Native Americans lifestyle
What did most Native Americans live in?
Teepees
How were the Indigenous people at Myall Creek murdered?
Typed up, shot and burnt
What did the "White" Australians do with Pemulwuy's head once he killed?
Displayed it on a stake and sent it back to England
Who was the first British person to arrive in Australia?
William Dampier
Which European country were the main colonisers of America?
Spain
What was the main food source for the Native Americans that lived on the plains?
Buffalos
What sort of people carried out the murders on the Indigenous people at Myall Creek?
Ex Convicts
Why was Benelong welcomed by the "White" Australians?
He could speak both English and Indigenous. This was good for communication purposes.
Where was the first British settlement in Australia?
Botany Bay
What was the main causes of death amongst the native Americans when the settlers arrived?
Disease
What was the head of the Native American tribes called?
A chief
What did the Indigenous people agree to do in exchange for being allowed to live at the Myall Creek station?
Assisting with various stockmen work
Who had the better relationship with the "White Australians", Pemulwuy or Benelong?
Benelong
How long were Indigenous Australians living in Australia for before settlement?
60, 000
What were three main impacts of colonisation on the Native Americans?
- Disease
- Loss of land
- Loss of culture
- Environmental changes
- Introduction of weapons
What were some uses for Buffalos?
- Skulls for religion
- Manure for fuel
- Stomach for buckets
- Skins for hunting
- Hide for weapons
What is the significance of the Myall Creek Massacre in Australian history?
It was the first time "White" Australians were punished and executed for the mistreatment of Indigenous Australians
What was the name of the Australian governor Benelong attempted to kill?
Governor Phillip
Why were most people in Britain originally sent over to Australia?
They were convicts
What sort of weapons did the colonial powers introduce to the Native Americans?
Guns, bombs and proper spears
Who is the best teacher in the school?
Mr Veitch
What was the name of the term for the widespread murders and violence of Indigenous Australians in the 1830's?
Frontier Violence
Which individual lead violent resistances against the colonialists?
Pemulwuy
What year did Cpt. Cook arrive in Australia?
1770
How many Native Americans are estimated to have died from the colonial powers?
140, 000