Unit 6 Ethnic Studies Review

What is ethnocentrism?

• The belief that one's own culture is superior to others

• The appreciation of all cultures equally

• The study of different cultures

• The rejection of one's own cultural norms

What does Eurocentrism involve?

• Viewing other cultures as equal to European culture

• Viewing other cultures from the perspective of European culture and believing it is superior

• Rejecting European cultural norms

• Embracing multiculturalism

What is the concept of cultural relativism?

• The belief that one's own culture is superior to others.

• The idea that we should seek to understand another person's beliefs and behaviors from the perspective of their culture rather than our own.

• The practice of adopting cultural elements from other societies.

• The rejection of all cultural differences.

What is cultural competency?

• The ability to interact with people from the same culture

• The ability to successfully interact with people from different cultures

• The ability to ignore cultural differences

• The ability to change one's own culture

What is the purpose of "Knowledge" in developing cultural competence?

• To recognize that other cultures shouldn't be judged

• To educate ourselves about other cultures to increase understanding

• To learn how to interact respectfully with diverse people

• To analyze how open we are to different views

What is cultural appropriation?

• Use of cultural elements of a marginalized group in a respectful way

• Use of cultural elements of a marginalized group in a disrespectful, stereotypical, or exploitative way

• Sharing cultural elements with mutual consent

• Celebrating cultural diversity

Who were the first people to inhabit the Americas?

• Vikings

• Paleo-Americans (Paleo-Indians)

• Romans

• Egyptians

What does the term "indigenous" mean?

• Foreign

• Modern

• Originating naturally in a location

• Temporary

How long ago did Paleo-Americans begin migrating to the Americas?

• 5,000 to 10,000 years ago

• 14,000 to 30,000 years ago

• 1,000 to 2,000 years ago

• 50,000 to 60,000 years ago

What is the definition of a "tribe" as mentioned in the document?

• A group of people who share a common ancestry, language, customs, culture, and leaders

• A large group of people united by common characteristics such as ethnicity, history, language, or religion

• A group of people living in a defined territory with self-governance

• A community of people with shared economic interests