Race Literacy Quiz

Humans have approximately 30,000 genes. On average, how many genes separate all members of one race from all members of another race?

• None

• 1

• 23

• 148

• We don't know

Members of a race can be identified by their:

• Blood group

• Skin color

• Genes

• All of the above

• None of the above

Skin color correlates most closely with:

• Risk for sickle cell, Tay Sachs and other genetic diseases

• Geographic latitude

• Continent of ancestral origin

• Jumping, sprinting, and other physical abilities

Which group has the most genetic variation?

• Humans

• Chimpanzees

• Penguins

• Fruit flies

Which continent has the greatest human genetic diversity?

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

• North America

Which of the following was NOT an important reason why African slavery first took root in North America:

• They were skilled semi-tropical farmers

• The supply of indentured servants from Europe was becoming unreliable

• They were deemed innately inferior

• They couldn't run away easily