Culture
Which is the most famous Aboriginal musical instrument?
Didgeridoo
When did the Aborigines come to Australia?
Approx. 50,000 years ago.
How many languages were spoken in 1788?
about 300
Who created the world according to the “Dreaming“?
their "ancestors": mythical animals & heroes
How did Aborigines traditionally live like?
They lived as nomads.
When and why did the life of the Aboriginals change?
1788: European settlements in Australia
How many languages are still spoken?
about 145
What are totems?
Symbols from the natural world that serve to identify people and their relationships with one another.
What are didgeridoos made of?
They are made from a piece of wood that had been hollowed out by termites.
Why did the number of Aborigines fall to 90,000?
Name 2 reasons.
Many Aborigines died due to diseases from Europe. Moreover, thousands were killed by Europeans.
How many languages are endangered?
110 (of the 145 languages still spoken)
What is "Rainbow Serpent" good for?
It brings rain.
What is special about Aboriginal dances?
Many dances mimic the movements and behaviors of animal species.
What happenend in 1901?
New constitution: Australia became a single country with six federal states. Aborigines were not recognized as citizens.
Which one is the largest language?
the Western Desert language
Why were rituals performed?
To calm the spirits.
How did Aborigines pass on traditions and legends? Give one example.
Orally, as they had no written languages.
Example: songlines for navigation
Who are the „Stolen Generations“?
Around 50,000 Aboriginal or mixed-race children, who were taken away from their families by the state.
How is the English called that is spoken by Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory?
Kriol
How many Aboriginal people indicate that Christianity is their primary religion? (in percentage)
75 %