Ethnic Studies Quiz

What is the definition of ethnic studies?

• A. The study of different ethnicities in the United States

• B. The study of indigenous cultures in the United States

• C. The study of European history in the United States

• D. The study of world religions in the United States

Who fought for the establishment of ethnic studies in 1968-1969?

• A. The Asian Pacific American community

• B. The Black Student Union

• C. The Hispanic/Latino community

• D. The Native American community

How did the speaker fall in love with ethnic studies?

• A. Through a community college class

• B. Through a high school walkout

• C. Through a college program for elementary school children

• D. Through a teacher who made them feel valued

What is the purpose of ethnic studies?

• A. To eliminate racism and oppression

• B. To promote European history and culture

• C. To study the history of indigenous peoples

• D. To teach world religions

Which community was the speaker a part of during the civil rights movement?

• A. Asian American community

• B. Black community

• C. Hispanic/Latino community

• D. Native American community

What did the speaker's teacher in sixth grade teach them about?

• A. The history of the Philippines

• B. The history of Mexico

• C. The history of indigenous civilizations

• D. The history of European colonization

How did the speaker's experience in ethnic studies help them understand themselves?

• A. By learning about their own culture and heritage

• B. By studying world religions

• C. By exploring European history

• D. By understanding the struggles of other communities

What did the speaker's involvement in ethnic studies lead them to do?

• A. Become an activist

• B. Become a scholar

• C. Become a teacher

• D. Become a community organizer