Unit 1

Question 1

Aboriginal people

Answer 1

a collective name for the original inhabitants of an area and their descendants (plural: Aboriginals); the word “indigenous” can also be used in place of “aboriginal”

Question 2

civic

Answer 2

citizenship in a city, region, or country

For example, “civic pride” can mean pride in one’s city, region, or nation. Someone who shows civic pride might be a volunteer helping to organize a local sporting event.

Question 3

civic nationalism

Answer 3

nationalism based on shared political values or beliefs as a foundation for citizenship in a nation state

The ethnic, cultural, or religious background of each citizen is not important. For example, Canada has a policy of multiculturalism (the acceptance of many cultures), but all Canadian citizens accept the democratic form of government.