Practice Names given by Europeans to Countries of the ‘New World’ - 6.2 | 6. Displacing Indigenous Peoples | CBSE 11 History
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Question 1

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What does the term 'Colonial Naming' refer to?

💡 Hint: Think about how names assigned by Europeans affect indigenous history.

Question 2

Easy

Who was America named after?

💡 Hint: Consider famous explorers and their contributions to naming.

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Question 1

What does the term 'Colonial Naming' mean?

  • A practice of acknowledging indigenous names
  • A practice of assigning names to places without recognizing indigenous names
  • A method of discovering new lands

💡 Hint: Think about how names affect cultural recognition.

Question 2

True or False: 'Canada' is named after a word meaning 'city.'

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what indigenous languages contribute to modern names.

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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