A large group of people who migrate from their homeland and maintain cultural connections abroad

A temporary relocation for seasonal work

A system of refugee resettlement

Intervening obstacles are:

Unexpected challenges that prevent or delay migration (correct)

Factors that make migration easier

Economic opportunities that arise during migration

A guest worker is: a) Someone who permanently relocates for a job b) A temporary worker allowed into a country for employment

A temporary worker allowed into a country for employment

Someone who permanently relocates for a job

What is circular migration?

A repetitive movement between two or more locations, often for work

A migration based on seasonal factors

A forced migration due to conflict

Which of the following is an example of transnational migration?

A person maintaining connections between their home and host country while frequently traveling between both

A family permanently relocating from Mexico to the U.S.

A worker moving seasonally between the U.S. and Canada

A group of people moving due to religious persecution

Intervening opportunities refer to:

Attractive job offers or living conditions that cause migrants to stop before reaching their intended destination

Barriers that prevent migration

The challenges of returning home after migration

What is external migration?

Migration that crosses international borders (correct)

Migration that occurs within a single country

Migration for agricultural purposes

A person forced to flee their country due to conflict, persecution, or disaster

Someone who moves voluntarily for work opportunities

A traveler who frequently moves between countries

Which of the following is a major reason people become refugees?

Escaping war or persecution in their home country

Seeking better job opportunities

Pursuing higher education abroad

Looking for a better climate to live in

What is one major challenge refugees often face when arriving in a host country?

Difficulty obtaining work permits and accessing services

Instant citizenship and legal protection

Easy access to jobs and housing

Immediate government-sponsored financial assistance

Which of the following best describes a refugee camp?

A temporary shelter for people who have fled their home countries

A permanent settlement for displaced persons

A government facility for immigrants applying for visas

A military zone for people awaiting relocation

In Salam Neighbor, what is one way refugees try to rebuild their lives in the Za'atari refugee camp?

Starting small businesses and community projects

Traveling back and forth between Syria and Jordan

Receiving large financial support from the government

Returning to Syria as soon as possible

How does Salam Neighbor challenge common misconceptions about refugees?

It highlights refugees' resilience, entrepreneurship, and desire to contribute to society

It shows that most refugees are dangerous and uneducated

It proves that refugee camps provide long-term housing and security

It argues that all refugees return to their home countries eventually

The Refugee Project shows that refugee crises have occurred worldwide. What is one of the largest modern refugee crises?

European migration for work opportunities

Japanese relocation for natural disasters

What is the role of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)?

To provide support and protection for refugees worldwide

To relocate refugees back to their home countries

To grant immediate citizenship to asylum seekers

To offer financial aid only to refugee camps

What is an asylum seeker?

A person who has left their country and is seeking legal protection in another

Someone who moves to a new country for better job opportunities

A migrant traveling for seasonal work

An individual waiting for citizenship approval in a new country

According to The Refugee Project, why do many refugees struggle to return to their home countries?

Ongoing conflict, persecution, or destruction of infrastructure in their home country

They receive permanent housing in the host country

They prefer life in a new country over their homeland

Why do many refugees send remittances back to their home countries?

To support family members who remain behind

To invest in business opportunities

To save money for future migration

Between 1910 and 1970, approximately six million African Americans moved from the rural South to urban centers in the North and West. This movement, known as the Great Migration, was driven by factors such as racial segregation, limited economic opportunities, and violence in the South. Many migrants sought better-paying jobs in cities like Chicago, Detroit, and New York, leading to significant cultural and demographic changes in the U.S. Which of the following was a major push factor for the Great Migration?

Racial discrimination and limited job opportunities in the South

The discovery of gold in the North

Economic opportunities in Southern agriculture

The introduction of new immigration laws

The Atlantic Slave Trade (1500s-1800s) The Atlantic Slave Trade forcibly removed millions of Africans from their homelands and transported them across the Atlantic Ocean to work primarily on plantations in the Americas. Enslaved people endured horrific conditions on the Middle Passage, and their labor played a critical role in the economic development of European colonies. This forced migration led to the formation of the African diaspora, permanently shaping cultures across the Americas. What was one long-term impact of the Atlantic Slave Trade?

