Pre-Col Victoria 2 Flashcards
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What were the key features of Precolonial Victoria?
Inhabited by various Aboriginal tribes with distinct languages and cultures.
Land management through practices like controlled burning to rejuvenate vegetation.
Rich natural resources and diverse ecosystems supported a sustainable lifestyle.
How was land used by Europeans in Victoria before the 1860s Gold Rushes?
Primarily for pastoral leases and agriculture.
Large pastoral runs established in fertile regions.
Significant alteration of natural vegetation and introduction of sheep and cattle.
What were some cultural practices of Indigenous people in Victoria?
Controlled burning to manage land and encourage growth of certain plants.
Complex social structures and clan systems.
Rich oral traditions and connection to the land through Dreamtime stories.
Who were the notable naval explorers that mapped the Victorian coast?
John Murray
Matthew Flinders
Nicolas Baudin
George Bass
What impact did sealers and whalers have in Victoria?
Operated before the 1830s, leading to conflicts with Aboriginal people.
Exploited marine resources, leading to overhunting.
Led to early European presence in the region.
Who were the notable illegal settlers in Victoria?
1834: Henty Brothers established a settlement in Portland.
1835: John Batman attempted to purchase land from Aboriginal people.
Settlers often clashed with the colonial government over land rights.
What characterized the pastoral system in early Victoria?
Large pastoral leases for sheep and cattle grazing.
Introduction of European farming practices.
Displacement of Indigenous people and alteration of natural landscapes.
What were the significant impacts of European colonization on the land in Victoria?
Drastic changes to the landscape: forests cleared, swamps drained.
Waterways diverted for agriculture and infrastructure.
Introduction of non-native species that altered ecosystems.
