberately separate way of life, living apart from much of mainstream society and preserving their own religious and cultural traditions. Therefore, the concept of "voluntary separation" best describes their settlement patterns.

Question 13

Which is the term originally used to refer to the experiences of Jews,and later Armenians,who were forcibly exiled from their homelands,but more recently used to include all groups that move from one part of the world to another?

Accepted Answer

The term diaspora originally referred to the experiences of Jews and later Armenians, who were forcibly exiled from their homelands. However, it has more recently been used to include all groups that move from one part of the world to another, often due to political, economic, or social reasons. Therefore, B is the correct answer.

Question 14

The Hmong,who left Laos,and the Montagnard,who left Vietnam,experienced ______ when they arrived in the United States.

Accepted Answer

The Hmong and Montagnard experienced marginalization when they arrived in the United States. Marginalization refers to being pushed to the fringes of society and not being integrated with the mainstream culture. The Hmong and Montagnard faced barriers like language and cultural differences, which made it difficult for them to assimilate and integrate into American society. They were often discriminated against and faced challenges in accessing education, healthcare, and employment opportunities.

Question 15

Gelassenheit is a common German word in Amish life that means ______.

Accepted Answer

Gelassenheit is a German word commonly used in Amish culture that means submission or letting go of one's own will in favor of the collective good of the community. It emphasizes the importance of humility, obedience, and the willingness to work together for the benefit of all, rather than individual desires or ambitions.

Question 16

Spanglish is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

Spanglish is a mixture of Spanish and English, where speakers switch between the two languages within a single conversation or sentence. This phenomenon is called code-switching. It is not an artificial language like Esperanto and it is not a universal language.

Question 17

The word or phrase most often used to describe the assimilation of early immigrants into the United States was ______.

Accepted Answer

The term "melting pot" is commonly used to describe the assimilation process of immigrants in the United States, where different cultures blend together to create a new American identity. This term has been widely used in American history and culture.

Question 18

Prior to the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway,how large was the population of Koreans as compared to that of Russians in the Russian Far East?

Accepted Answer

Prior to the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway, Koreans outnumbered Russians in the Russian Far East. The region had a significant Korean population due to migration, while Russian settlement was less extensive at that time.

Question 19

What percentage of the U.S.population in 2015 claimed ancestry from a Spanish-speaking country as an important part of their identity?

Accepted Answer

According to a 2015 Pew Research Center survey, 18% of the U.S. population claimed ancestry from a Spanish-speaking country as an important part of their identity.

Question 20

Which culture was forced to flee Laos for the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Hmong people were forced to flee Laos due to their involvement in the Vietnam War and persecution by the communist government. Many Hmong refugees resettled in the United States.

Quiz 11: Cultures Within Cultures