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Subjects of Diversity Trivia Quiz

This is about the different history of ethnic groups and cultures over the years and the things they had to endure.

A multiple-choice quiz by Feminine_Mystique. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Feminine_Mystique

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
106,281

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1906

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the U.S. what was the percentage of (non-Hispanic) racial minorities according to the 2000 Census? Hint

17%

25%

50%

31%

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the meaning of "feminine mystique"? Hint

A woman who believes in women's rights

The traditional role of a woman as a mother and housewife

A mysterious woman

Femme Fatale

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which isn't one of Robert Merton's categories of discrimination? Hint

all-weather liberal

Happy go lucky

reluctant liberal

timid bigot

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Question 4 of 10

4. 'Glass ceiling' means a barrier blocks the promotion of qualified workers based on gender or minority status?

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the most populous single religious denomination in the U.S. (in 2002)? Hint

Methodists

Catholics

Baptists

Evangelicals

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Native Americans were forced from their land many times, but a landmark in this sorry history occurred when Colonel Custer said he had found this in their Black Hills? Hint

tobacco

oil

gold

silver

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Question 7 of 10

7. Because of low income and high poverty levels Native Americans started opening up these to help boost their income? Hint

stores

restaurants

casinos

theaters

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Question 8 of 10

8. Many, perhaps even most, abolitionists didn't believe in racial equality?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Discrimination of people trying to buy homes in minority and racially challenging neighborhoods is called? Hint

red-lining

equal housing

zoning laws

neighborhood segregation

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Question 10 of 10

10. Generalized fear of Asian people and their customs is referred as this? Hint

yellow fever

yellow peril

yello

mello yello

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the U.S. what was the percentage of (non-Hispanic) racial minorities according to the 2000 Census?

Answer: 17%

The U.S. is a diverse nation and along with the 17% of racial minorities another 13% is Hispanic.

2. What is the meaning of "feminine mystique"?

Answer: The traditional role of a woman as a mother and housewife

In 1966 Betty Friedan founded the National Organization for Women (NOW). Her book entitled "The Feminine Mystique" appeared in 1963.

3. Which isn't one of Robert Merton's categories of discrimination?

Answer: Happy go lucky

Merton identified four categories when studying negative attitudes and negative behaviors.

4. 'Glass ceiling' means a barrier blocks the promotion of qualified workers based on gender or minority status?

Answer: True

Discrimination doesn't even stop for those who are well educated and highly qualified.

5. What is the most populous single religious denomination in the U.S. (in 2002)?

Answer: Catholics

Although outnumbered by Protestants as such, Roman Catholics are the largest single denomination - not only in the U.S. but also in many European countries such as France, Belgium, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Poland, and throughout Central and South America, too.

6. The Native Americans were forced from their land many times, but a landmark in this sorry history occurred when Colonel Custer said he had found this in their Black Hills?

Answer: gold

In 1874 he claimed there was gold in the Black Hills and the Native Americans were forced to move in the dead of winter with scarce food, no medical care, and many Natives died. This ensued the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876. Taken from the book "Racial and Ethnic Groups" by Richard T. Schaeffer.

7. Because of low income and high poverty levels Native Americans started opening up these to help boost their income?

Answer: casinos

The economic relief for Indians has been powerful. Nationwide receipts have amounted to $4.9 billion from reservation casinos as of 1996.

8. Many, perhaps even most, abolitionists didn't believe in racial equality?

Answer: True

Even though in their minds slavery was immoral, racial equality was still unimaginable to many of them. Taken from the book "Racial and Ethnic Groups" by Richard T Schaffer

9. Discrimination of people trying to buy homes in minority and racially challenging neighborhoods is called?

Answer: red-lining

Still in the 1990's big lenders treat racial and ethnic neighborhoods as poor investments for home and commercial loans.

10. Generalized fear of Asian people and their customs is referred as this?

Answer: yellow peril

This term was more used around the turn of the century when Chinese immigrants came to the U.S. People in the U.S. were scared and thought Asians would bring corruption and disease.

Source: Author Feminine_Mystique

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