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Quiz time!
Roma Community Insights: A Cultural Exploration Quiz!
Get ready to embark on a vibrant journey through the world of the Roma Community!
by Paula-Ştefania Domocoş
1. What does the blue and green background and red cartwheel symbolize on the Romani flag?
A ) Unity and diversity
B ) Nomadic heritage
C ) Agricultural tradition
D ) Religious significance
2. What is the significance of celebrating International Romani Day?
A) It highlights the need for further segregation of Roma communities
B ) It’s an occasion for reinforcing negative stereotypes
C ) It recognizes Roma culture, history and raises awareness about their challenges
D ) It’s a day of cultural appropriation
3. Which tragic event is associated to the persecution and genocide of Roma community, alongside other minority groups during World War II?
A ) Assyrian Genocide
B ) Rohingya Genocide
C ) Rwandan Genocide
D ) The Holocaust
4. In the Romani language , what is the significance of the word “Roma” itself?
A ) It means “human” in Romani language
B ) It means “freedom” in Romani language
C ) It means “family” in Romani language
D ) It means “peace” in Romani language
5. Which Roma artist, activist and survivor of the Holocaust is known for creating thought-provoking artworks that address social and political issues faced by the Roma community?
A ) Pablo Picasso
B ) Frida Kahlo
C ) Ceija Stojka
D ) Vincent van Gogh
6. In Roma weddings, what symbolic act is performed involving the bride and groom’s hands?
A ) Exchanging rings
B ) Lighting a candle
C ) Washing hands in a sacred river
D ) Tying their hands together
7. What is the traditional language of the Roma people, with roots in northern India?
A ) Romanian
B ) Romano
C ) Romani
D ) Romandia
8. What should be the goal when addressing issues related to the Roma community?
A ) Assimilating them into the majority culture completely
B ) Recognizing and respecting their rights and cultural identity
C ) Ignoring their existence to avoid conflict.
D ) Encouraging them to abandon their cultural practices
9. What impact does media portrayal have on perpetuating Roma stereotypes?
A ) Media representation has no influence on public perceptions
B ) Positive and accurate media representation helps dispel stereotypes
C ) Negative media portrayal has no effect on marginalized communities
D ) Roma individuals control media narratives about their community
10. How has migration contributed to the diversity within the Roma community?
A ) Migration has led to complete assimilation into other cultures
B ) Migration has created a unified Roma identity across all regions
C ) Migration has brought different Roma groups into contact, leading to diverse cultural expressions
D ) Migration has caused the Roma community to abandon their traditions.
Answers
1. B) The blue and green background and red cartwheel on the Romani flag symbolize nomadic heritage.
2. C) Celebrated on the 8th of April, the International Romani Day recognizes Roma culture, history and raises awareness about their challenges.
3. D) The Holocaust represents the tragic event that is associated to the persecution and genocide of Roma community, alongside other minority groups during World War II.
4. A) In the Romani language, the word “Roma” itself means “ human”.
5. C) Ceija Stojka is a Roma artist, activist and survivor of the Holocaust, that is known for creating thought-provoking artworks that address social and political issues faced by the Roma community.
6. D) One symbolic act that is performed in Roma weddings is represented by tying the hands of the bride and groom together.
7. C) Romani is the traditional language of the Roma people.
8 . B) Recognizing and respecting the rights and cultural identity should represent the goal when addressing issues related to the Roma community.
9. B) Positive and accurate media representation helps dispel stereotypes
10. C) Migration has brought different Roma groups into contact, leading to diverse cultural expressions.
