Understanding Race and Ethnicity

What is ethnicity based on?

• Skin color

• Religion

• Shared cultural traits

• Eye shape

• Blood type

What does race refer to in most societies?

• Genetic boundaries

• Cultural traits

• Physical characteristics

• Common religion

• Personality types

Which of the following is an example of a shared cultural trait?

• Skin tone

• Hair texture

• Language

• Height

• Eye color

Which term describes unfair treatment based on race or ethnicity?

• Nationalism

• Multiculturalism

• Discrimination

• Globalization

• Citizenship

What does modern science say about the biological basis of race?

• It is accurate

• It is useful for medicine

• It is socially constructed

• It is genetic fact

• It is found in DNA

Which of the following is a cultural group sharing history, language, and tradition?

• Racial group

• Gender group

• Ethnic group

• National group

• Legal group

What is an example of racial discrimination?

• Speaking another language

• Using chopsticks

• Refusing a job because of skin color

• Having a religious belief

• Enjoying different food

What is the main cause of physical differences such as skin color in humans?

• Geography

• Race

• Cultural belief

• Genetic boundaries

• Food habits

Which is true about genetic variation in humans?

• There are clear racial lines

• Race explains intelligence

• Variation is continuous

• Ethnicity is based on genes

• Skin color defines genetics

What is prejudice?

• Fair treatment

• Learning about another culture

• A negative opinion not based on facts

• A genetic trait

• A medical condition