Understanding Identity and Complexity

Understanding Identity and Complexity

Assessment

Interactive Video

English, Philosophy, Social Studies

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The speaker reflects on their identity as a poet, expressing indifference to being labeled as American or Irish. They discuss the benefits of holding dual citizenship and the complexity it brings. A DNA test reveals a mix of European and East Asian ancestry, highlighting the intricate nature of identity. The speaker advocates for embracing complexity over simplification, particularly in ethnic and racial contexts.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's main concern regarding their identity as a poet?

Being recognized as an Irish poet

Being recognized as an American poet

Not being recognized as a poet at all

Being recognized as a poet, regardless of nationality

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker feel about being labeled with a specific nationality?

Confused

Offended

Proud

Indifferent

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker find beneficial about holding dual citizenship?

It allows for more travel opportunities

It provides financial benefits

It enhances social status

It simplifies life in some ways

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unexpected result did the speaker find in their DNA test?

They were 100% Irish

They were 70% European and 30% African

They were 85% European and 15% East Asian

They were 50% American and 50% Irish

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical influence does the speaker suggest might explain the genetic diversity in Ireland?

Viking invasions

British colonization

Roman conquests

Spanish Armada

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker's DNA test reveal about common genetic traits in Ireland?

A mix of European and East Asian ancestry

Predominantly African ancestry

Exclusively European ancestry

A mix of American and European ancestry

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest about the historical timeline of genetic influences in Ireland?

They may date back to the Vikings or earlier

They began with British colonization

They are a recent phenomenon

They started with the Roman Empire

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