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Cultural Diversity in Education

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a strong feeling or belief about a person without reviewing the facts?

a)

bias

b)

ethnocentric

c)

prejudice

d)

stereotyping

2.

What is the term for assuming that everyone in the same ethnic, racial, or cultural group acts the same, shares the same beliefs or attitudes, and that a particular group is the same?

a)

Ethnicity

b)

Ethnocentric

c)

Prejudice

d)

Stereotyping

3.

Which of the following is not one of the four (4) basic characteristics of culture?

a)

Culture is learned

b)

Culture is handed down

c)

Culture is shared

d)

Culture is social in nature

4.

What is the term for sorting people into groups based on physical or biological traits?

a)

culture

b)

ethnicity

c)

nationality

d)

race

5.

What is the term for believing that your own ethnic group is superior?

a)

Acculturation

b)

Cultural Diversity

c)

Ethnicity

d)

Ethnocentric

6.

When it comes to cultural diversity, what quality should healthcare workers strive to embody?

a)

Honest

b)

Hard workers

c)

Tolerant

d)

Professional

7.

What do you think is the ultimate truth?

a)

religion

b)

spirituality

8.

What is the term for learning the beliefs of a dominant culture and assuming some of the characteristics?

a)

Cultural assimilation

b)

Acculturation

9.

What is the process of a culturally distinct group being absorbed into a dominant or prevailing culture?

a)

Acculturation

b)

Cultural Assimilation

10.

What does Cultural Diversity/Awareness mean?

a)

A.) Recognizing and celebrating the different beliefs, values, and customs that people have based on their origins or upbringing.

b)

B.) We are all unique and special in our own ways.

c)

C.) Embracing the fact that everyone has their own unique beliefs and values.

d)

D.) Understanding that we all come from different backgrounds but share common humanity.

11.

What does the term "Cultural Diversity" mean in the context of embracing _____ culture(s) _____each other's differences?

a)

A.) the same, respect

b)

B.) different, disregard

c)

C.) different, respect

d)

D.) various, disrespect

12.

How does cultural awareness position people to be more successful in both personal and professional relationships?

a)

A.) It makes them less successful

b)

B.) It makes them more successful

c)

C.) It makes them less aware

d)

D.) It makes them more aware

13.

What do you call the shared way of life of a group of people?

a)

A.) Ethics

b)

B.) Living

c)

C.) Culture

d)

D.) Civilization

14.

Sharon is excited to dive into the fascinating world of Kenya! She's starting her research paper and eagerly awaits information from the Kenyan government. What term best describes Sharon's approach?

a)

A Multiculturalism

b)

B Cultural sensitivity

c)

C Ethnocentrism

d)

D Counterculture

15.

What is favoring one group of people over another group of people called?

a)

bias

b)

culture

c)

diversity

d)

ESOL

16.

What is the term for not having enough material possessions or money to provide for a person's needs?

a)

Race

b)

Diversity

c)

Poverty

d)

Bias

17.

What is a person's group they identify with? Options include: white, african-american, hispanic, asian, native american, or pacific islander.

a)

Race

b)

Sexist

c)

Stereotype

d)

Bias

18.

What do you call a person who feels their race is superior (better than) someone else’s race?

a)

race

b)

native

c)

gender

d)

racist

19.

What do you call a man who feels men are better than women or vice versa; a woman who feels women are better than men?

a)

Sexist

b)

Racist

c)

Gender

d)

Stereotype

20.

What is a fun term for something you believe about a race, gender or culture, but it isn’t necessarily true?

a)

stereotype

b)

assistive technology

c)

ESOL

d)

gender

21.

Why do we create Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities?

a)

To celebrate diversity

b)

To eliminate bias

c)

To provide special education services

d)

To promote race equality

22.

What is a condition that makes it more challenging for a person to engage in certain activities or interact with the world around them?

a)

disability

b)

race

c)

sexist

d)

poverty

23.

What is the main purpose of language?

a)

Communication

b)

Entertainment

c)

Expression

d)

Exploration

24.

What happens when language barriers are present in diverse workplaces?

a)

Boost in productivity

b)

Strengthened teamwork

c)

Confusion and misunderstandings

d)

Uplifted spirits

25.

How can language be a game-changer in cross-cultural communication?

a)

By fostering mutual understanding

b)

By sparking creativity and innovation

c)

By breaking down barriers and stereotypes

d)

By promoting empathy and connection

26.

What is a common challenge faced by individuals experiencing language barriers in educational settings?

Make it more engaging and fun!

a)

Increased trust between student and teacher

b)

Exciting learning experiences

c)

Difficulty understanding instructions

d)

Efficient problem-solving skills

27.

What is a key consideration when designing inclusive communication strategies for diverse audiences?

Make it more engaging and fun!

a)

Ignoring linguistic diversity

b)

Focusing exclusively on the dominant language

c)

Acknowledging and accommodating various language needs

d)

Eliminating all forms of verbal communication

28.

How can you break the language barrier and spice up negotiations in the global business arena?

a)

Playing charades during discussions

b)

Hosting a multilingual karaoke session

c)

Using emojis and GIFs to convey messages

d)

Organizing a language-themed costume party

29.

How do language barriers impact the educational journey of minority language speakers?

a)

Boost inclusivity and provide equal opportunities

b)

Support language preservation initiatives

c)

Hinder educational achievements and prospects

d)

Enrich linguistic diversity within educational environments

30.

How does language play a key role in celebrating diversity and fostering inclusion in the workplace?

a)

It brings people together

b)

It sparks empathy and connection

c)

It is a powerful tool for unity

d)

It celebrates individuality and differences

31.

