Understanding Diversity

The video explores the concept of diversity, highlighting its presence in nature, human characteristics, and cultural expressions. It delves into cultural diversity, emphasizing historical isolation and interaction among cultures. Linguistic diversity is discussed, focusing on the variety of languages and dialects. The video also covers functional diversity, explaining different types of disabilities. Finally, it addresses ethnic and biological diversity, showcasing the richness of cultural expressions and biodiversity.

What does diversity mean in the context of the natural world?

• Variety and multiplicity

• Uniformity

• Monotony

• Simplicity

How did cultural diversity develop historically?

• Through constant global interaction

• In complete isolation or limited contact

• By copying other cultures

• Through modern technology

What is the significance of the Day of Cultural Diversity?

• To encourage economic growth

• To value and protect cultural differences

• To celebrate technological advancements

• To promote uniformity

Which of the following is NOT a major language spoken worldwide?

• English

• Spanish

• Mandarin

• Latin

What does linguistic diversity include?

• The number of speakers of a language

• The variety of languages and dialects

• Only the number of languages

• The age of a language

How many languages are estimated to be spoken worldwide?

• Around 7,000

• Around 5,000

• Around 3,000

• Around 1,000

What is the politically correct term that is replacing 'disability'?

• Functional diversity

• Mental challenge

• Physical limitation

• Special needs

Which of the following is a type of functional diversity?

• Ethnic

• Cultural

• Visual

• Linguistic

Which of the following is an example of ethnic diversity?

• Distinct cultural practices of the Masai and Yanomami

• Various languages spoken in a country

• Different species in a forest

• Different types of disabilities

What is biodiversity?

• The cultural practices of a region

• The number of languages spoken

• The variety of living organisms in an ecosystem

• The uniformity of species