Intro To Area Studies

1.

Which of these definitions best describe the notion of race?

A.

It is an imagined projection of a group of people which creates an essential identity.
B.

It is a notion of innate, unchanging, biological and physical qualities that you are born with.
C.

It has a deep connection with modern slavery, colonialism, science and the state.

Correct Answer
A. It is an imagined projection of a group of people which creates an essential identity.

Explanation
The correct answer is that race is an imagined projection of a group of people which creates an essential identity. This definition recognizes that race is a social construct rather than a biological reality. It highlights how race is a concept that is created and maintained by society, shaping people's identities and experiences based on perceived physical and cultural differences. This definition also acknowledges that race is not fixed or innate, but rather a fluid and evolving concept that varies across different societies and time periods.

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2.

The statement; "either the brute is a king, or he's a commoner, or garden nigger" refers to which scenario?

A.

The reaction of the local Hawaiians to their Prince's skin colour.
B.

The reaction of the British royalty upon realising the Hawaiian prince was black.
C.

The reaction of Asian nobility when seeing that the Hawaiian prince was black

Correct Answer
B. The reaction of the British royalty upon realising the Hawaiian prince was black.

3.

Stoler uses the term metis quite often in her book. What does the term 'metis' refer to?

A.

Children with parents of different races.
B.

The Japanese who helped in French missionary operations.
C.

It was the French name for Vietnamese freedom fighters.

Correct Answer
A. Children with parents of different races.

Explanation
The term 'metis' refers to children with parents of different races. Stoler uses this term frequently in her book, suggesting that it is an important concept in her analysis. The term highlights the significance of mixed-race individuals and the complexities they face in societies that categorize people based on racial distinctions. By using 'metis', Stoler emphasizes the existence and experiences of these individuals and challenges the notion of fixed racial categories.

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4.

What was the societal consequences for children of Western women after the process of mixing or rather the creation of amazingly awesome hybrid children?

A.

The children of Western women where raised by Native women.
B.

The children of Western women were not given Western citizenship.
C.

There was no outcome because Western women were not allowed to marry Nativbe men.

Correct Answer
B. The children of Western women were not given Western citizenship.

Explanation
The correct answer states that the societal consequence for children of Western women after the process of mixing or creating hybrid children was that they were not given Western citizenship. This implies that despite having Western mothers, these children were not recognized as citizens of Western countries. This could have resulted in various challenges for them, such as limited access to education, healthcare, and other social benefits enjoyed by Western citizens. It may have also affected their sense of identity and belonging within their respective societies.

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5.

Which of these principles was NOT part of the Japanese right to rule?

A.

Classical colonial racism: the Japanese are racially superior to their colonies.
B.

The family principle: our cultures are similar to each other.
C.

Development/ evolution principle: Japanese society was more advanced and was there to help.
D.

The civilising principle: the rest of Asia was trapped in backwardness and the Japanese were there to get them to become civilised.

Correct Answer
D. The civilising principle: the rest of Asia was trapped in backwardness and the Japanese were there to get them to become civilised.

Explanation
The correct answer is the civilising principle: the rest of Asia was trapped in backwardness and the Japanese were there to get them to become civilised. This principle suggests that the Japanese believed they were superior and needed to civilize the rest of Asia. The other principles mentioned, such as classical colonial racism, the family principle, and the development/evolution principle, all imply a sense of similarity or superiority, but do not specifically mention the need to civilize other Asian countries.

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6.

What was the Van Heutsz monument and what do the Japanese have to do with it?

A.

It is a monument that the Japanese put up in Indonesia to thank him for leading them into Indonesia
B.

It is a monument of the general who supressed the Aceh rebellion against the Dutch and the Japanese knocked it down.
C.

It is a monument the Indonesians put up to thank Van Heutsz for helping them and the Japanese changed it into another monument.

Correct Answer
B. It is a monument of the general who supressed the Aceh rebellion against the Dutch and the Japanese knocked it down.

Explanation
The Van Heutsz monument was a monument dedicated to the general who suppressed the Aceh rebellion against the Dutch. However, the Japanese later destroyed the monument.

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7.

How did social darwinism NOT effect racism?

A.

It created competition between societies.
B.

"Survival of the fittest" became associated with human races.
C.

It strengthened the status of the wealthy.

Correct Answer
C. It strengthened the status of the wealthy.

Explanation
Social Darwinism, a concept popularized in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, applied the idea of "survival of the fittest" to human societies. It suggested that competition among societies would lead to the advancement of the most capable ones. However, this ideology did not directly address or affect racism. While "survival of the fittest" became associated with human races, it did not necessarily imply superiority or inferiority based on race. Instead, it focused on the competition between societies as a whole. The statement that social Darwinism strengthened the status of the wealthy is accurate as it justified social inequality and the concentration of wealth in the hands of the already privileged.

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8.

What is Asianism?

A.

The ideology that present Asians as superior.
B.

The ideology that Asia is different from the West.
C.

The ideology that all people originated from Asians.

Correct Answer
B. The ideology that Asia is different from the West.

Explanation
Asianism is the ideology that promotes the idea that Asia is distinct and separate from the West. It emphasizes the unique cultural, historical, and social characteristics of Asian countries and seeks to highlight the differences between Asia and the Western world. This ideology rejects the notion of Western cultural dominance and asserts the importance of Asian values, traditions, and perspectives. It aims to foster a sense of pride and identity among Asians while advocating for the recognition and preservation of Asian cultures and interests.

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9.

In Thomas Friedman's article "Our new baby" about the US in Iraq has tendenices towards;

A.

Racism because he showed that Americans were superior to the Iraqi's.
B.

Orientalism because it showed the Iraqi's government as non-progressive.
C.

Imperialism because the United States soldiers were fighting for something higher thn themselves.

Correct Answer
C. Imperialism because the United States soldiers were fighting for something higher thn themselves.

Explanation
The correct answer is Imperialism because the United States soldiers were fighting for something higher than themselves. This suggests that the US soldiers were not only fighting for their own self-interest but for a larger cause, which is a characteristic of imperialism.

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