Disease
Why were Aboriginals more susceptible to disease?
Was there more European or Aboriginal deaths in the massacres?
Aboriginal
Who was the famous resistance fighter in WA
Yagan
What does 'Terra Nullius' mean?
No Man's Land
What was a creative way for the Europeans to murder the Aboriginals?
Poison flour
Name 3 main types of diseases introduced.
Flu, cold, smallpox, venereal disease, tuberculosis etc.
Around how many massacres were there?
At least 311.
What happened to Yagan's head?
It was removed and sent to Europe.
Why did people start to claim land?
There were no fences indicating ownership. No clear signs of civilisation.
When do we celebrate the arrival of the First Fleet?
26th January
What percentage (range) of Aboriginals were wiped out in Sydney because of Smallpox?
50-90%
What were 3 main motives for the massacres?
Opportunity
Retribution
Being on land
What was Bennelong famous for?
He was the first Aboriginal to visit Europe.
What is the name of the famous law to fight for land rights?
Mabo Act
After colonisation what percentage is it estimated that the Indigenous population was reduced by?
90%
What did the deaths from disease result in?
Elders and community leaders dying.
What is the Myall Creek Massacre famous for?
The only massacre where Europeans were punished.
Where was Pemulwuy from?
NSW
What year were Aboriginals able to claim land rights?
1976
During colonisation/First Fleet arrival intrigued the Aboriginals?
The looked like their gods.
Why did Smallpox spread so far?
They didn't know what it was and they tried to escape it by going to a new 'area.' They didn't understand it was contagious.
How many Aboriginals died in massacres?
At least 20,000
What was Pemulwuy known for?
Bring bullet proof
What was the name of the famous land rights advocate
Eddie Mabo
How many Indigenous languages were there?
Over 250.