Unit Review: Where do we come from?

Who is known as the father of scientific racism?

• Dr. Samuel Morton

• Charles Darwin

• Gregor Mendel

• Francis Galton

What has recent genetic research revealed about humanity?

• All humans are descendants of European ancestors

• All humans are closely related and descendants of African ancestors

• Humans evolved independently on different continents

• Humans have no common ancestors

What is the role of genetics in human diversity?

• Genetics has no role in human diversity

• Genetic changes occur through random mutations, leading to variations

• Genetics only affects physical appearance, not diversity

• Genetics is solely responsible for cultural differences

When did non-Africans trace their ancestry to a small group of individuals who left Africa?

• 10,000 years ago

• 60,000 years ago

• 100,000 years ago

• 200,000 years ago

What advantage did mutations provide to humans as they dispersed around the world?

• Ability to fly

• Ability to breathe underwater

• Ability to cope with low oxygen levels

• Ability to live without water

What does the DNA Discussion Project emphasize about race?

• Race is a scientifically proven concept

• Race is a human construct with no scientific basis

• Race is determined by skin color alone

• Race is a fixed genetic category

What has genetic sequencing opened new discussions about?

• The extinction of certain species

• The future of artificial intelligence

• Human diversity

• The history of ancient civilizations

What does modern genetics say about the concept of race?

• It supports traditional racial categorizations

• It shows race is a complex genetic category

• It does not support the historical concept of race

• It proves race is determined by intelligence

What was the original meaning of the word 'negro'?

• A simple descriptor

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  A derogatory term

• A term of endearment

• A term for violence

Why does Neal A. Lester believe the n-word is complex?

• It has a simple history

• It has layered complexities and a racialized history

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  It is only used by African Americans

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  It is not used in modern language