ANTHROPOLOGY 101 2002 CSN
ESSENTIALS OF CULTURAL
ANTHROPOLOGY CHAPTER 6
The term ethnicity is often confused with other concepts about race and
identity. Identify the correct definition of ethnicity. - ANSWER-
Ethnicity is a sense of historical, cultural, and sometimes ancestral
connection to a group of people who are believed to be distinct from
those outside the group.
The Western press plays a very important role in how people perceive
global events. What does the media often cite as the reason for ethnic
conflicts? - ANSWER- ancient, deep-seated ethnic differences
The Royal Bafokeng Nation (RBN) has been highly praised as an
example of how ethnicity can be mobilized for economic benefits.
Despite corporate success, there are still a number of problems that RBN
faces. Identify whether or not these are issues faced by RBN. -
ANSWER- Issues Faced by RBN
Most of the Bafokeng do not have electricity.
The Bafokeng have a high unemployment rate.
, Not Issues Faced by RBN
The Bafokeng used their ethnicity to make money.
All Bafokeng own shares in RBN.
Match each of the current or past ethnic conflicts to the country or
region to which it pertains. - ANSWER- ethnic cleansing of Muslims by
Catholics
Bosnia
Existence of large numbers of Hutu refugees due to a nearby massacre
Tanzania
Wide-scale genocide of Tutsi by Hutu
Rwanda
Ethnic conflict often occurs within a country due to colonial influence
and activity. Identify the countries where outside powers have
negatively affected ethnic relations. - ANSWER- Negatively Affected
Iraq, Middle East
Rwanda, Africa
Not Negatively Affected
France, Europe
ESSENTIALS OF CULTURAL
ANTHROPOLOGY CHAPTER 6
The term ethnicity is often confused with other concepts about race and
identity. Identify the correct definition of ethnicity. - ANSWER-
Ethnicity is a sense of historical, cultural, and sometimes ancestral
connection to a group of people who are believed to be distinct from
those outside the group.
The Western press plays a very important role in how people perceive
global events. What does the media often cite as the reason for ethnic
conflicts? - ANSWER- ancient, deep-seated ethnic differences
The Royal Bafokeng Nation (RBN) has been highly praised as an
example of how ethnicity can be mobilized for economic benefits.
Despite corporate success, there are still a number of problems that RBN
faces. Identify whether or not these are issues faced by RBN. -
ANSWER- Issues Faced by RBN
Most of the Bafokeng do not have electricity.
The Bafokeng have a high unemployment rate.
, Not Issues Faced by RBN
The Bafokeng used their ethnicity to make money.
All Bafokeng own shares in RBN.
Match each of the current or past ethnic conflicts to the country or
region to which it pertains. - ANSWER- ethnic cleansing of Muslims by
Catholics
Bosnia
Existence of large numbers of Hutu refugees due to a nearby massacre
Tanzania
Wide-scale genocide of Tutsi by Hutu
Rwanda
Ethnic conflict often occurs within a country due to colonial influence
and activity. Identify the countries where outside powers have
negatively affected ethnic relations. - ANSWER- Negatively Affected
Iraq, Middle East
Rwanda, Africa
Not Negatively Affected
France, Europe
