Question 1

The movement of blacks back to the south since the 1970s is based on all of the following factors EXCEPT:
A) Many blacks came to realize that the North was not the racial paradise some of them had believed
B) Southern states have offered blacks financial incentives to return
C) Many blacks have returned to areas where their families reside
D) Mores, lifestyles and the climate of the south are more familiar to those who used to live there

Accepted Answer

While A, C, and D are all factors that have contributed to the movement of blacks back to the south since the 1970s, there is no evidence to suggest that Southern states have offered blacks financial incentives to return.

Question 2

Racial or ethnic groups that are near or above societal norms about education or income,yet have been in the past or are currently subject to widespread discrimination are called:
A) Minority groups
B) Privileged groups
C) Groups with intermediate status
D) Groups with subjective status

Accepted Answer

Groups with intermediate status refers to racial or ethnic groups that have achieved education or income levels that are near or above societal norms, but are still subject to discrimination and disadvantages due to their race or ethnicity. This includes groups such as Asian Americans and Jewish Americans who have higher-than-average levels of education and income, but still face issues such as stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. The term "minority groups" typically refers to groups that have lower levels of education or income, and are marginalized or disadvantaged in society. "Privileged groups" refers to groups who have access to social, economic, or political advantages due to their race or ethnicity, and are not subject to discrimination or prejudice. "Groups with subjective status" is not a commonly used term in sociology or social psychology.

Question 3

The majority of Hispanic Americans are:
A) Puerto Ricans
B) Cubans
C) Mexican Americans
D) Central or South Americans

Accepted Answer

According to the United States Census Bureau, Mexican Americans make up the largest percentage of the Hispanic or Latino population in the United States, accounting for approximately 62% of all Hispanics or Latinos. Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Central Americans, and South Americans each make up a smaller percentage of the Hispanic or Latino population.

Question 4

A group with intermediate status in the United States is:
A) Asian-Americans
B) African Americans
C) Latinos
D) Native Americans

Accepted Answer

Asian-Americans have been traditionally seen as a group with intermediate status in the United States due to their high levels of educational attainment and income compared to other minority groups. They are often referred to as the "model minority." However, it is essential to note that this stereotype can mask the experiences of discrimination and inequality faced by many Asian-Americans.

Question 5

Which of the following is true about Jewish-Americans?
A) A tiny percentage of the world Jewish population live in the United States
B) The Jewish population of the U.S. is about 2 percent of the total population
C) The U.S. Jewish population is growing more rapidly than the population as a whole because of its high birth rate
D) The U.S. Jewish population is highly rural

Accepted Answer

According to the Pew Research Center, as of 2020, the Jewish population of the United States is around 2% of the total population, which is an estimated 7.5 million people. While this is not a tiny percentage, it is still a relatively small minority group in the country. Option A is incorrect because the United States has the third-largest Jewish population in the world, after Israel and France. Option C is also incorrect because the Jewish population of the U.S. is not actually growing, but rather shrinking due to a combination of low birth rates, intermarriage, and aging. Option D is incorrect because the U.S. Jewish population is highly concentrated in urban and suburban areas, with relatively few Jews living in rural areas.

Question 6

Most Arab Americans are:
A) Muslim
B) Christian
C) Hindu
D) Buddhist

Accepted Answer

The majority of Arab Americans are Christian, primarily those from Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, and Iraq. While there is a significant Muslim population among Arab Americans, it is not the majority. Hinduism and Buddhism are not typically associated with the Arab world, and so are not likely to be the religions of Arab Americans.

Question 7

The largest group of Asian Americans are the:
A) Japanese Americans
B) Korean Americans
C) Chinese Americans
D) Filipino Americans

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Chinese American population is the largest Asian American subgroup in the United States, with over 5 million people identifying as Chinese American.

Question 8

What percentage of the world's Jewish population lives in the United States?
A) 2%
B) 15%
C) 40%
D) 90%

Accepted Answer

Approximately 40% of the world's Jewish population lives in the United States, making it the country with the second-largest Jewish population after Israel.

Question 9

Those groups who have immigrated to the United States from eastern and southern Europe are referred to as:
A) White immigrants
B) White ethnics
C) Ethnic immigrants
D) Ethnic entrants

Accepted Answer

The term "White ethnics" is commonly used to refer to groups of European immigrants who arrived in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries from eastern and southern Europe, including Italians, Poles, and Jews. This term highlights their white racial classification but also acknowledges their distinct ethnic identities and cultures. Answer A is incorrect as it is too broad and does not accurately describe the specific groups being referred to. Answer C is vague and could refer to any group of immigrants, not just those from eastern and southern Europe. Answer D is not a commonly used term and lacks specificity.

Question 10

Native Americans make up what percentage of the U.S.population?
A) 25%
B) 10%
C) 15%
D) 1.7%

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Native Americans make up approximately 1.7% of the U.S. population.

Question 11

In which area of the United States do most Puerto Ricans live?
A) New York and New Jersey
B) California, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado
C) Florida
D) Washington, D.C.

