Ch. 11 : Multiple Choice Race and Ethnicity Test

1. The racial term “African American” can refer to:

• a Black person living in the United States
• people whose ancestors came to the United States through the slave trade
• a White person who originated in Africa and now lives in the United States
• any of the above

2. Ethnicity describes shared:

• beliefs
• language
• religion
• any of the above

3. What is the one defining feature of a minority group?

• Self-definition
• Numerical minority
• Lack of power
• Strong cultural identity

4. Scapegoat theory shows that:

• subordinate groups blame dominant groups for their problems
• dominant groups blame subordinate groups for their problems
• some people are predisposed to prejudice
• all of the above

5. As a White person in the United States, being reasonably sure that you will be dealing with authority figures of the same race as you is a result of:

• intersection theory
• conflict theory
• White privilege
• scapegoating theory

6. Which of the following is an example of a stereotype?

• Assuming all students from a certain background excel in math
• Treating everyone equally regardless of background
• Promoting cultural diversity
• Supporting anti-racism initiatives

7. Stereotypes can be based on:

• race
• ethnicity
• gender
• all of the above

8. What is discrimination?

• Biased thoughts against an individual or group
• Biased actions against an individual or group
• Belief that a race different from yours is inferior
• Another word for stereotyping

9. Which intergroup relation displays the least tolerance? (According to our class)

• Segregation
• Assimilation
• Genocide
• Expulsion

10. What intergroup relationship is represented by the “salad bowl” metaphor?

• Assimilation
• Pluralism
• Amalgamation
• Segregation