Multiculturalism and Assimilation · AP Japanese Language and Culture

AP Japanese Language and Culture Quiz

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Passage: In contemporary Japan, multiculturalism has expanded through foreign residents, international marriages, and everyday cultural exchange. Historical influences from China and Korea shaped early writing and Buddhism, while the Meiji era imported Western legal and educational models. Today, Brazilian Japanese communities in Aichi and Shizuoka have supported Portuguese-language services and school support programs. Convenience stores sell onigiri beside halal-certified snacks, and some neighborhoods host international festivals with taiko, samba, and food stalls. Japanese also borrowed words like パン (from Portuguese) and アルバイト (from German), showing long-term linguistic layering. The text contrasts assimilation—pressuring newcomers to adopt dominant norms—with multiculturalism—supporting multiple identities within shared civic life. It notes that workplaces often expect Japanese-only communication, yet local volunteer groups offer language classes and interpretation. Overall, integration is described as practical and incremental, balancing social cohesion with respect for difference. According to the text, which pairing correctly matches a loanword with its cited source language?

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