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The term "sus," meaning suspicious or shady, was popularized by this 2018 video game where players accuse each other of being the "imposter."
What is Among Us?
This missionary played a significant role in converting the CHamoru people to Christianity but also sparked resistance.
Who is Padre San Vitores?
Term for: oceangoing outrigger sailing canoe.
Sakman
What is the name of the two pieces of a latte stone in Chamorro?
Tasa
Haligi
What is the definition of Veneration?
Honor/ respect
The term "YOLO," meaning "You Only Live Once," was popularized by this rapper in his 2011 hit song.
Who is Drake?
The United States took control of Guam from Spain after this war.
What is the Spanish-American War?
What are the 3 geographic areas in Oceania? What does it translate to?
Micronesia = Small
Melanesia = Black
Polynesia = Many
How do you make Kelaguen?
meat, salt, pepper, and lemon juice
What does the Chamorro concept of "inafa’maolek" mean, and why is it important in a small community?
"Make good" or Restoring Harmony
The slang term "stan," meaning an obsessive fan, comes from a 2000 song by this rapper.
Who is Eminem?
This CHamoru chief inspired his people to fight Spanish rule, declaring, "They call us savages, but it is they who destroy, they who steal, they who force their ways upon us!"
Who is Chief Hurao?
What are some of the theories on why the ancient Chamorros migrated to the Marianas?
land lass, famine, war, "adventure", etc.
How do archeologists know that ancient Chamorros settled in the Marianas 4,000 years ago?
Radiocarbon dating
Aside from how Chamorros believed the world was created, what are 2 things that we can learn about Ancient Chamorro society from analysing the Chamorro creation story?
Importance of sibling relationships & how gender was viewed.
This 2012 K-pop song became a global sensation, breaking YouTube records and introducing the world to K-pop, even sparking viral dance challenges.
What is Gangnam Style?
This 1901 series of Supreme Court decisions determined that Guam was an unincorporated territory, meaning the U.S. Constitution did not fully apply.
What are the Insular Cases?
What is the linguistic connection between the Marianas and the northern Philippines? Where did it spread from?
From SEA/ Taiwan. Part of the Austronesian language family group
Name 4 artifacts that could be found. Each should be related to one of the 4 physical aspects of Anceint Chamorro society. (Food, Clothing, Shelter, Weapons)
Ex:
Food: Hooks
Clothing: Jewlery
Shelter: Latte
Weapons: Slingstone
Name and Summarize a Chamorro folktale.
How Gadao Became Chief
Why Guam is Narrow in the Middle
Alupang Island
Puntan Patgon
Okkodu: A Legend of the Mariana Islands
Puntan and Fu’una: Gods of Creation
This character, known for his iconic round glasses, was the first person to escape from the wizarding prison, Azkaban, and was an important figure in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Who is Sirius Black?
During the Spanish era, CHamorus were forced into this system, which relocated them into villages under Spanish control, restricting their movement and cultural practices.
What is reducción?
In what ways have the traditions and cultural heritage of the ancient Chamorros influenced modern life in Guam? and where can it be seen today?
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Regarding the "Save Ritidian" movement, What is happening in that area? And what are the key arguments favoring Ritidian's preservation?
Military land use, Cultural and archaeological significance.
Tell us a Taotaomo'na Story.
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