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WorksheetsRace and Ethnicity revision
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 12mins
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Class
Date
1.
Race is based on _____________ characteristics, while Ethnicity is based on ____________ characteristics
a)
cultural, physical
b)
physical, cultural
c)
achieved, ascribed
d)
citizenship, cultural
2.
A group of people with physical or cultural traits different from those of the dominant group in a society is that cause unfair treatment
a)
Race
b)
Ethnicity
c)
Gender
d)
Minority
3.
A group of people identified by cultural, religious, or national characteristics is:
a)
Race
b)
Ethnicity
c)
Gender
d)
Minority
4.
Widely held negative attitudes towards a group and its individual members is:
a)
prejudice
b)
racism
c)
discrimination
d)
stereotype
5.
individuals who share a common cultural background and a common sense of identity.
a)
minority group
b)
Ethnic group
c)
race
d)
ethnicity
6.
category of people who share physical characteristics or cultural practices that result in the group being denied equal treatment.
a)
ethnic group
b)
Minority group
c)
race
d)
ethnicity
7.
When coming to the United States, what is a feeling of dislike immigrants were faced with because of their different race or culture?
a)
prejudice
b)
religion
c)
pride
d)
oppression
8.
refers to people sharing certain biologically inherited physical characteristics that are considered important within a society
a)
race
b)
ethnic group
c)
minority group
d)
stereotype
9.
Self-identification includes
a)
ethnicity
b)
race
c)
religion
d)
all of the above
10.
The dominant group will displace its unfocused aggression onto a subordinate group. Which theory suggests this?
a)
Racial formation theory
b)
Scapegoat theory
c)
Colourism
d)
Post racial dream theory
11.
Saying that all African Americans are good at sports is an example of a....
a)
a stereotype
b)
reversed discrimination
c)
discrimination
d)
active racism
12.
Which of the following is the most accurate definition of a stereotype?
a)
Providing a characterization of an entire group of people based on the actions of some
b)
People sticking together, creating an "us versus them" attitude
c)
The discrimination of an entire group of people through policies of segregation
d)
Believing that your racial or ethnic background is better than everyone else's
13.
Believing some people are inferior or superior without even knowing them.
a)
racism
b)
Prejudice
c)
Discrimination
14.
Race does not exist biologically and was created by man as a way to classify people based on noticeable physical characteristics.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
Minority is an ascribed status.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Cultural identity through shared traits such as language or religion
a)
Race
b)
Ethnicity
c)
Habit
d)
Culture
17.
Which of the following is true of race?
a)
Racial categories are
biologically determined.
b)
Some races have innate
advantages over others.
c)
Racial differences play a
significant role in genetics.
d)
There is no scientific
evidence for distinct human races.
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