ASAM Final Exam ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Smith argues that the value of the "three pillars/logics" True
model of understanding white supremacy is that it reveals
how people of color, while working towards their own
liberation and advancement, are often "seduced" into
complying with the oppression of others. True or False?
According to Karenga, "submission" is a "mode of False
domination" by which groups are forced to accept the
forms of oppression placed upon them. True or False?
Which is the MOST accurate definition of "Eurocentrism? A worldview that privileges and focuses upon the thoughts, practices, knowledge,
history, systems of beliefs, and customs of the western world and people of
western Europe
Which of the following is the MOST accurate definition of An act or behavior which denies equal access, opportunities, and rights to
"discrimination," according to Karenga? persons because of prejudice or other arbitrary reasons.
, Which of the following is the MOST accurate definition of A means of denial, deformation, and destruction of a people's history, humanity,
"systemic racism?" and human rights based exclusively or primarily on racial difference.
"Nativism" is the perception among white Americans that False
Asians are the racial equivalent to "Native Americans" or
indigenous populations. True or False?
Which of the following statements best explains Asians have suffered similar historical experiences of racial discrimination as
Ancheta's argument that Asians have been treated Blacks/African Americans.
historically as "constructive blacks?"
Which of the following is an example of a "relational" All of the above: The research and writings of historian Carey McWilliams, The
treatment of race, according to Molina's article? research of Boyle Heights conducted by historian George Sanchez, The research
on race in 19th century California by Tomas Almaguer.
Match the following "pillars/logics" of white supremacy to Colonialism : Genocide
the corresponding "anchor" identified in Andrea Smith's Capitalism : Slavery
article. Orientalism : War
- Capitalism
- Orientalism
- Colonialism
-Slavery
-Genocide
-War
Utilizing your knowledge of Smith's article, match the African/Black : Slavery
racial/ethnic populations that would be subjected Asian/Arabic: Orientalism
to/oppressed by the different "pillars/logics" listed Indigenous/Native : Genocide
below:
-African/Black
-Asian/Arabic
-Indigenous/Native
-Genocide
-Slavery
-Orientalism
Which of the following elements are part of Karenga's -Distinctive cultural traits and practices
definition of an "ethnic group?" (3) -Common historical or national origin
-Shared sense of community
Which of the following court decisions are linked People vs. Hall (1854, CA) and Dred Scott Vs. Stanford (1857)
together in articulating that non-white populations in the
United States had no civil rights that courts or the public
were required to recognize or defend? (2)
Smith argues that the value of the "three pillars/logics" True
model of understanding white supremacy is that it reveals
how people of color, while working towards their own
liberation and advancement, are often "seduced" into
complying with the oppression of others. True or False?
According to Karenga, "submission" is a "mode of False
domination" by which groups are forced to accept the
forms of oppression placed upon them. True or False?
Which is the MOST accurate definition of "Eurocentrism? A worldview that privileges and focuses upon the thoughts, practices, knowledge,
history, systems of beliefs, and customs of the western world and people of
western Europe
Which of the following is the MOST accurate definition of An act or behavior which denies equal access, opportunities, and rights to
"discrimination," according to Karenga? persons because of prejudice or other arbitrary reasons.
, Which of the following is the MOST accurate definition of A means of denial, deformation, and destruction of a people's history, humanity,
"systemic racism?" and human rights based exclusively or primarily on racial difference.
"Nativism" is the perception among white Americans that False
Asians are the racial equivalent to "Native Americans" or
indigenous populations. True or False?
Which of the following statements best explains Asians have suffered similar historical experiences of racial discrimination as
Ancheta's argument that Asians have been treated Blacks/African Americans.
historically as "constructive blacks?"
Which of the following is an example of a "relational" All of the above: The research and writings of historian Carey McWilliams, The
treatment of race, according to Molina's article? research of Boyle Heights conducted by historian George Sanchez, The research
on race in 19th century California by Tomas Almaguer.
Match the following "pillars/logics" of white supremacy to Colonialism : Genocide
the corresponding "anchor" identified in Andrea Smith's Capitalism : Slavery
article. Orientalism : War
- Capitalism
- Orientalism
- Colonialism
-Slavery
-Genocide
-War
Utilizing your knowledge of Smith's article, match the African/Black : Slavery
racial/ethnic populations that would be subjected Asian/Arabic: Orientalism
to/oppressed by the different "pillars/logics" listed Indigenous/Native : Genocide
below:
-African/Black
-Asian/Arabic
-Indigenous/Native
-Genocide
-Slavery
-Orientalism
Which of the following elements are part of Karenga's -Distinctive cultural traits and practices
definition of an "ethnic group?" (3) -Common historical or national origin
-Shared sense of community
Which of the following court decisions are linked People vs. Hall (1854, CA) and Dred Scott Vs. Stanford (1857)
together in articulating that non-white populations in the
United States had no civil rights that courts or the public
were required to recognize or defend? (2)
