Rabbit Proof Fence
Aborigines Protection Act
Government
The song we listened to
Everything & Anything!
100
Where was the film set?
W.A
100
Define the Stolen Generation.
Aboriginal people who were forcibly removed from their families as children from 1900-1970.
100
Why do we need a Government?
To make decisions, provide services for the community and ensure the law will be followed.
100
What is the name of the song that we listened to as a class?
Took the Children Away
100
Name 2 groups of people who may be treated differently or discriminated against and suggest why this might occur.
people of different race, culture, religion, socio-economic status, health, academic ability, age, goths....
200
What were the names of the girls in the film?
Molly, Daisy, and Gracie.
200
What was the main purpose of the Aborigines Protection Act? Where was it put in place?
Across all of Australia because it was believe that Aboriginal or half caste children were at a disadvantage and at risk living in their own communities. In the long term the removal of half caste children would stop the passing on of Indigenous culture.
200
What are the three levels of Government?
Local State Federal
200
Who the the singer?
Archie Roach
200
What are two of the JIM CROW laws?
What are two of the JIM CROW laws? Buses- separate waiting rooms, space, ticket windows Restaurants- unlawful to serve white and coloured people in the same room Education- schools for white and negro children conducted separately Promotion of Equality- fine or imprisonment for people guilty of printing/presenting acceptance or general information in favor of social equality.
300
Where were the girls in film taken? What was it? Name 2 things they did there that was unnatural to them.
Moore river- native settlement -Prayer before dinner -The food they were eating -Sewing -chores (cleaning out the bucket) -White education
300
At what age were Aboriginal children removed from their families?
No older then 14-16
300
Choose one of the 3 levels of Government and give an example of what that government is concerned with.
Local- public property of the community, making local laws that reflect community needs. State- education, water, transport, prisons and community services. Federal- defense forces, family support, pensions, tax, employment.
300
Why did he write the song?
To to tell a story, be a voice for his people To heal his pain from being a part of the stolen generation
300
Where does Miss Dietrich go to University? What is she studying?
Federation uni (ballarat uni) P.E and humanities
400
Give an example from the movie that demonstrates lack of understanding between cultures.
'don't use that jaba around here' 'help you in a new world' 'they're up to something..I can feel it' skin colour represented how smart or capable you were
400
Name the action of the government in 2008 to make a mends for this event in history.
Apology by Kevin Rudd
400
Explain what 1901 meant regarding the Federal Government
In 1901 citizens were asked to vote yes or no to the Australian states and territories becoming one nation.This lead to the federal government that makes decisions for all Australians.
400
When was the song written?
1990
400
What does it mean to be socially empathetic?
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of each other. Therefore social empathy is perceiving or experiencing a person or group's life situation and gaining an insight into inequalities.
500
What is a scene from the start of the movie demonstrates the superiority White Australian's had over the Indigenous people.
The constable taking the girls away claiming it was the law and there was nothing they could do. Mr Neville flicking through the slides.
500
List 5 of the effects of the children who were a part of the stolen generation.
Trauma Sexual/physical abuse Substance abuse Loneliness Loss of culture Loss of family members
500
Who makes up the Senate and what is the Senate responsible for?
There are Senators representing each State and Territory and their duties are conducted both within Parliament and their State or Territory. Senators debate proposed laws and discuss issues of national and international importance.
500
Finish the following lyrics This story's ......., this story's ..... I would not tell.......to you like the promises they did not keep and how the fenced us in like ...... said to us come take our hand sent us off to mission .....
right true lies sheep land
500
Define Civil and Political Rights.
Rights that protect an individual’s freedom & ensures one can participate in society without discrimination or repression.
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