Diaspora and Ethnicity

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What is the term used to describe the movement of people from their homeland to a new country?

  1. Diaspora

  2. Migration

  3. Immigration

  4. Emigration


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Migration is the general term used to describe the movement of people from one place to another, including both voluntary and forced movements.

What is the term used to describe a group of people who share a common cultural heritage and identity, often living in a foreign country?

  1. Diaspora

  2. Ethnic group

  3. Immigrant community

  4. Minority group


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diaspora is a term used to describe a group of people who have left their homeland and settled in a foreign country, often maintaining their cultural heritage and identity.

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of diaspora communities?

  1. Shared language

  2. Shared religion

  3. Shared history

  4. Shared political views


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While diaspora communities often share a common language, religion, and history, they may have diverse political views.

What is the term used to describe the process by which diaspora communities maintain their cultural heritage and identity in their new country?

  1. Cultural assimilation

  2. Cultural integration

  3. Cultural pluralism

  4. Cultural retention


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cultural retention is the process by which diaspora communities maintain their cultural heritage and identity in their new country, often through practices such as language maintenance, traditional festivals, and cuisine.

Which of the following is NOT a common challenge faced by diaspora communities?

  1. Discrimination

  2. Racism

  3. Xenophobia

  4. Economic opportunities


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While diaspora communities often face discrimination, racism, and xenophobia, they may also find economic opportunities in their new country.

What is the term used to describe the process by which diaspora communities influence the politics and culture of their homeland?

  1. Diaspora engagement

  2. Diaspora lobbying

  3. Diaspora activism

  4. Diaspora remittances


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diaspora engagement is the process by which diaspora communities influence the politics and culture of their homeland through various means, such as lobbying, activism, and remittances.

Which of the following is NOT a common form of diaspora engagement?

  1. Political activism

  2. Economic investment

  3. Cultural exchange

  4. Educational initiatives


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While diaspora communities often engage in political activism, economic investment, and cultural exchange, educational initiatives are not a common form of diaspora engagement.

What is the term used to describe the process by which diaspora communities contribute to the development of their homeland?

  1. Diaspora development

  2. Diaspora remittances

  3. Diaspora investment

  4. Diaspora philanthropy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diaspora development is the process by which diaspora communities contribute to the development of their homeland through various means, such as remittances, investment, and philanthropy.

Which of the following is NOT a common challenge faced by diaspora communities in their efforts to contribute to the development of their homeland?

  1. Lack of access to capital

  2. Lack of political support

  3. Lack of technical expertise

  4. Lack of cultural understanding


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While diaspora communities often face lack of access to capital, lack of political support, and lack of technical expertise, lack of cultural understanding is not a common challenge.

What is the term used to describe the process by which diaspora communities maintain their ties with their homeland?

  1. Diaspora engagement

  2. Diaspora remittances

  3. Diaspora investment

  4. Diaspora tourism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diaspora engagement is the process by which diaspora communities maintain their ties with their homeland through various means, such as remittances, investment, tourism, and cultural exchange.

Which of the following is NOT a common form of diaspora tourism?

  1. Visiting family and friends

  2. Visiting cultural and historical sites

  3. Participating in festivals and events

  4. Volunteering in community projects


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While diaspora communities often engage in visiting family and friends, visiting cultural and historical sites, and participating in festivals and events, volunteering in community projects is not a common form of diaspora tourism.

What is the term used to describe the process by which diaspora communities influence the policies and practices of their host country?

  1. Diaspora advocacy

  2. Diaspora lobbying

  3. Diaspora activism

  4. Diaspora engagement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diaspora advocacy is the process by which diaspora communities influence the policies and practices of their host country through various means, such as lobbying, activism, and engagement.

Which of the following is NOT a common form of diaspora advocacy?

  1. Political activism

  2. Economic investment

  3. Cultural exchange

  4. Educational initiatives


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

While diaspora communities often engage in political activism, cultural exchange, and educational initiatives, economic investment is not a common form of diaspora advocacy.

What is the term used to describe the process by which diaspora communities contribute to the development of their host country?

  1. Diaspora development

  2. Diaspora remittances

  3. Diaspora investment

  4. Diaspora philanthropy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diaspora development is the process by which diaspora communities contribute to the development of their host country through various means, such as remittances, investment, and philanthropy.

Which of the following is NOT a common challenge faced by diaspora communities in their efforts to contribute to the development of their host country?

  1. Lack of access to capital

  2. Lack of political support

  3. Lack of technical expertise

  4. Lack of cultural understanding


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While diaspora communities often face lack of access to capital, lack of political support, and lack of technical expertise, lack of cultural understanding is not a common challenge.

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