The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination based on which categories?

• A. Age and disability
• B. Race, Color, Religion, Sex, or National origin
• C. Income level
• D. Education level

Answer: (B)

The main idea is recognizing which groups were protected by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The act was designed to ensure equal treatment in key areas like employment, education, and public accommodations, and it prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. That exact list is what the law targets, making this option the best fit. Age and disability are protected by later laws, such as the Age Discrimination Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, while income level or education level aren’t the protected classes specified in this act. So, the categories listed—race, color, religion, sex, or national origin—are the ones outlawed.