Archie Roach
What was the song that Archie Roach sang about the Stolen Generation?
Took the Children Away
What are the 3 colours of the Aboriginal flag?
Black, red and yellow
What colour smoke is good for the trees?
White smoke
What are the four colours on the Torres Strait Island flag?
white
blue
green
black
What was the name of the 3 girls taken in the movie?
Molly, Gracie and Daisy.
What was the name of Archie Roach's wife?
Ruby
What does the black, red and yellow represent on the flag?
Black- people
Red- earth
Yellow- sun
Why were the Australian Aborigines semi-nomadic, meaning they would move from place to place?
To not overuse the land and plant animal stocks were able to regenerate regularly.
What does the green represent on the Torres Strait Island flag?
The land
Which two girls made it home?
Molly and Daisy
What year did Archie Roach die?
2022
Who designed the Aboriginal flag?
Harold Thomas
What were the reasons to use fire in early Aboriginal life? (Give 2 reasons)
Burning off was carried out in particular places and at certain times in the year to clear land, germinate plants, reduce the risk of out of control bushfires and to hunt for food
What does the black and the blue on the Torres Strait Island flag represent?
Black- people
Blue- sea
What year was the Rabbit Proof Fence made?
2002
How old was Archie Roach when he was taken from his family?
2 or 3 depending on the site. Archie himself said 2 in an interview.
Which Olympic gold medalist carried the Aboriginal flag on their victory lap in the 2000 Sydney Olympics?
Cathy Freeman
True or False
The adoption of traditional Aboriginal burning requires a sound understanding of local conditions to ensure it is effective and safe.
True
What is the white emblem called?
A dhari (dancer’s headdress) which represents Torres Strait Islander culture.
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How old was Molly in the movie?
14
How old was Archie Roach when he died?
66
What year was the Aboriginal flag designed?
1970
Why did the arrival of the Europeans effect the intensity of bushfires?
With the arrival of Europeans, much of the Indigenous fire management was given way as fire became feared rather than harnessed as a tool to manage the scrub. The result was the grass plains gave way to thick scrub and bushland that was prone to intense bushfires.
What is underneath the white emblem on the Torres Strait Island flag?
Underneath the dhari is a white five-pointed star. The star is an important symbol for navigating the sea. The points of the star represent the five island groups in the Torres Strait and
What was the name of the town that the girls were taken from in Western Australia?
Jigalong