Understanding Racial Classification and Identity

Understanding Racial Classification and Identity

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Philosophy

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video explores the concept of racial classification, focusing on the one drop laws and their impact on racial identity in America. It discusses the evolution of racial terminology, highlighting changes from 'black' to 'African-American' and 'Afro American.' A poem by Gwendolyn Brooks is analyzed to illustrate personal and collective racial identity. The video concludes with a discussion on the convergence of national and racial identity, emphasizing the importance of respecting individuals' preferred racial identifiers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the 'one drop' law primarily concerned with?

Regulating immigration

Defining citizenship

Determining racial identity

Establishing voting rights

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the 'one drop' law classify a person with one drop of black blood?

As mixed race

As black

As white

As non-citizen

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the video imply about the fluidity of racial identification?

It can be fluid for some

It is never fluid

It is fluid for everyone

It is always fluid

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term did Jesse Jackson advocate for in 1998?

People of Color

African-Americans

Afro Americans

Black Americans

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What term was commonly used by black people around the turn of the century?

African-Americans

Afro Americans

Black Americans

People of Color

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the video suggest about the evolution of racial terms?

They are irrelevant

They evolve over time

They are government-mandated

They remain constant

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of Gwendolyn Brooks' poem mentioned in the video?

The role of government

The impact of technology

The significance of self-identification

The importance of education

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