Middle Eastern and North African in the US Answers

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During which wave of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) immigration were immigrants primarily Christian Lebanese, Syrian, or Palestinian?

A
the first wave, from the late 1800s to the early 1900s
B
the second wave, from the 1940s through the 1960s
C
the third wave, from the 1970s to the 1990s
D
the fourth wave, in the early 21st century
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Why did early Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) immigrants lean toward being categorized as White?

A
to be eligible for US citizenship
B
to learn more about European cultures
C
to be eligible for military service
D
to establish MENA cultural centers
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According to critics, what was an effect of the National Security Entry–Exit Registration System (NSEERS) implemented in 2002?

A
racial profiling that impacted the MENA community
B
enhanced economic support for Muslim-majority countries
C
increased tourism from Muslim-majority countries
D
improved relations between the US and MENA countries
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Which US states have the largest Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) populations?

A
Texas, Florida, and Ohio
B
Washington, Oregon, and Nevada
C
Arizona, Colorado, and Utah
D
California, Michigan, and New York
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People who are Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) can trace their lineage to which of the following areas?

A
Eastern Europe and Central Asia
B
sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia
C
South America, Central America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Islands
D
Turkey, Iran, North Africa, the Levant, the Caucasus, and the Arabian Peninsula
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How does the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) community in the US rank in terms of educational achievement?

A
highest among all groups
B
second-highest among all groups
C
second-lowest among all groups
D
lowest among all groups
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Political oppression from the Ottoman Empire was an immigration push factor for which wave of Middle Easterners and North Africans?

A
the first wave, from the late 1800s to the early 1900s
B
the second wave, from the 1940s through the 1960s
C
the third wave, from the 1970s to the 1990s
D
the fourth wave, in the early 21st century
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What is a concern for those opposing a separate Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) census category?

A
misuse of data
B
lack of representation
C
economic disadvantage
D
cultural confusion
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What was one reason many Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) individuals immigrated to the US during the third wave (the 1970s to the 1990s)?

A
to seek warmer climates
B
to explore cultural exchanges
C
to attend international conferences
D
to pursue education and job opportunities
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Which three ethnic groups represent the largest portion of the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) population in the United States?

A
Syrian, Jordanian, and Moroccan
B
Lebanese, Iranian, and Egyptian
C
Turkish, Iraqi, and Palestinian
D
Saudi, Algerian, and Tunisian

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