Chapter 9 (Lesson 1 & 2 Quiz)

People who are blind are members of an ethnic minority.

• True

• False

The more ethnocentric a person is, the more likely he or she is to feel prejudice against others.

• True

• False

Racial categories are rooted in biology.

• True

• False

A racial minority often holds an unequal share of society’s privileges.

• True

• False

There is no evidence that some races are innately more intelligent than others.

• True

• False

Which kind of minority is typically defined by physical characteristics.

• racial

• assimilated

An important characteristic of a minority is that

• its members must all be of the same race.

• it is dominated by the majority.

How does an ethnic minority diff er from a race?

• Genetics plays a role in an ethnic minority.

• Cultural differences define ethnic minorities.

Ethnocentrism often involves

• negative attitudes toward ethnic minorities.

• acceptance of ethnic minorities by a majority.

Which of the following is characteristic of the relationship between minority and majority groups?

• Members of the majority have greater access to goods and services.

• Members of the minority often regard traits of the majority as inferior.