Practice Questions for Chapter 7: Colonization, Globalization, and Decolonization

Chapter 7: Colonization, Globalization, and Decolonization

1. What is colonization?
   a) The process of establishing control over a territory and its people
   b) The process of decolonizing a territory
   c) The process of globalization
   d) The process of cultural assimilation
2. True or False: Colonization has had lasting impacts on Indigenous communities worldwide.
   a) True
   b) False
3. Which of the following is a consequence of colonization?
   a) Loss of land and resources
   b) Suppression of Indigenous languages and cultures
   c) Introduction of new governance systems
   d) All of the above
4. True or False: The Global South refers to economically developed countries.
   a) True
   b) False
5. What is the Dependency Theory?
   a) A theory that suggests economically developed countries depend on underdeveloped countries
   b) A theory that suggests underdeveloped countries depend on economically developed countries
   c) A theory that suggests all countries are economically independent
   d) A theory that suggests countries should avoid economic interdependence
6. True or False: Systemic discrimination refers to discriminatory practices embedded in societal structures.
   a) True
   b) False
7. Which of the following is an example of systemic discrimination?
   a) Unequal access to education
   b) Racial profiling by law enforcement
   c) Disparities in healthcare outcomes
   d) All of the above
8. True or False: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives aim to promote fairness and representation in various sectors.
   a) True
   b) False
9. What is decolonization?
   a) The process of reclaiming Indigenous lands and cultures
   b) The process of establishing control over a territory
   c) The process of globalization
   d) The process of cultural assimilation
10. True or False: Decolonization involves dismantling colonial systems and valuing Indigenous knowledge and practices.
    a) True
    b) False
11. Which of the following is a long-term impact of residential schools on Indigenous communities?
    a) Loss of language and cultural practices
    b) Improved educational outcomes
    c) Strengthened community ties
    d) Increased economic prosperity
12. True or False: Reconciliation involves acknowledging past harms and taking action to change behaviour.
    a) True
    b) False
13. What is the goal of Indigenous resurgence?
    a) To reclaim lost land, culture, language, and traditions
    b) To assimilate into mainstream society
    c) To promote colonial ideologies
    d) To reject Indigenous identity
14. True or False: Global migration patterns are influenced by historical and contemporary colonial systems.
    a) True
    b) False
15. Which of the following is a strategy for promoting decolonization?
    a) Valuing and revitalizing Indigenous knowledge and approaches
    b) Dismantling structures that perpetuate the status quo
    c) Addressing unbalanced power dynamics
    d) All of the above