First Nations Peoples (Before 1788)
Who were the first people to live in Australia?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
What year did the First Fleet arrive in Australia?
1788
How did colonisation affect Aboriginal peoples?
Loss of land, culture, and many lives due to disease and conflict
What were convicts punished for before being sent to Australia?
Crimes such as theft or forgery
How did Aboriginal people’s daily lives change after colonisation?
Loss of land, culture, and traditional food sources
About how long have Aboriginal people lived in Australia?
Over 60,000 years
Who was the captain of the First Fleet?
Captain Arthur Phillip
What new animals were introduced by Europeans?
Sheep, cattle, horses, rabbits
What happened to the native forests when settlers cleared land?
They were cut down for farming and building
How did women’s experiences differ from men’s in the early colony?
Women often worked in domestic roles, while men did hard labour
What did Aboriginal people use to pass down stories and knowledge?
Oral storytelling, song, and art
Where did the First Fleet land?
Botany Bay, then Port Jackson (Sydney Cove)
What new crops were introduced by Europeans?
Wheat, corn, vegetables, fruit trees
What animals caused problems for the environment after being introduced?
Rabbits, foxes, and sheep
Who was the first European to map parts of Australia’s coast in 1770?
Captain James Cook
What is the name of the Aboriginal tool shaped like a curve that can return when thrown?
Boomerang
Why were convicts sent to Australia?
Britain’s prisons were overcrowded
What role did Aboriginal guides sometimes play for explorers?
Helping them find water, food, and safe paths
What happened to many Aboriginal hunting grounds after 1788?
They were taken over for farms and towns
What was the name of Cook’s ship?
HMS Endeavour
How did Aboriginal people show respect for Country?
Through ceremonies, caring for land, and following cultural laws
What was the name of the first colony established in Australia?
New South Wales
What was the name of the Aboriginal woman known for resisting colonisation in Tasmania?
Truganini
What happened to native plants when European crops were planted?
Many were replaced or destroyed
How did children’s lives differ in the colony compared to Aboriginal children?
Colonial children went to school or worked, Aboriginal children learned culture through family and Country