Uni1: Dom vs counter Narr
What is the COUNTER narrative of la Malinche?
* She was an enslaved girl who had no freedom and choices
Who was JOHN PUNCH?
African servant who attempted to escape servitude with two Europeans
How many oceans are there? and how many continents?
5 oceans and 7 contintents
Columbus was supported by which country?
Spain
What is the real name of "La Malinche"
Malitzen
Malitzin
What is the DOMINANT narrative of la Malinche?
* She was a traitor
* She betrayed her country
true or false... Race is a social construct
TRUE
What continent did Christopher Columbus "discover"?
North America
Columbus’ initial idea was to travel to what country?
India (Asia)
In what year did Columbus first arrive in the Americas?
1492
What is a myth?
Something that is made up - not real
What is Ethnicity?
People with similar backgrounds due to their
history, language, traditions, or culture
If I am traveling from California to Mexico, what direction am I traveling?
South
Who are the original inhabitants of North America?
Indigenous people
or Native American people
What is the name of the holiday people want to replace Columbus day with?
Indigenous peoples Day
What is a dominant narrative?
A story told from the perspective of the people who have power.
What is RACIALIZATION?
* placing people into categories based on their color of skin or physical body
Name the 7 continents
North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, Antarctica
What is the dominant narrative of Columbus?
"He is celebrated for ___"
* Discovering America
* Being a great sailor
* Being good to Indigenous people
* Being a hero
Etc
Columbus was born in What Country?
Italy
What is a counter-narrative?
A story told by the oppressed group and tells the other side of the story
Give two reasons why race was constructed in the USA?
- Keep rich white people in power
- Separate Black and White people
-Justify racism
Name the 5 oceans
Pacific
Artic
Indian
Southern
Atlantic
What is the counter-narrative of Columbus?
"In reality, he __"
* Sexually abused women
* A confused navigator
* mistreated Indigenous people
* Did not discover America
Etc
The place where White settlers pushed indigenous people is called
reservations