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Analyzing Media Through an Ethnic Studies Lens — Unit test Answers

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In African history, what was the Middle Passage?

A
the journey of African explorers to the Americas
B
the trade route between Africa and Europe
C
the forced transport of enslaved Africans from West Africa to the Americas
D
the migration of millions of Black Americans from the South to the North and West in the US
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the revitalization of Indigenous languages.
B
the destruction of valuable cultural resources and sacred sites.
C
a range of other social issues for AIAN such as housing instability and healthcare challenges.
D
younger generations of Indigenous peoples to be more closely connected to their heritage and traditions.
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Bhagat Singh Thind's argument for his classification as White in his citizenship case was based on

A
his wealth and education.
B
his service in the US Army.
C
the scientific understanding of race, classifying people from the Indian subcontinent as Aryan.
D
his ability to assimilate into American culture and adopt its values.
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What role do enclave neighborhoods play in preserving Asian cultures within the United States?

A
They encourage Asian communities to try languages and traditions that are different from their cultures of origin.
B
They aim to fully assimilate Asian immigrants into American culture.
C
They serve as temporary settlements for newly arrived Asian immigrants.
D
They provide spaces for Asian cultures, languages, and communities to thrive.
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How did the early 20th-century White classification benefit Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) immigrants in the US?

A
It provided protection and rights.
B
It gave them the right to vote.
C
It ensured high-paying jobs.
D
It granted immediate land ownership.
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A new TV sitcom depicts the story of a White family who moves to a predominantly Latino neighborhood in Texas. The episodes sometimes include details that educate the audience on Tejano culture. However, the show primarily focuses on the humor of everyday life and the universal experiences that most people have in common.What is the purpose of this piece of media?

A
to entertain
B
to inform
C
to instruct
D
to persuade
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What was a significant cultural impact of US involvement on the Indigenous communities of the Pacific islands during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

A
It helped keep their traditional languages and traditions alive.
B
It promoted the growth of traditional subsistence farming and fishing.
C
It caused many of their traditional languages and traditions to decline.
D
It caused an isolation of the Pacific islands from Western influences.
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What was one effect of the USA Patriot Act, passed in October 2001?

A
increased financial support for MENA communities
B
enhanced cultural exchange programs
C
detention of immigrants suspected of terrorism
D
decreased security measures at airports
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Which scenario illustrates systemic racism affecting Black people?

A
a Black individual losing a tennis match against a White opponent
B
a Black artist choosing to focus on traditional West African themes in their work
C
a Black family independently deciding to homeschool their children
D
a Black individual being passed over for a promotion in favor of a less qualified White colleague
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What type of tension have many Ashkenazi Jews in America grappled with?

A
between economic success and achieving political representation in government
B
between religious beliefs and adopting modern scientific understandings
C
between different Jewish denominations and their varied cultural practices
D
between assimilating into mainstream American culture and preserving Jewish identity
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The image shows the Kanaka Maoli flag.

A
It symbolizes the modern state of Hawaii and its integration with the US.
B
It represents the tourist industry in Hawaii.
C
It marks and celebrates Hawaiian statehood.
D
It symbolizes the original Hawaiian kingdom and the desire for an uncolonized Hawaii.
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Review the map.

A
The Florida climate is like the climate of Cuba.
B
Cuban people lived in Florida before Europeans migrated.
C
Florida is very close geographically to Cuba.
D
Florida was once part of the country of Cuba.
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What do Chicano and Nuyorican identities have in common?

A
They relate to bicultural experiences.
B
They may describe anyone with Latino heritage.
C
They developed in urban environments.
D
They are mainly used by artists and musicians.
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What role did the "manongs” play in California's agricultural sector in the 1920s and '30s?

A
They worked primarily in management positions.
B
They formed labor unions for better conditions.
C
They introduced new farming techniques.
D
They focused on exporting crops to the Philippines.
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The chart shows the changes to the estimated European and Indigenous populations from 1610 to 1700.Estimated European Populationsca. 1610ca. 1700English in Virginia10072,000French in New France10013,000Spanish in New Mexico5003,000Estimated Indigenous Populationsca. 1610ca. 1700Powhatans15,0001,000Hurons20,000100’sPueblos60,00014,000

A
large-scale migration of Native Americans to other continents
B
widespread diseases brought by European settlers
C
natural disasters occurring during this period
D
decline in traditional hunting and gathering practices
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In family films, which can be viewed by all audiences, boy characters outnumber girl characters three to one. As a result, several women filmmakers have come together to start a new production company. Their goal is to create G-rated entertainment with female leading characters targeted to girls ages 7–12.Which issue is this group working to address?

A
improving gender representation
B
increasing dominant narratives
C
providing an intersectional lens
D
considering positionality
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How does the US Census Bureau define "White" in terms of ethnic origin?

A
people with origins in South America, Asia, and Africa
B
people with origins in Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa
C
people with origins in Australia
D
people with origins in Africa
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What is one avenue that helps preserve native languages within the MENA community in the US?

A
online language-learning platforms
B
government policies
C
mainstream media
D
weekend schools
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What was the main goal of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act signed into law in May 2021?

A
to elect more Asian American representatives to Congress
B
to fund research on the origins of COVID-19
C
to promote the review of hate crimes and improve public reporting
D
to remove COVID-19 travel barriers and bans
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What is an example of qualitative data related to diversity in movies based on comic books?

A
an audience survey prior to the release of a film about a Latino superhero
B
reports comparing the box office scores for a variety of comic book movies
C
a list of all the roles played by actors of color from 25 recent superhero films
D
statistics on the total number of comic book characters from marginalized groups

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