4.3 - Cultural Assimilation and Resistance
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Practice Questions
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What is cultural syncretism?
💡 Hint: Think about how native cultures mixed with Christianity.
What was one result of language suppression by colonizers?
💡 Hint: Consider which languages were enforced in the colonies.
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What does cultural syncretism refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how different traditions might influence each other.
True or False: Language suppression led to the survival of all indigenous languages.
💡 Hint: Consider which languages were enforced by colonizers.
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Discuss the long-term implications of cultural assimilation and resistance on modern indigenous identities.
💡 Hint: Consider how these dynamics play out in contemporary indigenous communities.
Analyze the role of passive resistance in maintaining cultural identity during colonial rule.
💡 Hint: Think about examples of subtle defiance in other historical contexts.
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