
The Lasting Legacy of Place Names
Authored by Rex Batie
Geography
6th - 8th Grade

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was John C. Calhoun?
A Dakota leader
A former Secretary of War
A famous artist
A Native American historian
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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