What is Afro-futurism?

Cultural movement blending science fiction, technology, and Black identity

Discrimination against dark skinned people within the same ethnic group.

Which of these is an example of cultural appropriation?

Wearing cultural attire without understanding its significance/meaning

What is white washing?

Casting white actors in non-white roles/erasing non-white cultures in media

What is Black identity?

Cultural and racial identity that connects people of Afro-Carribean descent

What is cultural appropriation?

Adopting elements of another culture in a way that disrespects/exploits it

Which of the following is an example of anti-colourism activism?

The “Dark is Beautiful” campaign in India

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1
What is Afro-futurism?
A style of African architecture
A political movement for African independence
A historical period in Africa’s development
Cultural movement blending science fiction, technology, and Black identity
2
What is a common excuse used to justify whitewashing in movies?
“There weren’t any actors of the right race available.”
“Audiences prefer white leads for box office success.”
“It’s just a fictional story, race doesn’t matter.”
All of the above
3
Which movie faced backlash for whitewashing an Asian character?
Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
Black Panther (2018)
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
Ghost in the Shell (2017)
4
What fictional country in Black Panther represents an Afrofuturist vision of Africa?
Wakanda
El Dorado
Wii Sports Resort
Atlantis
5
What is colourism?
Discrimination against dark skinned people within the same ethnic group.
A form of cultural appreciation
Discrimination based on hair texture
Racism from one racial group to another
6
Which of the following factors shape Black identity?
Music, art, and literature
History of slavery and colonialism
Political and social movements
All of the above
7
True or False: Black identity is the same across all countries.
False
True
8
True or False: Colourism only affects Black communities.
False
True
9
Which of these films is a famous example of Afrofuturism?
The Matrix (1999)
Black Panther (2018)
Star Wars (1977
Jurassic Park (1993)
10
Which of these terms refers to the global connection of African-descended people?
Nationalism
Colonization
Diaspora
Migration
11
Which historical practice contributed to colourism?
The “paper bag test”
The Harlem Renaissance
The Underground Railroad
The Civil Rights Act
12
Which of the following is an example of whitewashing in history?
Depicting Ancient Egyptians as exclusively white in media
All of the above
The erasure of Black cowboys in Western films
Minimizing the role of Indigenous peoples in American history
13
Which movement in the 1960s encouraged Black pride and empowerment?
The Black Power Movement
The Harlem Renaissance
The Civil Rights Movement
The Abolitionist Movement
14
True or False: Cultural appropriation is the same as cultural appreciation.
False
True
15
Which of these is an example of cultural appropriation?
Cooking a meal from another culture while respecting its origins
Visiting a cultural museum to learn about history
Learning another language
Wearing cultural attire without understanding its significance/meaning
16
Which of the following is a common theme in Afro-futurism?
All of the above
Space travel and time travel with a focus on Black experiences
Alternative histories that imagine a future without colonialism
The use of African traditions combined with advanced technology
17
What is white washing?
The process of painting buildings white
A term for making history more inclusive
A way to clean historical records
Casting white actors in non-white roles/erasing non-white cultures in media
18
Which of these industries has been criticized for promoting lighter skin tones?
Advertising
All of the above
Fashion & Beauty
Film & TV
19
Which of these artists has been influenced by Afrofuturism?
Erykah Badu
All of the above
Missy Elliott
Janelle Monáe
20
Which celebrity has been accused of cultural appropriation for wearing traditional Black hairstyles?
Zendaya
Kim Kardashian
Rihanna
Kanye West
21
What is Black identity?
A religious belief
Cultural and racial identity that connects people of Afro-Carribean descent
A political movement
A legal term used in the U.K Census
22
What is cultural appropriation?
Adopting elements of another culture in a way that disrespects/exploits it
A form of cultural exchange that is always positive
A law that protects cultural traditions
Sharing and celebrating different cultures respectfully
23
Which of the following is an example of anti-colourism activism?
The Civil Rights Movement
The Black Panther Party
The “Dark is Beautiful” campaign in India
The Harlem Renaissance

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