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Race and Ethnicity in Global Context

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of race and ethnicity in a global context. It covers topics such as the history of race and ethnicity, the social and political implications of race and ethnicity, and the ways in which race and ethnicity intersect with other forms of identity.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the primary factor that determines a person's race?

  1. Skin color

  2. Ancestry

  3. Culture

  4. Religion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Race is a social construct that is based on physical characteristics, such as skin color, hair texture, and facial features. While ancestry, culture, and religion can also play a role in shaping a person's identity, they are not the primary factors that determine race.

Which of the following is an example of institutional racism?

  1. A police officer stops a Black person for driving while Black.

  2. A Black person is denied a job because of their race.

  3. A Black person is paid less than a White person for the same job.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Institutional racism is a system of racial discrimination that is embedded in the institutions of a society. It can take many forms, including police brutality, employment discrimination, and wage disparities.

What is the term for the process by which people from different racial and ethnic groups come together to form a new, blended culture?

  1. Assimilation

  2. Integration

  3. Acculturation

  4. Amalgamation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amalgamation is the process by which people from different racial and ethnic groups come together to form a new, blended culture. This can happen through intermarriage, cultural exchange, and other forms of social interaction.

Which of the following is an example of a racial stereotype?

  1. Black people are good at sports.

  2. Asian people are good at math.

  3. White people are more intelligent than other races.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Racial stereotypes are widely held beliefs about the characteristics of a particular racial group. They are often negative and inaccurate, and they can lead to discrimination and prejudice.

What is the term for the process by which people from different racial and ethnic groups come to live together in close proximity?

  1. Assimilation

  2. Integration

  3. Acculturation

  4. Amalgamation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Integration is the process by which people from different racial and ethnic groups come to live together in close proximity. This can happen through residential integration, school integration, or other forms of social interaction.

Which of the following is an example of a racial slur?

  1. The N-word

  2. The C-word

  3. The J-word

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Racial slurs are words or phrases that are used to denigrate or insult a particular racial group. They are often used in a derogatory or hateful manner.

What is the term for the belief that one's own race or ethnicity is superior to others?

  1. Racism

  2. Ethnocentrism

  3. Xenophobia

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own race or ethnicity is superior to others. It can lead to prejudice, discrimination, and conflict.

Which of the following is an example of a hate crime?

  1. A cross burning

  2. A swastika painted on a synagogue

  3. A lynching

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hate crimes are crimes that are motivated by prejudice or hatred towards a particular group of people. They can include violence, property damage, or threats.

What is the term for the process by which people from different racial and ethnic groups come to share a common culture?

  1. Assimilation

  2. Integration

  3. Acculturation

  4. Amalgamation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Acculturation is the process by which people from different racial and ethnic groups come to share a common culture. This can happen through language acquisition, adoption of customs and traditions, and other forms of cultural exchange.

Which of the following is an example of a racial microaggression?

  1. Asking a Black person if they are from Africa.

  2. Telling a Hispanic person that they speak good English.

  3. Assuming that a Muslim woman is oppressed.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Racial microaggressions are subtle, everyday insults or slights that are directed towards a person of color. They can be intentional or unintentional, but they can have a negative impact on the person's self-esteem and well-being.

What is the term for the belief that all races are equal and should be treated with respect?

  1. Racism

  2. Ethnocentrism

  3. Xenophobia

  4. Anti-racism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Anti-racism is the belief that all races are equal and should be treated with respect. It is a commitment to actively opposing racism and discrimination.

Which of the following is an example of a racial profiling?

  1. A police officer stops a Black person for driving while Black.

  2. A security guard follows a Black person around a store.

  3. A landlord refuses to rent an apartment to a Black person.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Racial profiling is the practice of targeting a person for suspicion or investigation based on their race or ethnicity. It is a form of discrimination that can lead to harassment, arrest, and even violence.

What is the term for the belief that one's own race or ethnicity is inferior to others?

  1. Racism

  2. Ethnocentrism

  3. Xenophobia

  4. Self-hatred


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Self-hatred is the belief that one's own race or ethnicity is inferior to others. It can lead to feelings of shame, guilt, and low self-esteem.

Which of the following is an example of a racial segregation?

  1. A school district that is divided along racial lines.

  2. A neighborhood that is predominantly Black or White.

  3. A church that is only open to members of a particular race.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Racial segregation is the practice of separating people of different races or ethnicities from each other. It can be done through laws, policies, or social customs.

What is the term for the belief that all races are equal and should be treated with respect?

  1. Racism

  2. Ethnocentrism

  3. Xenophobia

  4. Egalitarianism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Egalitarianism is the belief that all races are equal and should be treated with respect. It is a commitment to actively opposing racism and discrimination.

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