Cultural Contact and Its Impacts
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What role did Eurocentrism play in the context of historical globalization?

  • It contributed to the marginalization of Indigenous perspectives. (correct)
  • It promoted technological advancements in Indigenous societies.
  • It facilitated equal cultural exchange between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
  • It encouraged the recognition of Indigenous languages.

Which of the following was a consequence of colonial rule on Indigenous societies in Canada?

  • Increased population growth among Indigenous peoples.
  • Equal economic opportunities for Indigenous communities.
  • Strengthening of Indigenous governance structures.
  • Loss of Indigenous languages and cultural identity. (correct)

How did industrialization contribute to historical globalization?

  • By increasing the production capabilities and global market integration. (correct)
  • By decreasing reliance on imported goods.
  • By fostering local craftsmanship in Indigenous societies.
  • By promoting the exchange of equitable trade practices.

What was a key impact of residential schools on Indigenous peoples?

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Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between imperialism and globalization?

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Which term refers to a region where a country has significant influence without direct control?

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What economic policy focuses on exporting more than importing to accumulate wealth?

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Which of the following best describes indentured servitude?

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What was a major consequence of the Industrial Revolution?

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What is a protectorate?

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How can paternalism be defined in the context of imperialism?

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Which of the following terms defines the forced labor of individuals owned by others?

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What defines industrialization?

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What is the term used to describe the long-term process of interconnectedness between different societies since the 15th century?

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Which of the following represents the exploitation of a territory or country under political control of another power?

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What does the term 'Cultural Genocide' primarily refer to?

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Which of the following best characterizes 'Eurocentrism'?

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Which historical figure is associated with the phrase, 'Dr. Livingstone, I presume?'

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What does the term 'Hybridization' refer to in the context of cultural contact?

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What is meant by the term 'mercantilism'?

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Which event is known for its significant impact on population transfer and forced labor in the Americas?

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What is colonialism primarily concerned with?

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Which term describes a society composed of diverse cultural groups that coexist?

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What does cultural pluralism emphasize?

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What is the purpose of the Indian Act in Canada?

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What was a major goal of residential schools in Canada?

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What significant change occurred during the Quiet Revolution in Quebec?

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What is hybridization in the context of culture?

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What is the role of the United Nations (UN)?

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What characterizes the middle class in historical context?

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What was the main goal of the Scramble for Africa?

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Which of the following best defines a tariff?

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Which factor does NOT typically cause depopulation?

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What does cultural contact often lead to?

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What is a key characteristic of Eurocentrism?

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How does migration commonly affect populations?

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What is the primary concern associated with deindustrialization?

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What primary goal does Grameen Bank aim to achieve?

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What is a significant characteristic of NGOs?

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The term 'genocide' specifically refers to which of the following?

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What does the concept of reconciliation aim to achieve?

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Which of the following best describes apartheid?

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Gross National Income (GNI) includes which of the following components?

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What was the purpose of Gacaca Courts established in Rwanda?

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What does the term 'Indigenous' refer to?

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Colony

A territory under the control of another country, often exploited for resources and labor.

Historical Globalization

The long-term process of different societies and cultures connecting and integrating, especially since the 15th century. It involves exchange of ideas, goods, technologies, migration, and spread of systems.

Hybridization

The process of cultures mixing and blending, resulting in new and unique cultural forms.

Displacement

The forced removal of people from their land, often due to colonization or conflict.

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Cultural Genocide

The deliberate elimination of a culture, including its traditions, language, and beliefs.

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Imperialism

The act of taking control of another country or territory, often through force or conquest.

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Capitalism

An economic system based on private ownership and the pursuit of profit.

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Eurocentrism

A worldview that emphasizes European values and perspectives as superior to others.

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Colonization

The process of acquiring and controlling territory outside one's own borders, typically for economic, political, or military gain.

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Cultural Mosaic

A term used to describe a society made up of diverse cultural groups that coexist and contribute to a larger, complex cultural whole.

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Cultural Pluralism

The recognition and valuing of the diversity of cultures within a society, allowing for the coexistence of various cultures without forced assimilation.

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Treaties

A formal agreement between nations, often used to establish terms of peace, trade, or land rights.

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Residential Schools

Government-funded, church-run schools aimed at assimilating Indigenous children into Euro-Canadian culture by removing them from their families, frequently leading to abuse and mistreatment.

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Cultural Contact

The exchange of goods, technologies, and ideas between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, often accompanied by negative consequences for Indigenous communities.

