Question 1

In the 1920s,Italian immigrants were considered dark,strange,and often subhuman by the so-called white majority in the United States,who were then primarily of northern European descent.Today,the descendants of these immigrants are no longer marginalized according to their appearance and are now fully

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The descendants of Italian immigrants have become fully assimilated, meaning they have absorbed and integrated into the cultural norms and values of the broader American society.

Question 2

A story that is told about the founding and history of a particular group to reinforce a common sense of identity is called a

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An origin myth is a traditional story or narrative that explains how a particular culture or group came into existence and provides a sense of identity and belonging. It typically includes supernatural or divine elements and reinforces the group's beliefs and values. A creation story may be a type of origin myth, but it specifically focuses on the creation of the world or humanity. A folktale is a fictional story that is passed down orally within a culture, and a history is a factual account of past events.

Question 3

In Jewish tradition,in order to be Jewish,a person must have a Jewish mother,follow the Jewish religion,and abide by kosher food limitations.Although they are not ironclad,these customs set off traditional Jewish people from others and demonstrate the concept of

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The customs of having a Jewish mother, following the Jewish religion, and abiding by kosher food limitations are examples of ethnic boundary markers. They are practices that distinguish Jewish people from non-Jewish people and can help maintain a sense of cultural identity within the Jewish community.

Question 4

The text recounts the problems experienced by the French soccer team in the World Cup-tempers,refusals to practice,and a humiliating early exit and loss.This reflects a deeply held perspective on what being "French" really means and is a window into the problems that surround the concept of

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The answer of The text recounts the problems experienced by...

Question 5

Swedish people share a common language,culture,and ideals;therefore,Sweden-the country they live in-illustrates the concept of a

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Sweden is an example of a nation-state, which is a country where the people share a common culture, language, and history, and have a strong sense of national identity.

Question 6

When minorities abandon their separate identity and adopt the culture and norms of the dominant group,they are practicing

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Assimilation refers to the process whereby minorities adopt the cultural beliefs and practices of the dominant group, and give up their distinct cultural identity. It involves complete integration into the dominant group with little or no distinction made between the two groups.

Question 7

Originally,________ referred to a distinct group of people with a shared place of origin,but it is now most commonly used to refer to a country.

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Nation is the best choice as it refers both to a distinct group of people and a country. Option A (state) and B (realm) may also refer to a country, but they do not necessarily imply a distinct group of people with a shared place of origin. Option D (nation-state) is too specific and not all countries are nation-states.

Question 8

When we consider the brutality of the Rwandan genocide,it seems almost inconceivable that archeological evidence points to a few larger geographical locations in East Africa-the Kenya Rift Valley and the Olduvai Gorge-as the origin of the vast majority of existing African ethnicities.
This process of diffusing and relocating and then assuming a new,separate cultural identity is understood as

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Ethnogenesis refers to the process by which new ethnic identities are formed through cultural diffusion, relocation, and the incorporation of different cultural elements. It is a gradual process, and it can often involve the fissioning or splitting of existing ethnic groups into new ones. This process is relevant to the discussion of the origin and diffusion of African ethnicities because it helps explain how different groups of people with distinct cultural practices and identities came to occupy different regions of the continent. The existence of these different ethnicities also helps to explain the complex social and political dynamics that led to the Rwandan genocide and other conflicts in Africa.

Question 9

Most ethnic groups establish traits that set them apart from others and identify members of their own group.These are known as

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Ethnic boundary markers are characteristics that distinguish one ethnic group from another and help to define a group's identity. These may include language, customs, beliefs, and physical and cultural traits such as dress, food, and music. Cultural significant traits and social signifiers may also be important to ethnic identity, but they do not specifically refer to the markers that define boundaries between different groups. Ethnic-making projects is not a commonly used term and is not related to the concept of ethnic identity markers.

Question 10

According to Aztec tradition,they wandered across what is today Mexico until they came to an island with an eagle standing on a cactus with a snake in its mouth.According to their prophecy,this would be their new home.The Aztecs established their capital city on an island in Lake Texcoco,where tradition said they found the eagle.This demonstrates the concept of a(n)

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The story of how the Aztecs found their new home is an origin myth, as it explains the origins of their capital city and is based on religious or cultural beliefs.

