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MX 8 Contemporary Issues

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It is the negative and unjust treatment of people due to their differences in traits such as race, age, gender, disability or creed.

a)

Acceptance

b)

Multiculturalism

c)

Diversity

d)

Discrimination

2.

A group of people who have differences and similarities in biological traits deemed by society to be socially significant.

a)

Race

b)

Racism

c)

Racecar

d)

Racist

3.

Shared cultural practices, perspectives, and distinctions that set apart one group of people from another.

a)

Ethnic Cleansing

b)

Ethnic Discrimination

c)

Ethnicity

d)

Ethnic Minorities

4.

Adi believes that people with darker skin colors are inferior beings and they should serve white people like him. Adi is a:

a)

Linguist

b)

Feminist

c)

Racist

d)

Fascist

5.

It refers to attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors that favor one group over another.

a)

Communism

b)

Fascism

c)

Ethnocentrism

d)

Racism

6.

A negative attitude toward an entire category of people, often an ethnic or racial minority.

a)

Racism

b)

Prejudice

c)

Ethnocentrism

d)

Discriminate

7.

It is a term used to describe violence against members of a national, ethnical, racial , or religious group.

a)

Ethnic Cleansing

b)

Discrimination

c)

Holocaust

d)

Genocide

8.

This is the mass murder of some 6 million European Jews, disable people, minor ethnic groups, homosexuals and others who the Nazis label as inferior people.

a)

Genocide

b)

Holocaust

c)

Ethnic Cleansing

d)

Extermination

9.

The Khmer Rouge leader who seized control of Cambodia between 1975 to 1979.

a)

Adolf Hitler

b)

Pol Pot

c)

Ho Chi Minh

d)

Joseph Stalin

10.

In 1994 members of the Hutu majority in Rwanda murdered some 500,000 to 800,000 people who belong to:

a)

Tutsi Minority

b)

Jews

c)

Cambodian Intellectuals

d)

Khmer Rouge

11.

It refers to the philosophy that teaches acceptance and respect for diversity among people.

a)

Multiculturalism

b)

Ethnocentrism

c)

Diversity

d)

Discrimination

12.

It refers to what makes each of us unique and includes our backgrounds, personality, life experiences and beliefs, all of the things that make us who we are.

a)

Multiculturalism

b)

Ethnocentrism

c)

Diversity

d)

Discrimination

13.

It is the belief that a person's race is the main basis of his or her characteristics and abilities. It is also the belief that some are much better than others.

a)

Euphemism

b)

Feminism

c)

Multiculturalism

d)

Racism

14.

It refers to the belief that women should be equal to men in matters of freedom in life.

a)

Sexism

b)

Masculinism

c)

Feminism

d)

Euphemism

15.

Refer to a group of people or homogenous societies identified by self-ascription.

a)

Citizens

b)

Netizens

c)

Race

d)

Indigenous People

16.

It is an act of making unjustified distinctions between people based on the groups, classes, or other categories to which they belong or are perceived to belong.

a)

Racism

b)

Diversity

c)

Sexism

d)

Discrimination

17.

It has been called "the way of life for an entire society." As such, it includes codes of manners, dress, language, religion, rituals, and art.

a)

Culture

b)

Multiculturalism

c)

Tradition

d)

Diversity

18.

An act which aims to protect and promote the beliefs, customs, traditions, and institutions of indigenous groups.

a)

RA 2456

b)

RA 8371

c)

RA 9876

d)

RA 8700

19.

The possible effects of discrimination to an individual can be classified according to the following categories:

a)

Physical, Emotional, Social and Mind

b)

Physical, Emotional, Social and Intellectual

c)

Physical, Emotional, Social and Metaphysical

d)

Physical, Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor

20.

Mater became severely underweight in the past few months due to loss of appetite. This effect of discrimination falls under what category?

a)

Intellectual

b)

Emotional

c)

Physical

d)

Social

21.