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Status Indian

A legal term used in Canada to describe Indigenous people who are registered under the Indian Act and have certain rights and benefits.

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Quiet Revolution

A period of rapid political, social, and cultural change in Quebec during the 1960s, which saw a move toward secularization and greater political activism.

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Assimilation Policies

Policies and practices designed to assimilate Indigenous peoples into dominant society, often leading to loss of language, culture, and identity.

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Globalization

The interconnectedness of nations through trade, communication, and cultural exchange, often shaped by historical power dynamics and inequalities.

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Apartheid

A system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination that existed in South Africa from 1948 to the early 1990s, particularly against Black South Africans.

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Genocide

The intentional and systematic killing of a large group of people, particularly those of a specific ethnic, national, or religious group.

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Reconciliation

The process of restoring relationships between groups, particularly those that have been in conflict, through acknowledgment of past harms and efforts toward healing.

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NGO (Non-Governmental Organization)

Independent, non-profit organizations working on issues like humanitarian aid, human rights, and environmental protection.

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Segregation vs. Integration

The practice of separating groups, often along racial lines (segregation), versus the process of bringing different groups together into a unified society (integration).

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Indigenous

Refers to the original inhabitants of a region or country, often with distinct cultural, social, and political practices, and who may have experienced colonization or displacement.

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Gross National Income (GNI)

A measure of a country's economic output that includes the value of goods and services produced by a country's residents both domestically and abroad.

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Foreign Aid

Financial or material assistance provided by one country to another, typically aimed at promoting development, alleviating poverty, or addressing humanitarian crises.

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Middle Class

A social class that exists between the upper and working classes, characterized by a certain level of wealth, education, and cultural capital.

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Tariff

A tax imposed on imported goods to protect domestic industries by making foreign goods more expensive.

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Empire

A group of states or territories ruled by a single monarch or government, typically with the goal of extending influence or control over others.

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Scramble for Africa

The period in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when European powers rushed to colonize Africa, leading to conflicts and exploitation.

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Oral History

The practice of preserving historical information through spoken accounts and traditions, rather than written records.

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

A measure of the total value of goods and services produced within a country during a specific time period.

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Sphere of Influence

A region where a country has significant economic, political, or military influence over another country or region, but doesn't directly control it.

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Protectorate

A state or territory protected by a more powerful country, but still has some political autonomy.

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Paternalistic

The belief or practice of treating colonized people as if they need guidance and control from imperial powers, often justifying the imposition of Western values and governance.

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Mercantilism

An economic theory that emphasizes a nation's wealth through exporting more than importing, often using colonies and trade monopolies.

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The Silk Road

A network of trade routes connecting Asia, Europe, and Africa from the 2nd century BCE to the 18th century CE, facilitating the exchange of goods, technologies, and ideas.

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Indentured Servant

A person who signed a contract to work for a specific period in exchange for passage to the New World, food, and shelter, common in British colonies.

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Industrialization

The transition from an agricultural-based economy to one based on manufacturing, using modern technologies to increase productivity, often leading to negative consequences.

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Study Notes

Results of Cultural Contact

  • Trade, acculturation, hybridization, displacement, depopulation, cultural genocide (assimilation), genocide are results of cultural contact.

Hero or Villain

  • Conquistadors, Aztec Empire, Smallpox, Tenochtitlan, Spanish Empire, Quebec City, Fur Trade, Iroquois, Algonquin, Huron, Roman Catholic Church, Jesuit, David Livingstone, Porters, Congo River, Congo Free State, Buffalo Bill (Frederick Cody), Wild West Show, Sitting Bull are examples of figures or events related to cultural contact.

SB2A

  • Foundations of Historical Globalization (Imperialism, Capitalism, Eurocentrism, Capitalism), History vs. the Past, historical empathy, worldview, cultural superiority, cross-cultural sensitivity, cultural relativism, stereotyping, ethnocentrism, presentism, Columbus are part of the study material.

SB2B

  • "Gold, Glory, God", (Curiosity, Commerce, Christianity), phases of early contact, White Man's Burden, European perceptions, inference, evidence, explicit vs. implicit message are concepts relating to early contact.

SB2C

  • Coat of Arms, legacy, the Hudson Bay Company, mercantilism, buffalo, First Nation vs. European worldview are discussed.

SB2D

  • Oral vs. written history, the Atlantic Slave Trade, chattel slavery, Columbian Exchange, Triangular Exchange, Scramble for Africa, King Leopold II are components of the study.

