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Which of the following is a common attribute that can be used to define an ethnicity or ethnic group?
Which of the following is a common attribute that can be used to define an ethnicity or ethnic group?
- Shared political ideology
- Shared economic status
- Shared physical appearance
- Shared language (correct)
What is the term often used interchangeably with ethnicity, particularly in cases of ethnic nationalism?
What is the term often used interchangeably with ethnicity, particularly in cases of ethnic nationalism?
- Ancestry
- Religion
- Language
- Nation (correct)
How is ethnicity often construed?
How is ethnicity often construed?
- As a result of language shift
- As a consequence of religious conversion
- As a societally imposed construct (correct)
- As an inherited trait
What is a common characteristic that ethnic groups may share?
What is a common characteristic that ethnic groups may share?
How may individuals or groups become part of an ethnic group?
How may individuals or groups become part of an ethnic group?
Study Notes
Ethnicity and Ethnic Groups
- A common attribute that can be used to define an ethnicity or ethnic group is a shared culture, language, history, or ancestry.
- The term often used interchangeably with ethnicity, particularly in cases of ethnic nationalism, is nationality.
- Ethnicity is often construed as a social construct, culturally and historically created, rather than a biological or genetic fact.
- A common characteristic that ethnic groups may share is a sense of community, identity, and shared experiences.
- Individuals or groups may become part of an ethnic group through various means, including adoption, assimilation, or self-identification.
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Test your knowledge of ethnicities and ethnic groups around the world with this quiz! Explore diverse cultures, traditions, languages, and histories as you answer questions about different ethnic identities. Challenge yourself and learn more about the rich tapestry of human diversity.
