Aboriginal Origins
Where did the Aboriginal people originally come from?
From India.
What kind of lifestyle did most Aboriginal people live?
They lived a nomadic lifestyle, moving from place to place.
How many Aboriginal people live in Australia today?
Abbout 228,000 people.
How long ago did the Aboriginal people come to Australia?
About 50,000 years ago.
What was sacred to the Aboriginal people?
The land they lived on.
What problems do many Aboriginal people face today?
They are often poor and have more crime in their communities.
How could the Aboriginal people travel to Australia at that time?
They could walk, because there was no water between Asia and Australia.
What roles did men and women have in Aboriginal tribes?
Men hunted animals and caught fish; women and children gathered fruits, nuts, and other foods
Why do some Aboriginal people feel lost or confused?
Because many were taken from their families when they were children.
What are the original people of Australia called?
Aboriginals.
What did Aboriginal people use their art and dot paintings for?
To tell stories and share information from the Dreamtime.
What do schools in Australia teach about today?
They teach about Aboriginal culture and language.
Why do historians believe the Aboriginal people travelled to Australia?
Because they followed animals and searched for new hunting areas.
How did Aboriginal tribes celebrate special events like births or the changing of seasons?
With ceremonies that included music, dancing, painting, and body decorations.
Why don’t many Aboriginal people like Australia Day?
Because it reminds them of when the Europeans took their land.