Race means that from where you are from like from India, China, Mongolia, Mexico, Africa etc. So the question basically means Where are you from?
It's most likely complicating.
Do you have choices?
It is a popular quotation that means “it is better to live as lions do. They are not only a risk taker specie but also brave, courageous, fearless and strong. By contrast, lambs are meek and they always follow the herd.