Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. In modern China, there are no significant socio-economic differences between the Han people and ethnic minorities.
2. Race is uniformly defined from country to country.
3. In some countries, religious discrimination is institutionalized or written into official laws, policies, and governmental regulations.
4. Countries in the European Union are typically free from religious restrictions.
5. Discrimination based on racial, ethnic, or religious status can both cause poverty and be an impediment to alleviating poverty.


1. False
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. True

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