The formation of the African diaspora

The immediate abolition of slavery

The Irish Potato Famine Migration (1845-1852) The Irish Potato Famine, caused by a potato blight, led to mass starvation and economic hardship in Ireland. Over one million people died, and another million emigrated, primarily to the United States and Britain. Many Irish immigrants faced discrimination in their new countries but played a significant role in the labor force, particularly in cities like Boston and New York. Which migration event resulted from a severe famine in the 19th century?

The Irish Potato Famine Migration

The Partition of India Migration

The Irish Potato Famine Migration (1845-1852) The Irish Potato Famine, caused by a potato blight, led to mass starvation and economic hardship in Ireland. Over one million people died, and another million emigrated, primarily to the United States and Britain. Many Irish immigrants faced discrimination in their new countries but played a significant role in the labor force, particularly in cities like Boston and New York. What was a major pull factor for Irish migrants during this period?

Economic opportunities in the U.S. and Britain

The chance to escape religious persecution

A desire to return to Ireland after the famine ended

The discovery of oil in Western Europe

The Partition of India (1947) In 1947, the British government divided India into two independent nations—India and Pakistan—based largely on religious differences. This partition led to one of the largest mass migrations in history, with over 15 million people moving across the new borders. Violence, displacement, and long-term political tensions between India and Pakistan followed. What was the main push factor for the Partition of India migration?

Religious violence and political division

The Partition of India (1947) In 1947, the British government divided India into two independent nations—India and Pakistan—based largely on religious differences. This partition led to one of the largest mass migrations in history, with over 15 million people moving across the new borders. Violence, displacement, and long-term political tensions between India and Pakistan followed. What was a long-term effect of the Partition of India migration?

Ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan

The spread of the Black Lives Matter movement

The establishment of Viking settlements

The end of European colonial rule worldwide

Ellis Island and European Immigration (1892-1954) Ellis Island, located in New York Harbor, was the primary processing center for millions of European immigrants entering the United States between 1892 and 1954. Many immigrants came seeking better economic opportunities, religious freedom, or political stability. The island became a symbol of the American Dream, though many immigrants faced strict inspections and the fear of deportation. Ellis Island was historically significant as:

The processing center for millions of European immigrants

A major battle site in the American Civil War

The center of African diaspora culture

Ellis Island and European Immigration (1892-1954) Ellis Island, located in New York Harbor, was the primary processing center for millions of European immigrants entering the United States between 1892 and 1954. Many immigrants came seeking better economic opportunities, religious freedom, or political stability. The island became a symbol of the American Dream, though many immigrants faced strict inspections and the fear of deportation. What was a major pull factor for European migration to the U.S. in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

Industrial jobs and land opportunities

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is internal migration?

Movement within a country

Movement between countries

Migration due to natural disasters

Migration due to war

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes chain migration?

Migration due to environmental disasters

Migration where one person moves first and then helps others follow

Seasonal migration for employment

Forced relocation due to government policies

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An individual who leaves their country to settle elsewhere is called a(n):

Immigrant

Emigrant

Refugee

Guest Worker

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the key difference between voluntary migration and forced migration?

Voluntary migration is seasonal, while forced migration is permanent.

Voluntary migration is for work, while forced migration is for safety.

Voluntary migration is a choice, while forced migration happens due to external pressures.

Voluntary migration requires legal documentation, while forced migration does not.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Refugees are different from other migrants because they:

Move for job opportunities

Are forced to leave due to persecution, war, or violence

Travel seasonally for work

Are primarily concerned with economic reasons

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Push factors in migration refer to:

Attractive aspects of a destination country

Conditions that drive people away from their homeland (correct)

Opportunities that arise unexpectedly during migration

Legal restrictions on migration

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are remittances?

Payments migrants send back to their home country

Legal documents allowing migration

The process of migrating in a circular pattern

Trade agreements between countries

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Migration Test

What is internal migration?

Which of the following best describes chain migration?

An individual who leaves their country to settle elsewhere is called a(n):

What is the key difference between voluntary migration and forced migration?

Refugees are different from other migrants because they:

Push factors in migration refer to:

What are remittances?

What is diaspora?

Intervening obstacles are:

Which type of migration occurs when people migrate back to their homeland after a period abroad?

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