What Is My Ethnicity? Let's Take Ethnicity Quiz

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What Is My Ethnicity? Lets Take Ethnicity Quiz - Quiz

Are you curious about your roots and cultural connections? The "What Ethnicity Am I?" quiz is designed to help you explore your background in an engaging way. This quiz uses thoughtful questions about your physical traits, traditions, and cultural influences to provide a fun yet insightful experience.

Carefully crafted, this ethnicity quiz is suitable for academic use or personal discovery. It emphasizes the importance of understanding ethnicity as a mix of cultural, historical, and biological factors. It does not provide definitive answers but offers clues to explore your heritage and learn about other cultures in the process.

Disclaimer: Read moreThis quiz is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The results are not scientifically verified and should not be used as a definitive tool to determine ethnicity. Ethnic identity is complex and deeply personal, shaped by more than appearances or simple categorizations.


What Ethnicity Am I? Questions and Answers

  • 1. 

    Culture: What is your religion? (if applicable)

    • A.

      Christianity Protestant

    • B.

      Catholic

    • C.

      Catholic and/or denomination of Christianity, Judaism

    • D.

      Islam

    • E.

      Hinduism

    • F.

      Does not apply

    • G.

      Buddhism

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  • 2. 

    Culture: Which of the following do the women in your culture wear?

    • A.

      Hijab

    • B.

      Whatever they want but conservative

    • C.

      Whatever they want

    • D.

      Modern clothes

    • E.

      Saree

    • F.

      Plain and simple

    • G.

      Weaved dresses and skirts

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  • 3. 

    Food: What is prepared in your home a lot?  

    • A.

      Noodles and Rice

    • B.

      Falafel (no pork, red meat, or beef)

    • C.

      Chicken/Soul Food

    • D.

      Paella, Empanadas, Arroz con Leche

    • E.

      Roti (Tortilla) with vegetables/curry

    • F.

      Fish

    • G.

      Noodles and lightly seasoned meat

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  • 4. 

    Looks: What describes your hair the best? 

    • A.

      Long and Curly

    • B.

      Thick texture

    • C.

      Long and straight

    • D.

      Thick dark and long

    • E.

      Dark-colored and extremely straight

    • F.

      Long and dark

    • G.

      Straight with highlights or blonde

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  • 5. 

    Looks: What best describes your skin tone?

    • A.

      Chocolate

    • B.

      Tan color

    • C.

      Light color but not white

    • D.

      Pale

    • E.

      Somewhat tan

    • F.

      Perfect brown

    • G.

      Darkish tan but not black

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  • 6. 

    Which of the following do you associate yourself with?

    • A.

      Quinceañera

    • B.

      Wudu, Mecca, Maghrib

    • C.

      Ganges

    • D.

      American

    • E.

      Living simple

    • F.

      Schools and good grades

    • G.

      Clothes

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  • 7. 

    What ethnicity do people say you look like?

    • A.

      English

    • B.

      Spanish

    • C.

      Indian

    • D.

      Chinese

    • E.

      American-Indian

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  • 8. 

    What country is most associated with your culture?

    • A.

      Mexico

    • B.

      Italy

    • C.

      Saudi Arabia

    • D.

      Pakistan

    • E.

      America

    • F.

      China

    • G.

      America but of African decent

    • H.

      India

    • I.

      Japan

    • J.

      Seoul

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  • 9. 

    Culture: What language are you a native of?

    • A.

      Just an English native

    • B.

      Spanish

    • C.

      English, Italian, Hebrew or French

    • D.

      Arabic or Berber language

    • E.

      Sanskrit, Hindi, or Urdu

    • F.

      Cherokee, or any native American language

    • G.

      Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or Cantonese

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  • 10. 

    What type of food/snack do you find most appealing?

    • A.

      Fish and Chips

    • B.

      Sushi

    • C.

      Frybread and Stew

    • D.

      Paella

    • E.

      Pasta and Pizza

    • F.

      Falafel and Shawarma

    • G.

      Curry and Samosas

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  • 11. 

    Which cultural festival resonates with you the most?

    • A.

      St. Patrick's Day

    • B.

      Chinese New Year

    • C.

      Powwow

    • D.

      Running of the Bulls

    • E.

      Mardi Gras

    • F.

      Ramadan

    • G.

      Diwali

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  • 12. 

    What type of architecture and design do you find most appealing?

    • A.

      Tudor-style homes

    • B.

      Traditional Pagodas

    • C.

      Teepees and Adobe Houses

    • D.

      Moorish Palaces

    • E.

      Renaissance Art and Architecture

    • F.

      Arabic Calligraphy and Design

    • G.

      Mughal Architecture

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  • 13. 

    Which language sounds the most beautiful to you?

    • A.

      English

    • B.

      Mandarin Chinese

    • C.

      Cherokee

    • D.

      Spanish

    • E.

      Italian

    • F.

      Arabic

    • G.

      Hindi

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  • 14. 

    What traditional clothing or fashion style do you find most appealing?

    • A.

      Bowler Hats and Suits

    • B.

      Kimonos

    • C.

      Turquoise Jewelry and Moccasins

    • D.

      Flamenco Dresses

    • E.

      Designer Labels and Haute Couture

    • F.

      Thobes and Abayas

    • G.

      Sarees and Kurtas

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  • 15. 

    Which of the following best describes your communication style?

    • A.

      Direct and to the point, with a preference for clear, concise language

    • B.

      Thoughtful and spiritual, often reflecting on deeper meanings in conversations

    • C.

      Warm and expressive, often using hand gestures and vibrant expressions

    • D.

      Polite and formal, with an appreciation for cultural nuance

    • E.

      Poetic and metaphorical, often drawing on ancient texts or proverbs

    • F.

      Respectful and family-oriented, often considering the feelings of elders in discussions

    • G.

      Reserved and thoughtful, choosing words carefully to maintain harmony and respect in conversations

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Dr. Angela D. Pearson |PhD (Industrial and Organizational Psychology) |
DEI Strategist
Dr. Angela D. Pearson, a thought leader and DEI strategist on the TFP Board, holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Walden University, complemented by an MBA from American InterContinental University. She applies organizational psychology principles to amplify HR, safety, learning, development, and leadership success, supported by her expertise in thought leadership, exceptional communication, and data-driven approaches. Her mission is to promote equity and drive positive change in organizations and communities.

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