Growing Up in Samoa in the 1920s

The video explores the societal structure of Samoa in the 1920s, focusing on cultural practices, education, and gender roles. It highlights the geographical setting of Samoa, the traditional skills taught to children, and the roles of boys and girls in society. The video also discusses the increased freedom adolescents experience and the unique cooking practices in Samoa. The lecture concludes with a preview of the next topic, which will cover India's societal changes in the 1950s.

What is the main topic of the video?

• History of Samoa

• Geography of the Pacific Ocean

• Cultural practices in Samoa

• Growing up in Samoa in the 1920s

Where is Samoa located?

• In the northern part of the Pacific Ocean

• In the southern part of the Pacific Ocean

• In the Atlantic Ocean

• In the Indian Ocean

What did children in Samoa learn instead of going to school?

• Household chores and childcare

• Art and Music

• History and Geography

• Mathematics and Science

At what age did children in Samoa start learning household work?

• At the age of 10

• At the age of 15

• At the age of 5

• As soon as they could walk

Who looked after the younger children in Samoa?

• Their parents

• Their elder siblings

• Their grandparents

• Their teachers

What activities did boys in Samoa learn from older boys?

• Fishing and planting coconuts

• Cooking and cleaning

• Singing and dancing

• Weaving baskets

What did girls in Samoa do after the age of 14?

• Traveled to other islands

• Went on fishing trips and worked in plantations

• Stayed at home

• Went to school

How was cooking organized in Samoa?

• In special cooking houses

• In schools

• In individual homes

• In community centers

What was a significant difference in gender roles in Samoa compared to Indian society?

• Girls had more freedom after age 14

• Boys did all the cooking

• Girls were not allowed to work

• Boys and girls had the same roles

What did the video suggest about the societal norms in Samoa?

• They were very strict

• They provided more freedom to children

• They were similar to modern societies

• They were influenced by Western culture