Section Quiz
The racial term “African American” can refer to:
- a black person living in the United States
- people whose ancestors came to the United States through the slave trade
- a white person who originated in Africa and now lives in the United States
- any of the above
Hint:
D
What is the one defining feature of a minority group?
- Self-definition
- Numerical minority
- Lack of power
- Strong cultural identity
Hint:
C
Ethnicity describes shared:
- beliefs
- language
- religion
- any of the above
Hint:
D
Which of the following is an example of a numerical majority being treated as a subordinate group?
- Jewish people in Germany
- Creoles in New Orleans
- White people in Brazil
- Blacks under apartheid in South Africa
Hint:
D
Scapegoat theory shows that:
- subordinate groups blame dominant groups for their problems
- dominant groups blame subordinate groups for their problems
- some people are predisposed to prejudice
- all of the above
Hint:
B