Understanding Race and Ethnicity quiz

What is the primary difference between race and ethnicity?

• Race and ethnicity are the same.

• Race is based on cultural expression, while ethnicity is based on physical traits.

• Race is inherited, while ethnicity is learned.

• Race is chosen, while ethnicity is biological.

According to the text, how does the U.S. Census Bureau use race data?

• To create new languages.

• To ensure fairness in the distribution of aid.

• To eliminate racial categories.

• To determine tax rates for different groups.

Which of the following is an example of ethnicity?

• Irish

• White

• Asian

• Black

What does the term 'race' usually refer to?

• Cultural identity

• Language

• Physical traits

• Religious beliefs

Which category does the U.S. Census Bureau NOT use for race?

• White

• Black or African American

• Hispanic

• Asian

What is the purpose of collecting ethnicity data according to the U.S. Census Bureau?

• To eliminate cultural differences.

• To determine voting rights.

• To enforce compliance with antidiscrimination laws.

• To create new ethnic groups.

Which of the following is NOT a category under 'Asian' according to the U.S. Census Bureau?

• Chinese

• Japanese

• Nigerian

• Filipino

What does the term 'ethnicity' encompass?

• Genetic makeup

• Cultural expression and identification

• None of the above

• Only physical traits

Which of the following is a reason why race and ethnicity are often misunderstood?

• People fit neatly into categories.

• There are too many categories to choose from.

• Race and ethnicity are the same.

• Many people do not fit into neat categories.

What is an example of a group under 'Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander'?

• Navajo Nation

• Samoan

• Irish

• Italian