11/4 Review Quiz

assuage (v.)

• to make easier

• to draw forth

• used often, commonplace

• to plead on behalf of someone

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

What is the definition of colorism?

• Discrimination or prejudice based on height.

• Discrimination or prejudice based on eye color.

• Discrimination or prejudice based on skin color.

• Discrimination or prejudice based on hair color.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

President Trujillo was also known as...

• El Jefe
• El gran presidente
• Trujillo the Great
• Capitán

(n.) A summary, condensed account; an instance that represents a larger reality.

Synonyms: Abstract, Digest, Model, Archetype

• Bombastic

• Exhort

• Epitome

• Ex Officio

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

True or False: Colorism is only prevalent in certain cultures.

• False

• True

• Not sure

• Partially true

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CCSS.SL.11-12.1

Trujillo's dictatorship was from

• 1750-1765

• 1890-1922

• 1930-1961

• 1975-2003

elicit (v.)

• draw forth

• gap, opening, break

• hint, reference

• to make easier

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.5

What are some historical roots of colorism?

• Renaissance art and literature

• Colonialism and slavery

• Industrial Revolution

• World War II

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.W.11-12.7

What type of government was in place during Trujillo’s reign in the 30s, 40s and 50s?

• Democracy
• Dictatorship
• Republic
• Monarchy 

(adj.) Belonging to someone or something by its very nature, essential, inherent; originating in a bodily organ or part.

Synonyms: Immanent, Organic

Antonyms: Extrinsic, External, Outward

• Ameliorate

• Occult

• Intrinsic

• Ex Officio

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.4