Captain Cook
When did Captain Cook first discover the Great South Land
1770
Who were the first Australians?
What is Australia also called?
"The Land Down Under" / "The Great South Land"
Who are the Stolen Generation
What does "Arvo" mean?
Afternoon.
What did the British Government say when Captain Cook returned from his voyage to tell them about the Great South Land
Nothing - they were not interested at that time in his news.
What was the role of the men in traditional Aboriginal culture?
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra.
What years did the Stolen Generation occur?
1909-1969
What food is a "snag"?
Why did England change their mind and decide to send 9 ships to Australia?
Women dug for vegetables and collected seeds and berries.
Name the 6 states in Australia
What was something the Aboriginal children were not allowed to do once they were taken away from their families?
What does "g'day" mean?
Hello / good day
How many ships were in the First Fleet?
9 ships
How long were Aboriginal people living in Australia before the British people arrived?
How many territories are there in Australia? What are their names?
There are 2 territories - Northern Territory and The Australian Capital Territory.
What were the Aboriginal girls trained to do?
What does "mate" mean?
friend
What was the voyage like for the convicts on the First Fleet?
Terrible! There was disease, rats, no privacy, cramped conditions, limited food, etc.
How did traditional aboriginal people make fire?
They used a long stick and a pile of dead leaves to build a fire.
Which months are in summer in Australia?
December, January and February
What were Aboriginal boys trained to do?
What is a popular kind of footwear worn at the beach in Queensland
thongs