TEDx Talk
Danger of Single Story
Danger of Single Story
Which one Nigerian Author was Chimamanda’s inspiration? Hint: They were mentioned in class?
What is Chinua Achebe?
What significant political change occurred in Hong Kong in 1997?
What is the resumption of Chinese sovereignty over Hong Kong?
Which two countries notoriously intervened during the Korean War?
What is Russia and the US?
When was the first time that Chimamanda realized the danger of a single story?
What is she went to house-help's village? - they were craftsmen
Which country resumed sovereignty over Hong Kong in 1997, ending British colonial rule?
What is China?
What action by the South Korean government prompted North Korea to invade?
What is South Korea executing suspected communists?
What did the speaker’s roommate in college stereotype?
What is her favourite music?
What type of education was introduced in Hong Kong schools post-1997 to foster a sense of Chinese nationalism?
What is national education?
What did the government who proposed the replacement of the books think about the already existing books?
What is they are too left-leaning? (anything related)
What Christian Bale movie did the Chimamanda make a satirical comment about while talking about American media?
What is American Psycho?
Name the theory by Antonio Gramsci that explains how ruling classes maintain control through cultural and ideological consensus.
What is the theory of Ideological Hegemony?
What system is in place when the imperial power appoints a governor or high commissioner?
Direct and formal rule
What kind of stereotyping was the author ashamed of (from her part)?
What is stereotyping Mexicans/ relating them to immigration?
In the context of Hong Kong, name one major controversy that arose as a result of the implementation of national education policies.
What is the controversy over the display of the national flag/the liberal studies curriculum?
What are the three systems of oppression that influence the Korean narrative?
Imperialism, colonialism and neo-colonialism