1.1 Land Acknowledgements Quiz (G11)

Match the following statements with their corresponding reasons:

• Disregarding the past experiences of Indigenous communities

• To promote cultural erasure

• Recognizing the inherent authority and entitlements of Indigenous peoples

• To acknowledge their sovereignty and rights

• Maintaining and reinforcing unfair treatment and discrimination

• To ignore their history

• Erasing the cultural identity and heritage of Indigenous groups

• To support systemic oppression

What do land acknowledgements serve as a reminder of?

• The prosperity of Indigenous peoples

• The ongoing struggles and injustices faced by Indigenous peoples

• The technological advancements of Indigenous peoples

• The isolation of Indigenous communities

What is the significance of land acknowledgements in the United States?

• They are a form of entertainment

• They recognize and respect Indigenous peoples who have lived on and cared for the land

• They promote the erasure of Indigenous cultures

• They are a recent trend with no historical basis

Land acknowledgements are particularly significant in Nevada due to (a)  

• Because Nevada has no Indigenous hi
• Due to the rich history of Indigeno
• Because Nevada is a newly inhabited
• Due to the absence of Indigenous tr

What is one of the reasons for understanding and acknowledging the history of Indigenous peoples?

• To promote systemic oppression

• To enrich our understanding of the past and present

• To ignore their contributions

• To erase their history

One of the key benefits of listening to Indigenous stories and perspectives is that it (a)   .

• It helps in learning new languages.
• It provides entertainment.
• It deepens appreciation for the int
• It helps in economic development.

How does recognizing the history of Indigenous peoples help society?

• It increases economic growth.

• It combats stereotypes and misconceptions.

• It promotes technological advancements.

• It reduces the need for education.

What is the purpose of land acknowledgements according to the text?

• To claim ownership of the land.

• To recognize and amplify the voices of Indigenous peoples.

• To promote tourism.

• To increase land value.

What is a crucial step towards reconciliation and justice mentioned in the text?

• Ignoring past injustices.

• Acknowledging the past and honoring the resilience of Indigenous communities.

• Promoting only modern cultures.

• Focusing solely on economic development.

What should we strive for in the future according to the text?

• A future where Indigenous histories and cultures are celebrated and respected.

• A future focused only on technological advancements.

• A future where only modern cultures are promoted.

• A future without any cultural diversity.