What is a common way that colonial violence is erased from history?

By romanticizing events and symbols to focus on progress and prosperity

What are the two main genocidal eras in California history?

The Spanish Mission period and the Gold Rush era

What is the primary objective of settler colonialism?

The elimination of Indigenous peoples as obstacles to settler society.

Why is settler colonialism considered an ongoing system?

It continues to deny Indigenous peoples full access to their lands.

The U.S. Indian Boarding School system is an example of which tenet of genocide?

Forcibly transferring children from one group to another

How was the Requerimiento typically delivered to Indigenous peoples?

It was read in Spanish to Indigenous people who could not understand it

How did the Doctrine of Discovery impact U.S. federal Indian law?

Says that Indigenous nations only had a right of occupancy, not ownership.

What was the purpose of the Requerimiento of 1513?

To demand Indigenous submission to Spanish rule and Christianity

How does settler colonialism continue to function today?

Through laws, education, and social systems that limit Indigenous rights.

Why is it important to say "settler colonialism" instead of "western expansion"?

Settler colonialism shows intentional displacement; 'expansion' is neutral.

Which of the following is NOT included in the legal definition of genocide?

Restricting a group’s access to education

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AIS 250 Quiz 2

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Explore the historical and legal implications of the Doctrine of Discovery and its impact on Indigenous peoples

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1
Which religious institution issued the papal bulls that justified colonization?
The Church of England
The Eastern Orthodox Church
The Vatican
The Protestant Reformation
2
What is a common way that colonial violence is erased from history?
By teaching every detail of colonization in school curricula
By removing monuments that celebrate colonial figures
By romanticizing events and symbols to focus on progress and prosperity
By highlighting the voices of Indigenous survivors in all history books
3
What are the two main genocidal eras in California history?
The Spanish Mission period and the Gold Rush era
The Civil War and the Progressive Era
The Great Depression and the Cold War
The Prohibition Era and the Industrial Revolution
4
What is the primary objective of settler colonialism?
The legal protection of Indigenous sovereignty and land rights.
The elimination of Indigenous peoples as obstacles to settler society.
The preservation of Indigenous cultures without interference.
The peaceful coexistence of settlers and Indigenous nations.
5
What legal case established the Doctrine of Discovery in U.S. law?
Worcester v. Georgia
Johnson v. M'Intosh
Cherokee Nation v. Georgia
United States v. Kagama
6
Why is settler colonialism considered an ongoing system?
It only applied to past conquests, not modern legal or social systems.
It ended with the forced removal of Native nations in the 1800s.
It is no longer relevant in the U.S. since Indigenous people have rights.
It continues to deny Indigenous peoples full access to their lands.
7
The U.S. Indian Boarding School system is an example of which tenet of genocide?
Preventing a group from practicing their religion
Forcibly transferring children from one group to another
Expelling settlers from Indigenous lands
Imposing taxation without representation
8
Which term does Newcomb use to describe the system of domination imposed on Indigenous peoples?
Papal Bulls System
Domination Code
Doctrine of Christian Discovery
Manifest Destiny
9
How was the Requerimiento typically delivered to Indigenous peoples?
It was publicly announced in European settlements for legal record-keeping
It was delivered only in the presence of Indigenous leaders
It was presented in Indigenous languages with interpreters
It was read in Spanish to Indigenous people who could not understand it
10
How did the Doctrine of Discovery impact U.S. federal Indian law?
It granted Indigenous nations full sovereignty over their lands.
It led to the repeal of all treaties with Indigenous nations.
It had no effect on U.S. federal Indian law.
Says that Indigenous nations only had a right of occupancy, not ownership.
11
Which aspects of popular California culture erase the genocide of Indigenous people during the Gold Rush?
The San Francisco 49'ers
The nickname "The Golden State"
All of the Above
the California State Seal
12
What was the purpose of the Requerimiento of 1513?
To create alliances between Spanish forces and Indigenous communities
To demand Indigenous submission to Spanish rule and Christianity
To offer Indigenous people a fair legal process to negotiate land rights
To establish trade agreements between Spain and Indigenous nations
13
Which international document legally defines genocide?
The 1948 Genocide Convention
The Magna Carta
The Doctrine of Discovery
The U.S. Constitution
14
How does settler colonialism continue to function today?
It no longer functions since Indigenous people gained citizenship.
Only through land theft in the 1800s, not modern policies.
By enforcing treaties that protect Indigenous land rights.
Through laws, education, and social systems that limit Indigenous rights.
15
How does California’s identity as "The Golden State" erase Indigenous histories?
It celebrates the Gold Rush while ignoring the genocide it caused
It focuses on prosperity without acknowledging stolen Indigenous lands
All of the Above
It romanticizes settler success while erasing Indigenous resistance
16
Why is it important to say "settler colonialism" instead of "western expansion"?
'Settler colonialism' only applies to Canada, not the U.S.
Both terms mean the same thing, so it doesn't matter which one is used.
Settler colonialism shows intentional displacement; 'expansion' is neutral.
'Westward expansion' acknowledges Indigenous presence more.
17
Which aspects of popular California culture erase the genocide of the Mission Era?
Mission-themed school mascots, architecture, murals, and events
All of the above
The Padres Mascot
The romanticization of the El Camino Real as a scenic historical route
18
Why is it important to challenge dominant (and often inaccurate) historical narratives?
Because they are usually romanticized lies that glorify oppression
Because they often ignore or erase the experiences of marginalized groups
All of the above
Because they uphold myths that justify systems of power and inequality
19
Which of the following is NOT included in the legal definition of genocide?
Restricting a group’s access to education
Forcibly transferring children to another group
Killing members of a group
Preventing births within a group
20
What is the primary argument of Steve Newcomb's film?
It created a system of domination still used today
It’s rooted in Christian supremacy over non-Christian nations
All of the Above
It justified land theft from Indigenous peoples

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