Smith argues that the value of the "three pillars/logics" 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?
o :# True
Acco...
ASAM Final Exam Questions and Answers
Smith argues that the value of the "three pillars/logics" 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?
o :# True
According to Karenga, "submission" is a "mode of domination" by which groups are
forced to accept the forms of oppression placed upon them. True or False?
o :# False
Which is the MOST accurate definition of "Eurocentrism?
o :# 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 "discrimination," according
to Karenga?
o :# An act or behavior which denies equal access, opportunities, and rights to
persons because of prejudice or other arbitrary reasons.
Which of the following is the MOST accurate definition of "systemic racism?"
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o :# A means of denial, deformation, and destruction of a people's history,
humanity, and human rights based exclusively or primarily on racial difference.
"Nativism" is the perception among white Americans that Asians are the racial
equivalent to "Native Americans" or indigenous populations. True or False?
o :# False
Which of the following statements best explains Ancheta's argument that Asians have
been treated historically as "constructive blacks?"
o :# Asians have suffered similar historical experiences of racial discrimination as
Blacks/African Americans.
Which of the following is an example of a "relational" treatment of race, according to
Molina's article?
o :# All of the above: The research and writings of historian Carey McWilliams,
The 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 the corresponding "anchor"
identified in Andrea Smith's article.
- Capitalism
- Orientalism
- Colonialism
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-Slavery
-Genocide
-War
o :# Colonialism : Genocide
Capitalism : Slavery
Orientalism : War
Utilizing your knowledge of Smith's article, match the racial/ethnic populations that
would be subjected to/oppressed by the different "pillars/logics" listed below:
-African/Black
-Asian/Arabic
-Indigenous/Native
-Genocide
-Slavery
-Orientalism
o :# African/Black : Slavery
Asian/Arabic: Orientalism
Indigenous/Native : Genocide
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