African American History
What system forced African Americans to work without pay?
Slavery
What does Ethic Studies focus on?
Different non-White groups histories and experiences
What piece of land set off the war with Mexico?
Texas
What Italian dish is made with layers of pasta, cheese, and meat or sauce?
Lasagna
What movie features a theme park with cloned dinosaurs?
Jurassic Park
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed enslaved people
What is a "single story"?
What was the main cause of the war?
What grain is the main ingredient in bread and pasta?
Wheat
What superhero is known as the “Dark Knight”?
Batman
After the Civil War, what did Jim Crow laws in the South do?
Why is it important to learn multiple perspectives?
To better understand people and avoid stereotypes
Why did Americans feel that they could expand West and take over?
Manifest Destiny-- they felt they had a God given right and natural superiority
What country is sushi traditionally from?
Japan
What streaming service released Stranger Things?
What movement fought for equality in the 1950s-1960s?
Civil Rights Movement
What is inequality?
Treated groups of people unfairly
What happened to Mexico after the war?
Mexico lost over half its land
What type of cuisine includes dishes like curry, naan, and tikka masala?
Indian
What is the name of the fictional African country in Black Panther?
Wakanda
Answer 1 or both for double points
What is the difference between equity and equality? Why does inequality for African Americans still exist today?
answers vary
What is the difference between race and ethnicity? You must provide an example of each.
Answers will vary
What happened to Mexicans living in the land after the war that became America?
What is the term for food that reflects a region’s culture, traditions, and ingredients?
Cuisine
What movie series features a ring that must be destroyed in a volcano?
Lord of the Rings