STAMPED (for kids) Vocabulary Quiz 7.2-7.1

The meaning of the word 'enslave' is 'To make someone a slave'

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

What does the term 'oppression' mean?

• To fight against the force or effect of something

• Continued cruel or unjust treatment or control

• To break away from or rise against a force or authority

• A situation in which statements or ideas are in opposition to one another

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the definition of 'racism'?

• Unfairness

• Unequal distribution of resources and opportunities

• People who are treated unfairly due to the color of their skin or background

• Unjust or prejudicial treatment of people, based on factors of their identity

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the meaning of the word 'equality'?

• To fight against the force or effect of something

• Continued cruel or unjust treatment or control

• Unequal distribution of resources and opportunities

• The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Zoe, Abigail, and Benjamin are watching a movie about ancient civilizations. In the movie, a king threatens to 'enslave' the people of a conquered city. What does 'enslave' mean in this context?

• To make someone a slave

• Of less importance or value

• The institution and practice of owning and treating human beings as property

• Cruel; lacking human qualities of compassion, kindness and mercy

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

In the text it states, Thomas Jefferson was "wishy washy" because he said one thing but really did something totally different from The Declaration of Independence. This is an example of a

(a)  

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

The term 'oppression' means 'Continued cruel or unjust treatment or control'

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

In a school debate, Liam argues that the school should 'abolish' the use of paper and switch to digital methods. What does Liam mean by 'abolish'?

• Speaking for or acting on behalf of someone

• To break away from or rise against a force or authority

• To make someone a slave

• To officially end or get rid of something

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Sophia, Charlotte, and Benjamin are discussing about a topic in their social studies class. They are trying to define 'racism'. Benjamin says it's about 'unfairness', Charlotte thinks it's 'unequal distribution of resources and opportunities', Sophia believes it's when 'people are treated unfairly due to the color of their skin or background', and their teacher describes it as 'unjust or prejudicial treatment of people, based on factors of their identity'. Who among them gave the closest definition of 'racism'?

• Benjamin - Unfairness

• Charlotte - Unequal distribution of resources and opportunities

• Sophia - People who are treated unfairly due to the color of their skin or background

• Teacher - Unjust or prejudicial treatment of people, based on factors of their identity

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

In your own words, define Injustice and give one example.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2