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Arbeidsark: Multiculturalism in the UK

Delt av Thomas Borthne-Skattum3. mai 2026

📚 Multiculturalism in the UK — Worksheet

Name: _________________________ Date: _____________ Class: Vg1

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Complete the sentences with words from the box.

Box: *integration • discrimination • diverse • tolerance • Windrush • 14%*

Over __________ of the UK population was born outside the country.

The __________ generation arrived from the Caribbean after WWII to help rebuild Britain.

Multiculturalism goes beyond __________ — it's about celebrating different cultures together.

Despite facing severe __________ in housing and employment, Caribbean migrants built strong communities.

London is one of the world's most __________ cities with over 300 languages spoken.

A key challenge is balancing cultural __________ with preserving cultural identity.

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Draw lines to connect the historical events with their descriptions.

| Event | Description |

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| A. The Windrush Generation | 1. Legal protection against discrimination based on race and religion |

| B. Brick Lane, London's East End | 2. Caribbean migrants invited to rebuild post-war Britain (1948+) |

| C. Equality Act 2010 | 3. Street that symbolizes multicultural Britain with diverse communities |

| D. Notting Hill Carnival | 4. Annual celebration showcasing Caribbean and multicultural culture |

Answers: A — ____ | B — ____ | C — ____ | D — ____

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Answer in 1-2 sentences:

a) What does "multiculturalism" mean in the context of modern Britain?

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b) Why did the UK recruit workers from the Caribbean and South Asia after WWII?

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