Waldo is often made fun of in school and been called ‘nerdy’ and ‘weirdo’ because he often spends most of his time playing video games, reading manga and watching anime. Because of this, he was discouraged from attending classes and would fail most of his subjects.

a)

Intellectual

b)

Emotional

c)

Physical

d)

Social

22.

Samira is having difficulties making friends in her new school. She is a proud Muslim and decided to wear a hijab. Due to this, she is often avoided by her schoolmates because they find hijabs bizarre and weird.

a)

Intellectual

b)

Emotional

c)

Physical

d)

Social

23.

Because of the negative and hurtful words that Francesco received from his classmates due to his skin color, he is having trouble sleeping for more than a month now caused by his overthinking.

a)

Intellectual

b)

Emotional

c)

Physical

d)

Social

24.

Chyna was assigned as the leader for their group project in school. She is having difficulties trusting herself in making the right decisions because she grew up in a culture where women are only second to men.

a)

Intellectual

b)

Emotional

c)

Physical

d)

Social

25.

This Republic Act is otherwise known as the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons.

a)

RA 4298

b)

RA 7277

c)

RA 6543

d)

RA 4200

26.

If a company dismisses a senior worker but capable employee to replace him with a younger one. This is an example of:

a)

Discrimination in Workplace

b)

Discrimination of Disabled Persons

c)

Discrimination of Older People

d)

Discrimination of Women

27.

Rhea is a lesbian who works in a local grocery store and is given more labor-intensive jobs. The management told her that she is given the job since she looks more ‘manly’ than other female employees.

a)

Discrimination in the Workplace

b)

Discrimination of Disabled Persons

c)

Discrimination of Older People

d)

Discrimination of Women

28.

Most jobs that require more physical labor are often filled in by men. Seraphine wants to work as a mason for a construction company but was always rejected by the management stating that she is “weak because she is a woman.”

a)

Discrimination in the Workplace

b)

Discrimination of Disabled Persons

c)

Discrimination of Older People

d)

Discrimination of Women

29.

Mama Imelda is a 68 year-old woman. She is still strong for her age and still able to work but having difficulties getting a job due to her age. What kind of discrimination is she experiencing?

a)

Discrimination in the Workplace

b)

Discrimination of Disabled Persons

c)

Discrimination of Older People

d)

Discrimination of Indigenous Peoples

30.

Mirabel works as a cashier at a local café and experiences occasional tics due to her Tourette Syndrome. She was forced by the management to resign because customers are often freaked out by her sudden movements. This is an example of:

a)

Discrimination of Indigenous Peoples

b)

Discrimination of Disabled Persons

c)

Discrimination of Older People

d)

Discrimination of Women

31.

Miguel is an Aeta who studies at Santa Cecilia High School. His classmates take his lunch money everyday and make fun of him due to his skin color. Miguel is experiencing:

a)

Discrimination of Indigenous Peoples

b)

Discrimination of Disabled Persons

c)

Discrimination of Older People

d)

Discrimination of Women

32.

It is an act which protects people from unjust treatment such as dismissal of increase in pay that is not based on ability but rather on age.

a)

Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1965

b)

Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1966

c)

Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967

d)

Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1968

33.

Eddie has multiple tattoos and piercings and is proud of it but finds himself often isolated when riding public transportations. This an example of:

a)

Discrimination because of job

b)

Discrimination because of gender

c)

Discrimination because of civil status

d)

Discrimination because of physical attributes

34.

Aaron is being made fun of at school because her parents are separated. This is an example of discrimination because of:

a)

Family Status

b)

Gender

c)

Place of Origin

d)

Civil Status

35.

Abdullah is a migrant from Iraq who tried to study in Israel but was rejected by the university because of religious differences. Abdullah experienced what?

a)

Discrimination because of age

b)

Discrimination because of gender

c)

Discrimination because of religion

d)

Discrimination because of race or group

36.

