6.2 - Names given by Europeans to Countries of the ‘New World’
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What does the term 'Colonial Naming' refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how names assigned by Europeans affect indigenous history.
Who was America named after?
💡 Hint: Consider famous explorers and their contributions to naming.
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What does the term 'Colonial Naming' mean?
💡 Hint: Think about how names affect cultural recognition.
True or False: 'Canada' is named after a word meaning 'city.'
💡 Hint: Consider what indigenous languages contribute to modern names.
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Examine and discuss how the discovery narrative in history books impacts the contemporary understanding of world cultures.
💡 Hint: Consider who tells the story and who is left out.
Propose a method for integrating indigenous histories into modern educational curricula.
💡 Hint: Think about what resources you might use to inform students.
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