Indigenous people Flashcards
How did European colonization impact Australia’s Indigenous people?
European colonization caused Aboriginal people to lose their land, culture and way of life.
How did colonization affect Indigenous peoples in the New World and other places?
Colonisation in the New World and other regions led to dispossession and harm to Indigenous peoples.
What was life like in the Pacific islands before European exploration?
Before European exploration, the Pacific islands had people who farmed and had rich histories.
Who was Nunez Balboa?
A Spanish explorer who crossed to the isthmus of Panama in 1513. He was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean.
What were the main reasons for European colonization in the 16th century?
Europeans sought power, the of spread Christianity, and access to resources through colonization.
How did Europeans justify their colonization of indigenous lands?
They claimed indigenous people were “backward” and viewed their own culture as superior.
What impact did European colonization have on the world map and societies?
Colonization changed the world map and created societies that believed in European superiority.
How did colonialism disrupt indigenous societies in the Pacific and Australia?
Colonialism caused discrimination, land loss, and cultural disruption.
How did European diseases and exploitation affect indigenous cultures?
Diseases and exploitation caused population decline and cultural breakdown.
What were the consequences of land loss for indigenous peoples?
Land loss resulted in the loss of livelihood, cultural practices, and personal identity for indigenous peoples.
Why did the Dutch not establish a colony in Australia?
The Dutch found no valuable resources to trade or conquer on the arid land.
What early contact did Aboriginal communities have along Australia’s northern coastline?
Aboriginal communities interacted with Torres Strait Islanders and Indonesian fishermen for hundreds of years.
What did Captain Cook do on Botany Bay in April 1770?
Cook gathered plant specimens and noted the area’s potential for farming during his week-long stay.
What significant claim did Captain Cook make for King George III?
Cook claimed the east coast of Australia and named it New South Wales in August 1770.
What principle did Cook use to claim land in Australia?
Cook claimed land under the principle of terra nullius, stating it belonged to no one.
How did European settlement in 1788 affect Aboriginal land rights?
European settlement took away Aboriginal people’s rights to their land and the chance to make treaties.
What impact did British settlement have on the Gadigal people?
The Gadigal lost their land, way of life, faced disease, competition for resource and environmental destruction.
What was the name of the settlement established by the British in 1788?
The settlement was named after the British Home Secretary, Lord Sydney.
Who was Bennelong?
Bennelong was a Wanghal tribe member known for his exceptional fishing skills.
How was Bennelong contacted by the British?
He was kidnapped by British sailors in November 1789 on Governor Phillip’s orders. (acting as am interpretpor)
