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Ethnic Studies Unit 1 Exam

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Period
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
5th
e)
6th
2.
Race is most often understood as:
a)
A set of biological categories that scientists universally agree upon
b)
A social construct based on perceived physical differences
c)
The same as a person’s nationality
d)
A person’s chosen cultural identity
3.
The concept of intersectionality helps us understand that:
a)
Race, class, and gender are separate issues that never overlap
b)
People’s experiences are shaped by the overlap of multiple identities
c)
Only women of color face multiple forms of discrimination
d)
Laws always affect everyone equally
4.
Which of the following shows how a policy can reinforce inequality?
a)
A community creating its own traditions
b)
A holiday that celebrates cultural diversity
c)
A friendship group excluding someone from an activity
d)
A law that makes it harder for immigrants to access healthcare
5.
Race is considered “fluid” because:
a)
People can change their race whenever they want, like changing clothes
b)
Scientists agree on one permanent racial classification system
c)
Racial categories have changed over time and vary across societies
d)
Race is identical to ethnicity and nationality
6.
Race
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Ethnicity
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8.
Nationality
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9.
Intersectionality
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10.
System
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11.
Policy
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12.
Inequality
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13.
Inequity
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14.
Think about the education system. How could it affect students differently based on race or ethnicity?
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15.
How might the idea of intersectionality explain why two people of the same race have very different experiences?
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16.
How does intersectionality help us better understand people’s lived experiences compared to looking at race, ethnicity, or nationality alone?
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17.
How do systems (like education, healthcare, or criminal justice) shape opportunities for different racial or ethnic groups? Give an example.
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