Ethnic Studies 1
Trivia
YJRP
Geography
College GANAS
100

What is Ethnic Studies?

Study of the impact of race, ethnicity, and other categories on power, inequality, and social justice.

100

What is the powerhouse of the cell?

Mitochondria

100

What is a resume? 

Document showing someone's work experience and education.


100

What is the largest Ocean on Earth?

Pacific Ocean

100

The financial aid form from the government that all students have to fill out

FAFSA/WASFA

200

What was exchanged during the Columbian Exchange? (List 2 examples and which direction)

food, disease, people, ideas, animals

200

What are the 3rd and 5th planets in our Solar System?

Earth, Jupiter

200

Who is the best type of person to choose as a reference?

Someone who knows your work ethic and can speak positively about your skills (like a teacher, boss, or mentor).


200

How many states are in the United States?

50

200

The price you pay to ONLY take classes at a college or university is called?

Tuition

300

What is one technological or cultural advancement of Pre-Columbian peoples?

Astronomy, terracing, irrigation, math, writing, Zero,

300

What is the chemical formula for water?

H2O

300

Why is it important to ask questions during an interview

Asking questions allows you to get more information on the role you are applying for, you learn more about the company, and you can decide if it’s the right fit for you?


300

Name all 7 Continents

Africa, Antartica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America

300

What is the name of the two standardized tests students take their Junior/Senior years?

SAT/ACT

400

Name one Indigenous Rights Movement:

  • Palestine
  • Oak Flat, Arizona
  • Hawai’i
  • Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women & Girls
  • Mapuche
  • Amazon Deforestation & Indigenous Land Defense
  • Zapatista Autonomous Communities
  • Western Sahara
  • Australian Aboriginal Land Struggles
  • Standing Rock
  • Wet’suwet’en Resistance
400

Weighing about 8 pounds, what is the largest organ in the human body?

Skin

400

What’s one sign you might need to focus on self-care

  • You’re always tired or overwhelmed
  • You’re feeling anxious, or down
  • You’re procrastinating everything 
  • You’re overthinking or not sleeping well
  • You say yes to things you don’t actually want to do
  • Feeling burned out
400

What River flows through the Brazilian Forest?

Amazon

400

Your special interest that you study in college that is NOT you main course of study.

Minor

500

What is Media Literacy?

The ability to access, analyze, and evaluate forms of communication. It's a crucial skill in today's world, to critically consume media, understand its influence, and navigate the complexities of the digital landscape. 

Essentially, it's about understanding how media messages are constructed, who created them, and what their potential impact or purpose might be.

500

How many bones does a shark have?

0

500

What is one strategy to overcome imposter syndrome?

1. Recognize and name it: Identify triggers and accept it is common

2. Negative thoughts: replace your negative thoughts with positive ones

3. Own your success: Celebrate your achievements 

4. Build a supportive network: share your feelings with your community

5. Practice self- compassion: Give yourself grace, learn from your mistakes

6. set realistic goals: focus on progress, not perfection

500

What's the Capital of Washington?

Olympia

500

What is the total price of college for one year called?

Cost of Attendance