What is the term for a group of people who share a common social and cultural heritage based on shared traditions, national origin, and physical and biologic characteristics?
a. Race
b. Culture
c. Religion
d. Ethnicity
ANS: D
Ethnicity refers to a group of people who share a common social and cultural heritage based on shared traditions, national origin, and physical and biologic characteristics.
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