Why Cultural Diversity Matters

What is the main message of Michael Gavin's TED talk?

• We should all speak the same language to communicate better.

• Cultural diversity is disappearing and this loss affects us all.

• Learning new languages is difficult but necessary.

• The speaker prefers traditional cultures over modern ones.

What does the term 'wicked problems' mean in discourse?

• Problems that are very wicked.

• Problems that are difficult and complex to solve.

• Problems that are simple but ignored.

• Problems caused by lack of education.

Why does the speaker mention the island of Malakula?

• To explain where they grew up.

• To show how globalization threatens cultural diversity.

• To describe a beautiful vacation spot.

• To introduce a new language that is growing.

Why do some parents stop teaching their children their indigenous language?

• Because they believe it is not useful in modern society.

• Because schools force them to speak only English.

• Because children refuse to learn it.

• Because the government prohibits these languages.

What does the example of malaria treatment show?

• That traditional knowledge plays a role in medical advances.

• That indigenous knowledge has contributed to important scientific discoveries.

• That modern science is better than traditional medicine.

• That the British invented the cure for malaria.

What does the word 'imbalance' mean in the context of the talk?

• A situation where one group dominates or has more power than another.

• Equality between two things.

• The loss of languages.

• The ability to speak two languages.

Cultural diversity limits creativity and problem-solving.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Globalization can both connect people and threaten cultural uniqueness.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Losing a language only affects the people who speak it.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Preserving cultural diversity is a responsibility shared by everyone.

• TRUE

• FALSE