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Which of the following statements best reflects the historical portrayal of native peoples in American and Australian history textbooks before the mid-twentieth century?
Which of the following statements best reflects the historical portrayal of native peoples in American and Australian history textbooks before the mid-twentieth century?
- They were acknowledged as co-discoverers of their territories.
- They were depicted as integral to the discovery of their lands.
- Their contributions to history were widely recognized.
- They were often described as hostile towards Europeans. (correct)
What significant shift occurred from the 1960s regarding the documentation of native peoples' histories?
What significant shift occurred from the 1960s regarding the documentation of native peoples' histories?
- Historians began to dismiss oral histories as unreliable.
- American Indians were excluded from historical discussions.
- The focus shifted solely to the archaeological findings.
- Native peoples started writing their own histories or dictating them. (correct)
What is one notable feature of museums today concerning the representation of native cultures?
What is one notable feature of museums today concerning the representation of native cultures?
- They exclusively focus on ancient history without contemporary aspects.
- They emphasize the conflicts between native peoples and Europeans.
- They are curated by native peoples, showcasing their art and way of life. (correct)
- They primarily showcase European artifacts.
Which institution has been curated by American Indians themselves, emphasizing their narrative?
Which institution has been curated by American Indians themselves, emphasizing their narrative?
Which of these practices significantly contributed to the preservation of native histories in recent decades?
Which of these practices significantly contributed to the preservation of native histories in recent decades?
Flashcards
Early history textbooks' view
Early history textbooks' view
Historically, textbooks portrayed European arrival as a discovery, minimizing native presence, and often depicting them as hostile.
Anthropological study
Anthropological study
Native peoples were studied by anthropologists in America from the 1840s.
Oral history
Oral history
Native peoples began writing and sharing their own history, or dictating it during the 1960s and onward.
New historical works
New historical works
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Museums and galleries
Museums and galleries
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Study Notes
Historical Textbook Depictions of Indigenous Peoples
- Until mid-20th century, textbooks portrayed European arrival as "discovery" of the Americas and Australia, often depicting native peoples as hostile.
- Native peoples were largely excluded from historical narratives.
Anthropological Study of Indigenous Peoples
- Anthropologists studied native peoples in the Americas from the 1840s.
Indigenous Historical Narratives
- Indigenous peoples started writing their own histories, or dictating their stories (oral history), from the 1960s.
Modern Acknowledgement and Representation
- Modern historical works and literature feature perspectives of Indigenous peoples.
- Museums showcase Indigenous art and cultures.
- The National Museum of the American Indian is curated and run by American Indians.
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