Ethnic Studies Quiz

What are ethnic studies?

• Courses that focus on the social, political, economic, and historical perspectives of America's diverse racial and ethnic groups

• Courses that promote ethnic chauvinism and divisive propaganda

• Courses that challenge the prevailing narrative of black inferiority

• Courses that teach black history in U.S. schools

Why are students fighting for ethnic studies?

• To promote ethnic chauvinism and divisive propaganda

• To close cultural gaps in the curriculum

• To challenge the prevailing narrative of black inferiority

• To teach black history in U.S. schools

When did ethnic studies first emerge on college campuses?

• In the 1900s

• In the 1960s

• In 1994

• In recent years

What did the Stanford University research find about the impact of ethnic studies?

• It had no significant impact on student performance

• It improved student attendance, GPA, and high-school credits

• It only benefited boys and Hispanic students

• It had no effect on math and science subjects

What did Camille Z. Charles suggest about the importance of ethnic studies for all students?

• It is only important for academically at-risk students

• It is vital for all children of color to see themselves in history

• It is unnecessary for white students to learn about people of color

• It is important for white students to reinforce racial stereotypes

What did Siobhan King Brooks mention as the benefits of ethnic studies for all students of color?

• Improved critical-thinking skills and self-esteem

• Advancement in education, communities, and careers

• Empowerment from knowing their involvement in U.S. history

• All of the above

What did the Providence Student Union campaign advocate for?

• Ethnic studies for all high-school students

• Elimination of ethnic studies in schools

• Exclusion of people of color from history textbooks

• Promotion of divisive propaganda

What did Camille Z. Charles state about the consequences of excluding certain groups from history and culture?

• It reinforces the superiority of Anglo-American or white American history and experience

• It promotes prejudice and negative stereotypes

• It feeds misinformation and miseducation

• All of the above