General Knowledge
When did the British first arrive in Australia to colonise the land?
1788
What is the name of the document that outlines the purposes of the UN?
The Charter
What year did the referendum occur where Indigenous peoples were finally recognised as citizens?
1967
What is DISPOSSESSION?
Taking of land from Indigenous people by European settlers.
Peace/the branch of peace
How many Articles are in the UDHR?
30 Articles
What were 'dog tags' during the protection era?
Another name for Certificates of Exemption. It was a licence to live in a white man's world. It allowed an Aboriginal person to enter town, vote, and send their children to the local school.
What is the definition of SELF-DETERMINATION?
The power or ability to make a decision for oneself without influence from outside
In which two countries have there been civil rights movements?
America (African/Black Americans) and Australia (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples)
The League of Nations
Indigenous People were not to be counted in the __________.
Census
Type
Origin
Motive
Audience
Content
Reliability
Usefulness
In Australia, human rights are outlined in a document called ____________
The Australian Human Rights Commission
Australia has been involved as part of UN missions to several countries. Name TWO of those countries.
Korea, Somalia, Cambodia, Kashmir, Rwanda
Indigenous people were put under the legal guardianship of a government agent. What were they called?
A Protector
What is PATERNALISM?
making all the decisions for the people you govern, employ, or are responsible for, so that they cannot or do not have to make their own decisions
What was the Mabo Decision?
The High Court of Australia recognised that Eddie Mabo and a group of Torres Strait Islander peoples were the traditional owners of Murray Island
What are the main sections of the United Nations?
Hint: there are 5
The Secretariat
The General Assembly
The Security Council
The Economic and Social Council
The International Court of Justice
The Invalid and Old-Age Pensions Act 1908 and The Maternity Allowance Act 1912 stated what about Indigenous peoples?
‘Aboriginal natives of Australia’ could not receive assistance from the government.
What is the definition of INDENTURED?
Someone contracted to work for someone for a period of time. For Indigenous peoples, the agreement was usually made by people in authority.