Nomadic foragers of Australia

Question 1

what was the major economic activity for most of the people in Australia prior to european contact?

Answer 1

nomadic

foraging societies

Question 2

how did the geography of Australia effect its internal trade?

Answer 2

inside is a desert

Question 3

how did trade items move throughout Australia

Answer 3

trade goods pass from one aboriginal community to another until they reach regions distant from their origins

Question 4

who did people on the north coast of australia trade with and what items were exchanged

Answer 4

mariners from New Guinea and the islands of SE Asia

• Australian spears and pearly shells for
• flowers from the bird of paradise plant, stone clubs, trinkets, iron axes

Question 5

native australian religion

Answer 5

geographic features around them
-rocks, mountains, forests, mineral deposits bodies of water
often conducted religious observances to make sure there is enough supply of animals, plants, water