Multicultural Studies E.O. #1 Review

Question 1

segregation is defined as:

Accepted Answer

enforced separation of racial groups

Question 2

What is the most practiced religion in America?

Accepted Answer

Christianity

Question 3

Several generations of family members living in one household would be an example of:

Accepted Answer

The Extended Family

Question 4

What is the official language of the United States of America?

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No Official language, but English is commonly used

Question 5

racial prejudice is/are...

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beliefs and feelings about a group

Question 6

Anexaggerated belief associated with a category of peopleis known as...

Accepted Answer

Stereotyping

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a type of segregation?

Accepted Answer

racial profiling

Question 8

A shared set of beliefs, values andtraditions of a group of people is the definition of

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culture

Question 9

Makingassumptions about a stranger based on stereotypes is an example of:

Accepted Answer

racial profiling

Question 10

A belief in the inherent superiority ofone’sculture, ethnic, or racial group is an example of:

Accepted Answer

ethnocentrism

Question 11

discrimination takes place when...

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beliefs and feelings about a group are acted on

Question 12

What policy requires that most employers take steps to remedy effects of pastdiscriminations?

Accepted Answer

Affirmative Action

Question 13

What is the fastest growing minority population in the US?

Accepted Answer

Hispanic

Question 14

Culture can be influenced by all of the following EXCEPT...

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religion, language, geographic location, socioeconomic status

Question 15

Pluralism is...

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groups have a distinct culture yet participate in society

Question 16

Group of people viewed as a distinct group because of social or cultural characteristics

Accepted Answer

ethnic group

Question 17

In all cultures, what is the most important unit of social organization?

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the family

Question 18

Assimilation takes place when...

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one culture merges into andbecomes part of another culture.

Question 19

de jure segregation is...

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:Discriminationbased on a law

Question 20

Look at the picture below...what term is this describing?

Accepted Answer

confirmation bias

Question 21

a group of people who are generallyconsidered to be physically distinct in some way would be a:

Accepted Answer

race

Question 22

What would be the best definition for ideological racism?

Accepted Answer

a belief that one race is superior to another

Question 23

This family type is MOST typical in the United States:

Accepted Answer

nuclear family

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