aussie slang
what is a brolly
an undbrella
Where do historians believe the Aboriginals originated from before migrating to Australia?
Historians believe the Aboriginals travelled from India down towards what is now Australia about 50,000 years ago.
What are some of the challenges faced by Aboriginals in modern Australia, as mentioned in the text?
Aboriginals have higher rates of poverty and crime than white Australians, and many struggle with their identity because they were separated from their families and culture.
How did Aboriginal people get their food and clothing?
They survived by hunting animals and gathering plants, and they made their clothing from animal fur
what does a coldie mean
a cold drink a beer or soda
How many Aboriginals were living in Australia when Europeans first settled in the 18th century?
There were between 320,000 and 1 million Aboriginals living in Australia at that time.
Why do Aboriginals still feel excluded from Australian society, particularly on Australia Day?
They feel excluded because Australia Day, celebrated on 26 January, marks the beginning of European settlement — a time when their land and freedom were taken away.
What kinds of shelters did Aboriginals live in, and how did they vary with They built different types of shelters depending on the season and climate
such as hollow tree trunks, bark shelters (like tents), or rounded huts.the seasons and climate?
what does chorcky bicky
chorclad bicite
What is the significance of the term "Stolen Children" or "Stolen Generations"?
It refers to Aboriginal children who were taken away from their families by Europeans and placed in orphanages or foster homes.
What does it mean that the Aboriginal people lived a nomadic lifestyle?
It means they moved from place to place instead of living permanently in one location
What roles did men and women have in Aboriginal tribes?
Men hunted and made weapons for catching animals, while women and children gathered fruits, nuts, roots, insects, berries, and other foods.
Why did Europeans believe that Aboriginals were a "savage people"?
Because the Aboriginals’ lifestyle was very different from the Europeans’ way of life, the settlers considered them uncivilized or “savage.
Why was the land considered sacred to the Aboriginals?
The land was sacred because it was central to their spiritual beliefs, survival, and connection to their ancestors and the Dreamtime stories.
What types of animals did Aboriginal men typically hunt?
They hunted kangaroos, ducks, rabbits, and fish