Taíno
For centuries, the Taíno people were thought to be _________. But, recent research and community voices show their survival and influence.
extinct
What is the definition of liberty?
having the freedom to make choices, as long as we don't harm other people
Mascot for San Leandro High School
Pirates!
The largest mammal in the world is the...
Blue whale
Where did the Taíno people live?
In the Caribbean Islands (acceptable answers could be Puerto Rico, Cuba, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Hispaniola [island between Cuba and Puerto Rico])
What is the definition of liberation?
the fight for freedom/active struggle for freedom -- setting yourelf free from something that was holding you back
Name one of the academies at San Leandro High.
Answers may vary:
Academy For Business and Finance, SLAM Academy, Social Justice Academy, and STREAM Academy
This food is a fruit, but it's often referred to as a vegetable
Tomato
What is a paper genocide?
the intentional erasure of a group of people from historical records; people are made to disappear on paper.
What is the definition of resist?
to fight against or not accept someone or something
Principal of San Leandro High School
"May the Force Be With You" is from
Star Wars
What year did Christopher Columbus encounter the Taíno people?
1492
What is the definition of colonize?
to take control of an area and/or people that is not your own
How many students (roughly) are at San Leandro High School?
2,488 students (this information was last updated in 2024-- an acceptable answer can be anywhere between 2,400 and 2,600)
Plants use sunlight, water, and air to make their own food. This process has a fancy name. What's it called?
Photosynthesis
Why do you think it is important to center or focus on Taíno history?
Answers will vary: (1) it honors indigenous people, (2) it helps us understand the true history of what happened centuries ago, (3) it connects people today to their ancestry/traditions/identity, (4) it teaches lessons about resistance/survival/cultural preservation, (5) it allows us to learn about language, food, and art that the Taíno contributed to, (6) it corrects myths that the Taíno disappeared entirely
What is the definition of genocide?
the intentional act of destroying a group of people because of their ethnic background, race, nationality, or religion
What year was SLHS founded (created/established)?
1949
Which NBA (basketball team) holds the record for the most NBA championships in history? (hint: the last one they won was in 2024)
The Boston Celtics