Immigration Quiz

Which of the following is true about immigration during 1800s and early 1900s?

• The immigrants came to Utah in search of cheeseburgers
• Many of the new immigrants came from Brazil and Canada
• Many new immigrants came to Utah for jobs in the mining industry
• Immigrants formed baseball leagues that later developed into the major leagues we know today

Which of the following is a reason that brought non-Mormon groups to Utah? 

• Railroad
• Mining
• Agriculture
• All of the Above (all the answers)

How did migration of non-Mormon groups increase the culltural diversity of Utah? 

• Migration brought in groups from different countries
• Migration brought in other religions
• Migration brought in new traditions and food
• All of the above (all the answers)

What two islands did the majority of immigrants pass through to enter the United States?

• Ellis Island and Liberty Island
• Ellis Island and Angel Island
• Ellis Island and Alcatraz
• Ellis Island and Prince Edward Island

What is the difference between immigraiton and emigration?

• Immigration is when people exit the country and emigration is when people come into a country
• There is no difference
• Immigration is when people come into a country and emigration is when people exit the country
• Immigration is when you jump into a plane and emigration is when you leave with a person with an E name

What is culture?

• something that you grow in a Petri dish
• when your parents make you watch an opera
• the beliefs, behaviors, and other characteristics common to a group
• the language, skin color and hair color of a group

What is an example of how diverse cultures have influenced Utah?

• Greek Festival and the Festival of Colors

• Students recite the Pledge of Allegiance daily.

• There is mandatory education for all children.

• We sing different culture songs in choir.

What is an ethnic group?

• A group of people who are all the same
• A group of people who love tacos
• people of the same race or nationality who share a distinctive culture
• a group of people with similar customs and traditions

Which of the following is an example of discrimination?

• encouraging new immigrants to learn English
• some organizations helped immigrants find housing and jobs
• laws created to prevent certain ethnic groups from immigrating to the USA
• when immigrants continue practicing their own culture after coming to the USA

Many cultures influence Utah, which of the following are cultural festivals that occur in Utah? 

• Cheese Rolling Festival, Sheep Days, Moose Dropping Festival
• Scottish Festival, Jacobs Festival, Kirkman Festival
• OktoberFest, Tuna Tossing Festival, La Tomatina Festival
• Swiss Days, The Festival of Colors, Scottish Festival