TERM 3 Unit 2 - Definition of racism (pg 156- 157)

Question 1

What is anthropology?

Answer 1

Study of origins of humans and the development of humankind

Question 2

What is DNA?

Answer 2

Genetic codes (determines specific features, like the colour of your hair)

Question 3

What are genes?

Answer 3

You have inherited it from your parents (determines the colour of your eyes, hair, etc)

Question 4

What is the theory DNA studies have come up with?

Answer 4

• People originated 100 000 years ago in sub-
  Saharan Africa
• Then moved to Asia, China & Europe

Question 5

Studies show that there are different ….. for physical features like skin and hair colour, but there are no genes to separate one …. from another

Answer 5

genes
race

Question 6

What is the World Heritage Site north-west of JHB called?

Answer 6

The Cradle of Humankind

Question 7

Which cave has the oldest human fossils?

Answer 7

Sterkfontein

Question 8

What is ‘Mrs Ples’, found at Sterkfontein caves in 1947?

Answer 8

Most complete skull of Early Man ever found

Question 9

The ‘National Party’ which ruled from 1948-1994 had a racial policy in place. It was based on the myth of racial inferiority. What were the 4 racial groups?

Answer 9

Whites
Coloureds
Indians
Blacks

Question 10

It was believed that the whites were the most civilized group. There is no scientific evidence to suggest that some groups are biologically..(a)…. to others.

This belief has led to….(b)……, …….(c)………. and oppression

Answer 10

a) superior
b) prejudice
c) discrimination

Question 11

The myth of slavery has shown up in slavery, colonialism, genocide, the holocaust and …..(a)…

This was passed from generation to generation, it will only end through….(b) when people are informed of the scientific facts.

Answer 11

a) apartheid
b) education