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, New York and New Jersey have the largest populations of Puerto Ricans in the United States. As of 2019, over 1.5 million Puerto Ricans lived in New York City alone. Florida also has a significant Puerto Rican population, but it is smaller than that of New York and New Jersey.

Question 12

The greatest percentage of Native Americans live in the:
A) North
B) South
C) West
D) East

Accepted Answer

According to the United States Census Bureau, in 2019 approximately 49% of Native Americans lived in the western region of the United States which includes states like California, Arizona, and Alaska. The North, South, and East regions have a smaller percentage of Native American populations in comparison.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true?
A) The Hispanic population is one of the slowest-growing populations in the United States
B) The Hispanic population is less urban than the black population
C) The median age for Hispanics is older than any other group in the United States
D) The population of Latinos more than tripled between 1980 and 2006

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of Latinos more than tripled between 1980 and 2006. Option A is incorrect as the Hispanic population is one of the fastest-growing populations in the United States. Option B is incorrect as the black population is less urban than the Hispanic population. Option C is incorrect as the median age for Hispanics is lower than that of non-Hispanic whites and non-Hispanic blacks.

Question 14

Which of the following is the largest minority group in the United States?
A) African American
B) Hispanics
C) Native Americans
D) Asian Americans

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2020, Hispanics/Latinos make up the largest ethnic minority group in the United States, comprising 18.7% of the population. African Americans are the second largest ethnic minority group (13.4%), followed by Asian Americans (5.9%), and Native Americans (2.8%).

Question 15

The majority of Asian-Americans live in:
A) California and Hawaii
B) New York and New Jersey
C) Colorado and Utah
D) Texas and Illinois

Accepted Answer

According to the 2010 Census, California and Hawaii have the highest populations of Asian-Americans, with California having the highest overall population at 5.6 million. New York and New Jersey have significant Asian-American populations as well, but not as high as California and Hawaii. Colorado and Utah have smaller Asian-American populations, and Texas and Illinois have relatively large populations but not as large as California and Hawaii.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true?
A) Blacks constitute 40 percent of the U.S. population
B) The majority of blacks live in the south
C) The black population is older than the population as a whole
D) Blacks are more suburbanized than whites

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2019 data, the majority of blacks (55.9%) live in the South. A is false as blacks actually make up around 13.4% of the U.S. population. C is also false as the median age for blacks is 34.6 years old, while the median age for the population as a whole is 38.5 years old. D is false as whites have a higher rate of suburbanization than blacks.

Question 17

Which of the following is true?
A) The term "white ethnics" refers to any group who are white
B) The bulk of "white ethnics" immigrated before 1900
C) The largest "white ethnic" group is Italian American
D) The majority of "white ethnic" groups are concentrated in the Northeast

Accepted Answer

The largest "white ethnic" group is Italian American

Question 18

The umbrella label "Hispanic" or "Latino" does not cover which of the following groups?
A) Mexicans
B) Puerto Ricans
C) Cubans
D) Haitians

Accepted Answer

The term "Hispanic" or "Latino" typically refers to people with origins in Spanish-speaking countries, so Haitians, whose primary language is Haitian Creole and whose country has French as an official language, are not included in this group.

Question 19

African Americans,Latinos,and American Indian people fit the definition of minority groups because they share the following:
A) They each are a smaller percentage of the population than whites
B) They have less wealth, lower incomes, less education, and less power than other groups
C) They share a great deal of wealth and influence in American society
D) They have lower birth rates than other groups in American society

Accepted Answer

The definition of minority groups includes factors such as having less wealth, lower incomes, less education, and less power compared to other groups. African Americans, Latinos, and American Indian people all share these characteristics, which is why they are considered minority groups. Option A is not entirely accurate as some states have a larger percentage of these minority groups compared to whites. Option C is also incorrect as these groups do not have a significant amount of wealth and influence in American society. Option D is not a defining factor of minority groups.

Question 20

The largest reservation in the United States is home to which Native American nation?
A) Cherokee
B) Pueblo
C) Navajo
D) Ute

Accepted Answer

The largest reservation in the United States is home to the Navajo Nation. The Navajo reservation spans over 27,000 square miles across Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.

Quiz 10: The Status of Majority and Minority Groups in the United States Today

The movement of blacks back to the south since the 1970s is based on all of the following factors EXCEPT:

Racial or ethnic groups that are near or above societal norms about education or income,yet have been in the past or are currently subject to widespread discrimination are called:

The majority of Hispanic Americans are:

A group with intermediate status in the United States is:

Which of the following is true about Jewish-Americans?

Most Arab Americans are:

The largest group of Asian Americans are the:

What percentage of the world's Jewish population lives in the United States?

Those groups who have immigrated to the United States from eastern and southern Europe are referred to as:

Native Americans make up what percentage of the U.S.population?

In which area of the United States do most Puerto Ricans live?

The greatest percentage of Native Americans live in the:

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following is the largest minority group in the United States?

The majority of Asian-Americans live in:

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following is true?

The umbrella label "Hispanic" or "Latino" does not cover which of the following groups?

African Americans,Latinos,and American Indian people fit the definition of minority groups because they share the following:

The largest reservation in the United States is home to which Native American nation?