Exploring Key Vocabulary

What does colonisation mean in history?

• Colonisation is the act of forming alliances between different countries.

• Colonisation is the act of establishing control over a foreign territory and its people by a more powerful nation.

• Colonisation refers to the migration of people to a new land without any governance.

• Colonisation is the process of trading goods between nations.

Name a famous empire from the past.

• Byzantine Empire

• Roman Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Mongol Empire

What is a fleeting moment?

• A significant and impactful event.

• A brief and transient period of time.

• A long and enduring period of time.

• A moment that lasts forever.

Describe something that is vast.

• The universe

• A drop of water

• A single atom

• A small room

How do different cultures interconnect?

• Cultures interconnect by isolating themselves from others.

• Cultures interconnect through sports events and competitions.

• Cultures interconnect solely through language learning.

• Cultures interconnect through trade, migration, and the exchange of ideas.

What are some effects of colonisation on indigenous people?

• Displacement, loss of land, cultural assimilation, and health issues.

• Economic prosperity and growth

• Increased autonomy and self-governance

• Cultural revival and preservation

Can you give an example of a vast landscape in New Zealand?

• Canterbury Plains

• Fiordland National Park

• Great Barrier Island

• Mount Cook

Why is it important to understand empires in history?

• Empires have no impact on cultural identity.

• Empires are only relevant to military history.

• Understanding empires is unnecessary for modern politics.

• It is important to understand empires in history because they significantly influence political, cultural, and economic developments.

How can technology help us interconnect with others?

• Technology makes communication slower and less efficient.

• Technology helps us interconnect with others by providing communication platforms that enable instant interaction and collaboration.

• Technology isolates us from real-life interactions.

• Technology only serves to distract us from meaningful connections.

What feelings might a fleeting experience evoke?

• confusion

• Nostalgia, joy, sadness, surprise

• indifference

• boredom