What do we call differences in learning based on abilities, interests, or experiences?

a)

learning styles

b)

exceptional learner

c)

learning diversity

d)

auditory learning

32.

What are the best ways to absorb and process information?

a)

diversity in learning

b)

different learning styles

c)

engaging learning activities

d)

interactive learning centers

33.

What type of learner is someone who learns best if information is presented in a way that they can see?

a)

Visual learner

b)

Auditory learner

c)

Kinesthetic learner

d)

Independent learner

34.

Which type of learner learns best by hearing or listening to information?

a)

Kinesthetic learner

b)

Visual learner

c)

Auditory learner

d)

Life long learner

35.

Which type of learner learns best by performing hands-on or physical activities?

a)

auditory learner

b)

visual learner

c)

lifelong learner

d)

kinesthetic-tactile learner

36.

What is Howard Gardner's theory that suggests individuals possess a variety of intelligences to varying degrees?

a)

multiple intelligences

b)

ethnicity

c)

pull out programs

d)

special needs

37.

Which group of students are often referred to as 'gifted learners'?

a)

teachable learners

b)

special learners

c)

gifted learners

d)

exceptional learners

38.

What is a personalized educational plan created for a specific student with disabilities?

a)

English language learners (LEP)

b)

limited English proficiency (LEP)

c)

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

d)

Special needs

39.

What term describes a broad range of physical, mental, social, and behavioral challenges that impact learning?

a)

Mainstreaming

b)

Special Needs

c)

Accommodations

d)

Multiple Intelligences

40.

What are the modifications made to help students with particular special needs succeed in the classroom?

a)

Accommodations

b)

Accountability

c)

Learning strategy

d)

Special education

41.

How can we make learning more exciting for students with special needs who are able to keep up with the curriculum?

a)

mentoring

b)

multiple intelligences

c)

mediation

d)

mainstreaming

42.

What is the term for placing students with special needs into a regular class, using modified class assignments, if they will benefit from the class experience?

a)

Mainstreaming

b)

Inclusion

c)

Ethnicity

d)

Special Needs

43.

What do we call educational settings that provide adapted programs, extra staff, and specialized equipment or learning environments or materials to help students with special needs to learn?

a)

special needs

b)

exceptional needs

c)

special education

d)

common education

44.

What is the term for a particular racial, national, or cultural group, including that group's customs, beliefs, values, and often language and religion?

a)

ethnicity

b)

stereotype

c)

commonality

d)

specialty

45.

When activities cater to various learning styles and intelligences, students are more likely to engage with the material.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

Learners who have special needs do not include students with physical challenges.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

What is the difference between race and ethnicity?

a)

Race is biological, ethnicity is sociological

b)

Race is sociological, ethnicity is biological

c)

Race and ethnicity are the same thing

d)

Race and ethnicity are both biological

48.

The beliefs, values, customs, and social behaviors of a group are reflected in their everyday life. What is this called?

a)

Plurality

b)

Diversity

c)

Cultural Locations

d)

Culture

49.

Students with abilities that are significantly above the norm for their age are called?

a)

Gifted/talented populations

b)

Special needs populations

c)

Cultural locations

d)

Diversity

50.

A written plan formulated by a multidisciplinary team for every student who utilizes special education services.

a)

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

b)

504 Plan

c)

Cultural locations

d)

Special needs populations

51.

Students who are not able to learn in an ordinary learning environment are referred to as?

a)

Learning diversity

b)

Learning styles

c)

ELL students

d)

Learner exceptionality

52.

Having a mix of students who may be fluent in English, learning English as another language, or bilingual refers to what?

a)

ELL

b)

Learning styles

c)

Linguistic diversity

d)

Cultural diversity

53.
Multicultural education refers to any form of education or teaching that incorporates the histories, texts, values, beliefs, and perspectives of people from different ________________________.
Choose the best answer.
a)
basketball teams
b)
school systems
c)
cultural backgrounds
d)
school organizations
54.
The five dimensions are Content Integration, the Knowledge Construction Process, ______________, Equity Pedagogy, and Empowering School Culture and Social Structure.
a)
Student Choice
b)
Prejudice Reduction
c)
Parental Involvement
d)
Inclusion
55.
What is one of the most emphasized positive effects on academic achievement for ME?  
a)
Competitive learning
b)
Cooperative learning
c)
Project-Based Learning
d)
Inclusion
56.

True or False :

Social interaction is the most important way of expressing culture for educational leadership

a)

True

b)

False

c)

not given

57.

For culturally responsive teaching to be effective, you have to learn about all the different cultures -- everyone's individual customs, holidays, foods, and language.

a)

True

b)

False

58.

Culturally responsive teaching isn't the same as multicultural education or social justice education.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

Culturally responsive teaching is grounded in social and cognitive __________.

a)

cues

b)

neuroscience

c)

pedagogy

d)

standards

60.

Social differences arise due to difference in

a)

Race

b)

Religion

c)

Language

d)

All of the above

61.

In order for a workplace to be considered “diverse” it must include what?

a)

People from similar backgrounds

b)

People who have reached highest level of education

c)

People from varying education level, religious beliefs, ethnicity and socioeconomic backgrounds

d)

Gender dominance

62.

What are some common challenges when dealing with cultural differences?

a)

language barriers, communication styles, different norms and values, stereotypes and biases, misunderstandings

b)

absence of cultural differences

c)

homogeneity of cultural practices

d)

lack of interest in understanding other cultures

63.

Why is it important to understand cultural differences?

a)

To encourage discrimination and misunderstanding.

b)

To create barriers and conflicts between cultures.

c)

To hinder effective communication and collaboration.

d)

To promote empathy, respect, and effective communication.