Across
- 4. Something left behind from the past, such as the effects of colonialism on a country today.
- 6. The study of past events; place names are a key to unlocking the hidden ____ of our communities.
- 8. An important happening, like a battle, that is often commemorated in a street or city name.
- 11. Freedom from colonial rule, which Indonesia proclaimed on August 17, 1945.
- 13. To keep history and culture safe from being lost or forgotten.
- 14. Knowing the story of your town's name helps build this, giving a strong sense of belonging.
- 17. A period of great change, like the Industrial ____, which shifted societies from farming to factories.
- 18. The time that is yet to come, which is shaped by the actions we take today.
- 20. The state of being united. The motto "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika" was created to maintain this against colonial tactics.
- 21. A repeating form or sequence of events in history that helps us understand the future.
- 24. The point or place where something begins or comes from.
- 25. The process of cities growing larger, which was a major effect of the Industrial Revolution.
- 26. The system of trade and industry. The colonial ____ was built to extract raw materials from Indonesia.
- 28. The steam engine and the internet are examples of this, which greatly changes society.
- 29. The past acts as this for the present, like the base that a building is constructed on.
- 30. A group of people living in one place; their participation is vital when making decisions about changing place names.
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- 1. The most basic function of a place name is to help people ____ or find their way around.
- 2. The time before now; it acts as the roots of a tree that support the present.
- 3. A name like "Kampung Tenun" (Weaving Village) reflects the traditions and activities of the local ____.
- 5. This current moment in time where we make choices that will build the future.
- 7. A community of people; their activities, beliefs, and way of life can influence place names.
- 9. The power that past events have to shape and affect the present and future.
- 10. The study of the Earth's physical features; names like "Kaliurang" (River at the source) are based on it.
- 12. Place names act as "living ____," storing historical records that are not written down.
- 15. The act of recording the stories behind place names through writing or interviews so they are not forgotten.
- 16. An important person, such as a national hero, whose name is often used for a road like "Jalan Diponegoro".
- 19. The policy where a powerful nation controls a weaker one, such as the Dutch rule over Indonesia.
- 22. Valued objects and traditions, such as historical sites and local stories, that have been passed down through generations.
- 23. To predict what might happen in the future by studying clues and patterns from the past.
- 27. The scientific study of place names, their origins, and meanings.