Geography T4

Question 1

Which indigenous group holds claim to the longest, continuous culture in the world?

Answer 1

Indigenous Australians (Australian Aborigines)

Question 2

Approximately how long has this continuous culture survived for?

Answer 2

Approximately 65 000 years.

Question 3

Do most of our indigenous Australians live in urban areas?

Answer 3

Yes, mostly towns and cities in Australia.

Question 4

Is our indigenous population increasing or decreasing?

Answer 4

Increasing.

Question 5

Do our indigneous peoples have one language or many languages?

Answer 5

Many, there are only about 145 indigenous languages in Australia today (approx 250 at the time of colonisation)

Question 6

Name and describe 3 ways our indigenous Australians use and interact with the land

Answer 6

Open answer - check your OneNote for accuracy.

Question 7

What are Aboriginal beliefs about religion?

Answer 7

Check OneNote (Dreamtime)

Question 8

Name some of the cultural beliefs and celebrations our indigenous people participate in.

Answer 8

Check OneNote