Berry's Use of the Term 'Assimilation' Refers to Immigrants

question 37

Multiple Choice

Berry's use of the term 'assimilation' refers to immigrants:

• A) giving up their traditional culture in favour of embracing the host culture.
• B) becoming bicultural.
• C) maintaining their home culture but relating to the host culture at the same time.
• D) losing their personal identity.

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Definitions:

Horyuji

One of the oldest and most significant temples in Japan, known for its wooden architecture, ancient artifacts, and as a repository of Japanese art history.

Kondo

Japanese, “golden hall.” The main hall for worship in a Japanese Buddhist temple complex. The kondo contained statues of the Buddha and the bodhisattvas to whom the temple was dedicated.

Yayoi Period

An era in Japanese history, from around 300 BC to 300 AD, marked by the introduction of rice agriculture, metalworking, and new pottery styles.

Pit Dwellings

Ancient or prehistoric dwellings dug into the ground and often covered with roofs, providing insulation from the environment.