Damien applied for a position in a local fast food chain but was rejected by the management because he was only able to finish elementary school.

a)

Discrimination because of education

b)

Discrimination because of color

c)

Discrimination because of socio-economic status

d)

Discrimination because of place of origin

37.

Students often disrespect and utter profanities against Rogelio who is a janitor in a high school he is working at.

a)

Discrimination because of place of origin

b)

Discrimination because of color

c)

Discrimination because of job

d)

Discrimination because of disability

38.

The song Kaleidoscope World is a song by Francis Magalona released in 1995. The song pertains to:

a)

Religion

b)

Physical Attributes

c)

Nationality

d)

Diversity

39.

What is the goal of multiculturalism?

a)

For minority groups and other citizens to have equal economic and political opportunities.

b)

For everyone to share the same religion or culture to avoid disagreements among members of the community.

c)

For minority groups to be segregated from the majority of citizens to avoid integrating other cultures.

d)

None. Multiculturalism is just a false concept of the media.

40.

Multiculturalists believe that there is a need to recognize and protect the cultures and traditions of particular minority groups even though multiculturalism is prevalent in many societies. Do you agree or disagree?

a)

Agree. Because we also need to protect the majority culture of a society.

b)

Agree. Because there are people who are still discriminative and intolerant of other cultures.

c)

Disagree. If it is already prevalent then there is no need to protect other cultures.

d)

Disagree. Because our society should remain heterogenous or the same.

41.

Jehovah’s Witnesses in the Philippines are permitted to not participate in flag ceremonies as long as they do not interrupt the patriotic practice. This is an example of:

a)

Religious exemption

b)

Right to ancestral domain

c)

Provisions of fund for ethnic associations

d)

Representation of minorities in government agencies

42.

The Bangsamoro Basic Law was signed into law on 26 July, 2018 by President Duterte which provided the establishment of Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

a)

Right to ancestral domain

b)

Representation of minorities in government agencies

c)

Provisions of fund for ethnic associations

d)

Provision of limited rights to self-government or political autonomy

43.

Randy believes that women should stay at home and do household chores while men should be the one providing for their needs

a)

Discrimination of Indigenous Peoples

b)

Discrimination of Disabled Persons

c)

Discrimination of Older People

d)

Discrimination of Women

44.

Republic Act 8371 provided for the protection of the lands of indigenous peoples of the Philippines. This is an example of:

a)

Right to ancestral domain

b)

Use of multilingual ballots during elections

c)

Representation of minorities in government agencies

d)

Provision of limited rights to self- government or political autonomy

45.

Bonnie is often teased by her classmates because she is having difficulties performing in their PE class due to her being overweight.

a)

Discrimination because of place of origin

b)

Discrimination because of education

c)

Discrimination because of physical attributes

d)

Discrimination because of job

46.

Alexa is being treated poorly by her family for engaging in a homosexual relationship.

a)

Discrimination because of gender orientation

b)

Discrimination because of job

c)

Discrimination because of physical attributes

d)

Discrimination because of family status

47.

Timmy is not allowed by his parents to express his opinions when in a family meeting because he is "still young."

a)

Discrimination because of family status

b)

Discrimination because of color

c)

Discrimination because of gender orientation

d)

Discrimination because of age

48.

While hanging out with his friends, Devon was not allowed by the owner of the restaurant to enter because he is black.

a)

Discrimination because of family status

b)

Discrimination because of color

c)

Discrimination because of gender orientation

d)

Discrimination because of age

49.

Adam was wandering inside a local mall. When he entered a clothing store, one of the employees of the store told him that "he doesn't belong here" because "he looks cheap."

a)

Discrimination because of family status

b)

Discrimination because of civil status

c)

Discrimination because of socio-economic status

d)

Discrimination because of color

50.

BONUS: What is the most important element of multiculturalism? Select the best answers.

a)

Acceptance

b)

Acceptance

c)

Acceptance

d)

Acceptance