Question 1

Which of the following is considered to be the most unifying force among Arabs?

Accepted Answer

Language, specifically Arabic, is considered the most unifying force among Arabs, as it transcends national boundaries and is a key element of cultural and religious identity.

Question 2

June is a Filipino American who has saved up thousands of dollars.She will be sending the funds to her extended family in her home country.This is referred to as

Accepted Answer

Remittances refer to the transfer of money from a person in one country to a person in another country, usually to support family or friends. This is a common practice for many immigrants who have left their home country to seek better economic opportunities in another country.

Question 3

In the view of sociologists,the distinction between racial and ethnic minorities is clear-cut.

Accepted Answer

Sociologists recognize that the distinction between racial and ethnic minorities is often blurred and can vary depending on social and historical contexts. Race is typically understood as a social construct based on physical characteristics, while ethnicity is linked to shared cultural practices or ancestry. However, these categories can overlap and intersect, and individuals may identify with multiple racial and ethnic groups.

Question 4

One in ________ Native American teenagers has attempted suicide,a rate four times higher than the rate for other teenagers.

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Question 5

Jim Crow laws were passed in the Southern states in order to

Accepted Answer

Jim Crow laws were passed in order to enforce official segregation between black and white Americans, including in areas such as schools, public transportation, and voting rights. It was a way for white people to maintain their dominant status in society and prevent black Americans from having equal rights and opportunities.

Question 6

The largest influx of Vietnamese immigration occurred

Accepted Answer

The largest influx of Vietnamese immigration occurred during and after the Vietnam War, which lasted from 1955 to 1975. Many Vietnamese people fled the country due to political persecution and instability, resulting in a significant number of refugees resettling in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and France.

Question 7

Which of the following terms refers to first-generation Japanese immigrants?

Accepted Answer

"Issei" refers specifically to the first generation Japanese immigrants who were born in Japan and later emigrated to another country.

Question 8

The social definitions of race and ethnicity affect a person's place and status in a stratification system.

Accepted Answer

Social definitions of race and ethnicity are used to categorize people into different groups based on characteristics such as skin color, language or culture. These categories can then be used to determine a person's place and status in a stratification system, which can affect factors such as access to resources, opportunities and power. Therefore, social definitions of race and ethnicity can be influential in determining a person's social standing and mobility within a society.

Question 9

Membership in a minority (or dominant)group is not voluntary;people are born into the group.

Accepted Answer

Membership in a minority or dominant group is typically determined by factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and socioeconomic status, which are largely determined at birth and beyond an individual's control.

Question 10

In the future,a growing proportion of the United States will be

Accepted Answer

According to population projections from the U.S. Census Bureau, by the year 2060, the Asian population is expected to nearly double, while the Hispanic population is anticipated to increase by approximately 25%. Therefore, a growing proportion of the U.S. will be Asian or Hispanic.

Question 11

Which of the following terms refers to a political philosophy,promoted by many younger Blacks in the 1960s,that supported the creation of Black-controlled political and economic institutions?

Accepted Answer

Blackpower was a political philosophy promoted by many younger Blacks in the 1960s, which supported the creation of Black-controlled political and economic institutions. The term was coined by Stokely Carmichael during a civil rights rally in Mississippi in 1966. The philosophy rejected nonviolence and integration with White society, instead advocating for self-determination and solidarity among Black people. The Blackpower movement was seen as a more radical extension of the Civil Rights Movement.

Question 12

Anti-Semitism is a form of

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

In 1988,President Ronald Reagan signed unprecedented legislation called the Civil Liberties Act,requiring the federal government to apologize for the forced relocation of ________ to "evacuation camps" during World War II.

Accepted Answer

The legislation referred to in the question is commonly known as the Japanese American Internment or the Internment of Japanese Americans. Therefore, the correct answer is A) Japanese Americans. The other options, B) Jewish Americans, C) African Americans, and D) Vietnamese Americans, were not subject to forced relocation to "evacuation camps" during World War II.

Question 14

Which population group represents the largest minority in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Latinos represent the largest minority group in the U.S. As of 2020, their population was estimated to be around 62.3 million, making up about 18.7% of the total U.S. population.

Question 15

The term racial group is used to describe a group that is set apart from others because of obvious cultural distinctions.

Accepted Answer

The term racial group is actually used to describe a group that is set apart from others based on physical or biological characteristics such as skin color, hair texture, and facial features. Cultural distinctions are usually referred to as ethnic or cultural groups.

Question 16

An emphasis on concerns such as ethnic food or political issues rather than on deeper ties to one's ethnic heritage is referred to as

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Symbolic ethnicity refers to the practice of identifying with one's ethnic heritage through practices or symbols such as food or clothing, rather than through deep cultural ties. It is often seen as a way for individuals to selectively engage with their ethnic identity without fully immersing themselves in it, and can be seen as a form of assimilation or distancing oneself from more traditional ethnic practices.

Question 17

Race is a social construction.

Accepted Answer

Race is not a biological or genetic category, but rather a social construct based on physical characteristics such as skin color, hair texture, and facial features. The definitions and categories of race have varied throughout history and across different cultures.

Question 18

Which of the following groups makes up the largest percentage of Asian Americans?

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Chinese Americans make up the largest percentage of Asian Americans, followed by Filipino Americans and then Asian Indian Americans.

Question 19

Since the change in U.S.immigration policy during the 1960s to encourage immigration of relatives of U.S.residents and people with desirable skills,where have a majority of immigrants originated from?

Accepted Answer

Since the change in U.S. immigration policy during the 1960s, the majority of immigrants have originated from Asia and Latin America. This is due to the preference given to family members of U.S. residents and individuals with desirable skills, as well as political and socioeconomic factors in their home countries.

Question 20

Relative to other Latin American immigrants,Cuban immigrants during the Castro regime

Accepted Answer

Cuban immigrants during the Castro regime had higher rates of education compared to other Latin American immigrants. This is because Cuba had one of the most successful educational systems in Latin America prior to the revolution, resulting in a larger proportion of the population being literate and having access to higher education. Additionally, many of the Cuban immigrants who came to the United States during this time were professionals, intellectuals, and middle-class individuals who were forced to flee because of political persecution. Therefore, they were more likely to have advanced degrees and professional skills, contributing to their higher rates of education.

Quiz 10: Racial and Ethnic Inequality