1.13 Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander People: Environmental Management Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the attachment of the Indigenous people to their environment.
A
They are attached to the land because they know how it works to survive on it. The land holds history and their spirituality.
2
Q
Explain how Indigenous people are able to live successfully across Australia
A
They have knowledge of the land which helps them survive. They pass down the knowledge to future generations and the Indigenous people didn’t settle in one place but the moved around.
3
Q
Explain why the totem system ensured a sustainable food supply.
A
On each totem there is an animal and whatever animal is on their totem, they can’t eat that animal.
