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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 role did King Kamehameha I play in Hawaiian history?

A
He was the first president of Hawaii.
B
He prevented foreign companies from buying Hawaiian land.
C
He was the last king of Hawaii.
D
He led the unification of the Hawaiian Islands.
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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 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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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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How does the US Census Bureau define an Asian person?

A
as someone with origins in any part of the Asian continent
B
as a person exclusively from East Asian countries
C
as a person exclusively from South Asian countries
D
as an individual with roots in East Asia, South Asia, or Southeast Asia
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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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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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Review the graph.

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A
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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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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What was a shortcoming of the 1993 "Apology Resolution" passed by the US Congress?

A
The resolution failed to acknowledge the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian kingdom.
B
The resolution failed to provide federal recognition to Native Hawaiians.
C
The resolution led to the restoration of the Hawaiian monarchy.
D
The resolution declared Hawaii an independent nation.
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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 event marked a turning point in the history of Indigenous peoples in the US, resulting in the loss of cultural practices, languages, and traditional ways of life?

A
the Dakota Access Pipeline construction
B
the establishment of Indigenous spirit culture
C
the development of Indigenous tribal nations
D
the arrival of Europeans
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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 is the best way to create balance in a multimedia presentation?

A
by explaining how the evidence supports the writer’s perspective
B
by including only one or two pieces of evidence to avoid confusing the audience
C
by avoiding pointing out ideas or opinions that differ from the writer’s analysis
D
by avoiding presenting the writer’s own opinion or belief about the topic
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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 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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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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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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