IMPORTANT CONCEPTS
PEOPLE
CHALLENGING RACISM & INJUSTICE 1
CHALLENGING RACISM & INJUSTICE 2
RANDOM QUESTIONS
100

These powerful people falsely believed that the races were not equal and used this idea as a reason to treat Black, Asian, and Indigenous people in unfair and cruel ways. These narrow-minded people thought that their race was superior.

Who are the rich White Europeans?

100

Although we now have different races around the world that were originally created by wealthy white Europeans - we all understand that all of us belong to this one race.

What is the human race?

100

We participated in this activity when we created anti-racism posters and placed them in our school to spread awareness about the injustices of racism. 

What is peaceful advocacy or peaceful protest?

100

Making a petition, writing a poem or song, a poster, letter writing campaigns, social media posts that help to spread awareness about an issue in society are all examples of this.


What is peaceful advocacy or peaceful protest strategies?

100

This school has many students who have learned about race and racism and are committed to being allies.

What is OUR SCHOOL?

200

Long ago, white Europeans believed that they were better than the people they had conquered and created this word based on their physical appearances or traits.

What is race?

200

White, Black, Indigenous, Asian (including East, Southeast and South Pacific Asian) Middle Eastern, Latinx are all examples of this.

What are some examples of racial groups?

200

These are two examples of injustices that are occurring presently that would get me to advocate peacefully.

What is racism, war, climate change, homophobia, etc.?

200

This physical trait is most often used to identify a person’s race.

What is skin colour?

200

This is the largest continent in the world and has about 48–49 countries.

What is Asia?

300

A look, a comment, a question, a thought, a joke, a word, or a belief. Name calling, excluding/ostracizing, threatening, violence, put downs, harassment based on one's physical characteristics are all examples of this.

What is racism?

300

This is the name of the character in the first video we watched together. This young Black boy experienced racism by some other children while playing basketball.

Who is Frankie?

300

People were protesting the unfair treatment of one racial group by the police. This advocacy group is shining a light on this issue to ensure the world knows they matter.

What is Black Lives Matter?

300

These are generalized ideas or beliefs about a group of people, often based on their race, culture, or background.  

What is stereotype?

300

This is the Italian word for "race"

What is razza?

400

This term is used to describe the unfair advantage that white people have over people who identify as races other than white.

What is white privilege?

400

This person, in the first video we watched together, reminded us not to fight hate with hate.

Who is Frankie's sister?

400

Stand up to them and tell them to stop.  Encourage the person to use their voice to say it is wrong.  Go and get help from an adult or share this information with an adult.

What can a supportive ally do?

400

Some examples of this are: We will try to get to know people who are different from us! We will include everyone in our play! We will try to make friends with people who look different from us!

What is our classroom's “anti-racism code of conduct?”

400

These social workers are the facilitators of the workshop series, “Talking About Race and Racism.”

Who are Renee Larena, Dedrie and Kim  OR

Who are Feven, Marcela, Erika?

500

Guilt, shame, anxiety, empathy, sadness, defensiveness, being overwhelmed, scared, being oblivious are all examples of this. 

What are feelings people might have when talking about race and racism?

500

In 2020, this Black American man was needlessly killed by police because a store accused him of using counterfeit money. His death sparked a movement around the world to stand in solidarity with Black folks everywhere.

Who is George Floyd?

500

In this century, European thinkers began using the word “race” to group people and rank them in a hierarchy.  

What is the 15th century?

500

Responses such as "we don't say things like that here" or "that's not funny" or "what you just said is offensive or racist" are known as this.

What are racism interrupters?

500

This was the longest running host of Jeopardy.

Who was Alex Trebek?