Gender and Race Quiz

What does it mean to say that race is a "social construct"?

• It is based entirely on science

• It changes depending on society and history

• It is fixed and biologically determined

• It was invented by ancient Greeks

What is the main reason Americans embraced the idea of race, according to the video?

• To promote equality

• To explain cultural differences

• To justify slavery

• To support diversity in schools

Which of the following racial groups did Blumenbach NOT include in his original categories?

• Caucasian

• Mongolian

• African

• American

What change occurred in the 1970s regarding Mexicans on the US Census?

• They were listed as white

• They were removed

• They were listed as "Hispanic"

• They could not choose a category

Which of these is TRUE about how the US legally defines race?

• It has always stayed the same

• It has changed many times

• It is based on DNA

• It is based on how people speak

Who once were not considered “white” in America?

• Irish, Greeks, Italians

• Germans, French, Norwegians

• Russians, Swedes, Poles

• Dutch, Swiss, Danes

What was Du Bois' main argument about race?

• It should be enforced by law

• It explains why people are different

• It is a biological truth

• It should not be used to explain cultural or social differences

What is a reason race is difficult to define for children?

• It’s always changing

• It’s based on science

• Kids don’t care

• Schools avoid the topic

What does the example of two siblings choosing different races on a census show?

• Families have to choose one race

• Race is based on science

• Race is flexible and personal

• The census doesn’t matter

What did the 2000 US Census change?

• Removed racial categories

• Added "Middle Eastern"

• Allowed people to choose more than one race

• Only allowed one option