Basic facts about Australia
Capital of Australia?
Canberra.
Who are the indigenous people of Australia?
The Aboriginals.
What kind of lifestyle did most Aboriginals have?
Nomadic.
Largest city?
Sydney
How long ago did Aboriginals arrive in Australia?
About 50,000 years ago.
What did men mainly do in the tribe?
Hunt.
National animal?
Kangaroo
What are the Stolen Children also called?
The Stolen Generations
What was Aboriginal art used for?
Telling stories and sharing information.
What is the native people of Australia called?
Aboriginal Australians.
Why do many Aboriginals feel confused about their identity?
They were taken from their families.
What is the Dreamtime?
The time before humans, animals, and plants existed.
What is Australia’s highest mountain?
Mount Kosciuszko.
Why don’t many Aboriginals feel accepted on Australia Day?
It celebrates European colonization.
How did Aboriginals celebrate important events?
With music, dancing, and body painting.