The Lasting Legacy of Place Names

What does the Dakota word 'Minnesota' mean?

• Land of the Great Lakes
• Land where the waters reflect the sky
• Home of the Dakota people
• Place of many trees

Who was John C. Calhoun?

• A Dakota leader
• A former Secretary of War
• A famous artist
• A Native American historian

What was the main reason for changing the name of Lake Calhoun?

• To honor Dakota culture
• To make it easier to pronounce
• To reflect historical accuracy
• To attract more tourists

What does the speaker mean by 'historical trauma'?

• A type of dance
• A feeling of sadness about the past
• A historical event that caused pain
• A celebration of history

What is the significance of the name 'Bde Maka Ska?

• It is a Dakota name for a lake
• It is a name of a famous person
• It means 'beautiful place'
• It is a name of a city

Why did the speaker and her family leave school at 15?

• They wanted to travel
• They didn't see themselves represented in the curriculum
• They wanted to start a business
• They were not interested in education

What does the speaker say about the Dakota language?

• It is no longer spoken
• It is being revived
• It is only spoken by old people
• It is a secret language

What does the speaker mean by 'creating spaces where we can tell our own stories'?

• Making places for storytelling
• Writing books
• Having discussions in schools
• Creating art

What was one of the core values of the Dakota community mentioned?

• Generosity
• Wealth
• Competition
• Isolation

What did the speaker's daughter do at the hearing?

• She sang a song
• She taught everyone how to say 'Bde Maka Ska'
• She drew a picture
• She told a story