Question 11

The influx of different nationalities into the United States has taken place since the 1600s,and today,immigrants who do gain entry are often forced into a process of

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Assimilation refers to the process by which immigrants adjust to the social, cultural, and linguistic norms of the host society. It involves learning the language, customs, and values of the new community and integrating into it. Immigrants are often expected to assimilate in order to fully participate in American society and to be accepted as Americans. Naturalization and nationalization are related to the legal process of acquiring citizenship, while indoctrination implies a more coercive process of imposing beliefs or ideas.

Question 12

Illegal border crossings in the southwestern United States have led to the enactment of laws to try and stop the influx of immigrants.Sometimes the legal language is written in a manner that signifies "American-ness" using veiled racial or other supposed markers to clearly identify those who are "in" and those who are "out." Such demarcation is called

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The term "ethnic boundary" refers to the demarcation of groups based on ethnicity, race or nationality. This term better captures the idea of using markers to distinguish between who is "in" and who is "out" without explicitly referring to legal apartheid or segregation.

Question 13

To say that one is born in a particular country establishes the affiliation of that person to a

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Being born in a particular country establishes the affiliation of that person to a nation. A nation is a group of people who share a common language, culture, history, and/or ethnicity. While a state is a political entity with defined borders and a government, a nation refers to a group of people that share a common identity. A nation-state is a country where the people share a common national identity and the government has a monopoly on power within that state's borders, but not all countries are nation-states. Thus, the best choice based on the given information is B.

Question 14

Carlos Murphy is from an Irish Mexican family,and he rides with pride on the Sons of Erin float in the St.Patrick's Day parade and drinks margaritas with his Mexican relatives the next day.This demonstrates the concept of

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Carlos Murphy's ability to navigate and adapt his identity depending on the situation demonstrates the concept of situational negotiation of identity. He embraces both his Irish and Mexican heritage and is able to switch back and forth between them depending on the context of the St. Patrick's Day parade and his family's celebrations the next day. This shows a fluidity and flexibility in how he perceives and presents his identity.

Question 15

What term is used to describe a political entity located within a geographic boundary whose population shares a sense of culture,ancestry,and destiny?

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A nation-state is a political entity that is based on a shared sense of culture, ancestry, and destiny among its population. This means that the people within the boundary of the nation-state identify themselves as part of a particular nation or community with a common heritage and a distinct national identity. The nation-state is thus a political expression of the nation, and it is commonly used as a term to describe countries that have a homogenous population with a shared history and culture.

Question 16

A group of people who share an idea of cultural and ancestral connection and who see themselves as distinct from people in other groups is described as a(n)

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An ethnicity is a group of people who share a common cultural and ancestral heritage and who identify themselves as distinct from people in other groups based on this shared identity. Societies, dominions and nations may or may not have an ethnic component, but ethnicity specifically refers to a shared cultural and ancestral identity.

Question 17

The brutal genocide in Rwanda took millions of lives.As the death squads moved through different villages killing those who were considered "Tutsi," some who had identified as Tutsi attempted to survive by calling themselves Hutu.This is a tragic example of

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The situation in Rwanda demonstrates the ways in which individuals can negotiate their identity based on their immediate circumstances - in this case, attempting to avoid being identified as Tutsi in order to survive. This is an example of situational negotiation of identity.

Question 18

Since ethnicity is not biologically fixed,self-identification with a particular ethnic group can change through what process?

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Situational negotiation of identity refers to the process by which individuals and groups adjust their self-identification and ethnic identity in response to different social situations and contexts. This process is influenced by a variety of factors, including cultural background, social status, political circumstances, and personal experience, and can result in changes to an individual's ethnic identification over time. Thus, A is the correct answer as it best describes the process by which self-identification with a particular ethnic group can change. The other choices, B, C, D, and E, do not accurately describe this process.

Question 19

Most groups of people have tales about where they came from and when,which unite them as a group.These tales are known as

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Origin myths are stories or beliefs that explain the origins of a group of people or their customs and beliefs. These myths often involve supernatural beings or events and serve to unite the group with a common ancestry or history.

Question 20

What was formerly a way to identify people with a shared geographical place of origin is now used synonymously with the term

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The answer of What was formerly a way to identify...

Quiz 6: Ethnicity and Nationalism