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QuizMultiple Choice

Analyzing Media Through an Ethnic Studies Lens — Unit test

Question 10 • CA-Ethnic Studies

What type of tension have many Ashkenazi Jews in America grappled with?

Answer
A
between economic success and achieving political representation in government
B
between religious beliefs and adopting modern scientific understandings
C
between different Jewish denominations and their varied cultural practices
D
between assimilating into mainstream American culture and preserving Jewish identity

Explanation

Many Ashkenazi Jews in America have faced the challenge of participating in mainstream American life while maintaining their Jewish traditions and sense of identity. This is the tension between assimilation and preserving cultural and religious heritage. The correct choice is “between assimilating into mainstream American culture and preserving Jewish identity.”

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