My first name is Summer
2. Why are you taking this class and what do you hope to learn?
I am taking this class because I'm interested in America culture and its many different aspects. I am hoping to learn about all of the many different subcultures that combine to make American culture. I am also interested in learning how culture has affected history.
3. Briefly, what do you think of when you think:
- Santa Rosa? I think of my childhood. Growing up, my dad was in the Coast Guard so my family moved around a lot. We went everywhere from Texas to Alaska. My Grandma has lived in Santa Rosa my whole life and she has always been an important part of my life. So visiting her in Santa Rosa during my childhood was really the only consistent place I was used to.
- California? I think of a montage of beaches, mountains, cities and the country all at once-one of the many perks of living here.
- The U.S.A? I think of a giant melting pot of different races, cultures, etc. It's a bit cliche but it' really the first thing that comes to mind.
- The World? When I think of the world I think of a giant globe.
4. Have you created a blog or webpage in the past?
Besides a MySpace or Facebook page, no.
5. Regarding computers, are you on a mac or PC?
PC
6. Do you/can you text on your phone?
Yes, I can text and I do it quite often.
Obama's Cairo Speech
1. What is your brief one paragraph summary of this video?
With his speech, Obama attempted to "seek a new beginning between the United States and Muslims". He spoke of freedom of religion and quoted directly from the Quran, the Bible and the Talmud. Obama spoke about seven "sources of tension" and his planned solutions for those areas. These areas included violence, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the current conflict in Israel and Palestine, nuclear weapons, women's equality rights and the economy. He referred to violence as a "dead end" and discussed his plan to build school, roads, hospitals and more in Afghanistan and to help build a future for Iraq. He also discussed his plans to remove all U.S. troops from Iraq by 2012 and to reach a peaceful resolution in the Israel-Palestine conflict. In regards to nuclear weapons, he stated his commitment to seeking a world in which no country has nuclear weapons. Obama addressed inequalities in the education of women and vowed his commitment to work with any Muslim country to expand and support women's rights. And finally, Obama suggested to rebuild the economy with innovation and education.
2. What are the histories, cultures, nations mentioned?
The speech was directed towards Muslim countries, so Islam was an obvious religion mentioned. The President recalled the Muslim religion and its involvement in the Islam vs. West conflict, Colonialism, the Cold War and Globalization. Obama also discussed the contributions this religion has made to American culture; such as the creation of the order of algebra, the compus, pens and printing and advancements in medicines. Iraq and Afghanistan were other countries mentioned as the president addressed his plans for American involvement in these countries. The President also addressed Bosnia and Darfur and the current genocides these countries are facing.
3. What information did you learn that you did not know before?
For me, this speech clarified American involvement overseas. Prior to watching this speech, I was a little unsure about what the President was actually hoping to accomplish. Now I know that the President is hoping to establish a secure future for Iraq but also remove all troops by 2012. He also hopes to build schools, roads, hospitals and more in Afghanistan. I also learned about the Muslim religion from this speech. I learned how much this religion has contributed to our culture and how much Muslim-Americans contribute to our society, considering the average Muslim-American income is higher than the American average.
4. What does the President say about 'dialogue'?
The President says that, "In order to move forward we must say openly to each other the things we hold in our hearts...there must be a sustained effort to listen to each other, to learn from each other, to respect one other". The President clearly says that dialogue is an essential part for a peaceful and productive future.
5. What did he say that relates to culture through either one of these items: the visual arts, drama, film , music, dance, literature, philosophy, religion?
The President noted the contributions the Muslim religion has made to literature and writing.
6. Why do you think the cultures noted relates to U.S. cultures?
First of all, American culture is a mixing pot of the noted cultures. Also, the cultures mentioned in the speech have contributed to American culture, such as the literature contributions made by Muslims.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which of the following was not one of the seven areas of tension in President Obama's Cairo speech?
a. Iraq
b. Women's rights
c. Israel
d. Poverty *
e. the economy
2. President Obama has planned to remove all U.S. troops from Iraq by ___________
a. 2011
b. 2015
c. 2012 *
d. 2020
e. 2014
3. In his Cairo speech, what did Obama describe violence as?
a. Means of change
b. A dead end *
c. A war tactic
d. Unnecessary
e. All of the above
4. As mentioned by the President, what was the first country to recognize the independence of America?
a. Morocco*
b. France
c. Italy
d. Spain
e. Egypt
5. In regards to nuclear arms, what goal has the President committed himself to?
a. America having the most nuclear arms
b. Removing all nuclear weapons from Muslim countries
c. Creating a world in which no nations have nuclear arms *
d. A nuclear arms race
e. He has not made any commitment regarding nuclear weapons
6. Which of the following historical events was not mentioned in the President's speech?
a. The Holocaust
b. The Civil Rights Movement
c. The Women's Rights Movement *
d. September 11th
e. The Cold War
7. In regards to economic development, what did the President state will be the currency of the 21st century?
a. Education
b. Innovation
c. Experience
d. All of the above
e. A & B
8. What country did Obama live in as a child?
a. Indonesia *
b. Egypt
c. Kenya
d. Morocco
e. Iran
9. What group is the President addressing when he labels them a "small, but potent" part of the population?
a. Muslims
b. Iraq and Afghanistan citizens
c. Al Queda *
d. Israelis
e. Palestinians
10. Which of the following are contributions made by Muslims mentioned by President Obama is his Cairo speech?
a. The compus
b. The order of algebra
c. Pens and printing
d. Medicine
e. All of the above
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