SB2E

  • Monopoly, protectionism, Industrial Revolution, Silk Road, capitalism, extraction economy, East India Company, Raj, Gandhi, Salt March, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Burma, Punjab, Kashmir are discussed.

SB2F+G

  • Beothuk, Shanawdithit, depopulation, displacement, genocide, Indian Act, Numbered Treaties, Residential School, John A. MacDonald, Duncan Campbell Scott, land claims (Comprehensive vs. Specific), Statement of Reconciliation, Truth and Reconciliation, Rwandan Genocide, Hutu, Tutsi, Interahamwe, United Nations, Roméo Dallaire, Gacaca Courts, apartheid, South Africa, Afrikaans are included.

Chapter 5 - The Foundations of Globalization

  • Historical Globalization: Interconnectedness and integration of different societies and cultures since the 15th century; exchange of ideas, goods, technologies, migration, and the spread of cultural, economic, and political systems.
  • Colony: A territory or country under the political and economic control of another country.
  • Sphere of Influence: A region where a country holds significant influence.
  • Protectorate: A state under the protection of a more powerful country.
  • Imperialism: Extending a nation's power through colonization, military force, or economic domination.
  • Paternalistic: Treating colonized people as dependents.
  • Mercantilism: Economic theory focusing on exporting more than importing.
  • Silk Road: Network of trade routes connecting Asia, Europe, and Africa.
  • Indentured Servant: Person who signed a contract to work in exchange for passage.
  • Industrial Revolution: Economic and social change from manual labor to machine-based manufacturing.
  • Industrialization: Transition from agricultural to manufacturing-based economy.

Chapter 6 - Legacies of Historical Globalization

  • Empire: Group of states ruled by a single monarch.
  • Scramble for Africa: European colonization of Africa.
  • Oral History: Preserving historical information through spoken accounts.
  • Cultural Contact: Interaction between two or more cultures.
  • Depopulation: Significant decrease in population.
  • Displacement: Forced relocation of people.
  • GDP (Gross Domestic Product): Measure of a country's economic output.
  • International Trade: Exchange of goods and services across borders.
  • Ethnocentrism: Belief in the superiority of one's own culture.

Chapter 7 - Impacts of Historical Globalization on Canada

  • Colonization: Acquiring and controlling territory.
  • Cultural Mosaic: Diverse cultural groups coexisting.
  • Cultural Pluralism: Valuing cultural diversity.
  • Narrative: Interpretation and storytelling of events.
  • Land Claim: Assertion of Indigenous rights to land.
  • Treaties: Agreements between nations.
  • Indian Act: Canadian law defining Indigenous peoples' status.
  • Residential Schools: Government-funded schools for assimilating Indigenous children.

Chapter 8 - Living with the Legacies of Historical Globalization

  • Status Indian: Registered Indigenous people under the Indian Act.
  • Quiet Revolution: Social and political changes in Quebec.
  • Hybridization: Blending of different cultural practices.
  • United Nations: International organization for peace and cooperation.
  • Royal Commission: Public inquiry investigating specific issues.
  • Grameen Bank: Microfinance organization for impoverished individuals.
  • NGO (Non-Governmental Organization): Independent, non-profit organizations.
  • Gacaca Courts: Community-based courts in Rwanda.
  • Indigenous: Original inhabitants of a region.
  • Genocide: Intentional killing of a large group of people based on ethnicity, nationality or religious group
  • GNI (Gross National Income):Measure of GNI includes the value of goods and services produced by a country's residents both domestically and abroad
  • Foreign Aid: Financial or material assistance provided by one country to another.

Reconciliation, Apartheid, Internment, Segregation vs. Integration

  • Reconciliation: Restoring relationships between groups.
  • Apartheid: Racial segregation in South Africa.
  • Internment: Confinement of people.
  • Segregation vs. Integration: Separating or uniting groups.

Key Questions/Outcomes

  • Impact of historical globalization on Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
  • Consequences of European contact, historical globalization, and imperialism on Aboriginal societies.
  • Exchange of goods and technologies, depopulation, and influences on government and social institutions.
  • Foundations of historical globalization.
  • Relationship between historical globalization and imperialism.
  • Impacts on Indigenous peoples.
  • Contemporary global issues with historical roots.
  • Efforts to address impacts on Indigenous peoples.
  • Legacies influencing current globalization.

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Explore the multifaceted results of cultural contact, including trade, hybridization, and cultural genocide. This quiz delves into key figures and events, as well as foundational concepts in historical globalization. Test your knowledge on the interactions between empires and indigenous cultures.

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