Aboriginal Culture
What word describes the land and places Aboriginal Peoples belong to?
Country
Which country is famous for the celebration called Lunar New Year?
China (Also known as Chinese new year, although, it is celebrated across many asian countries)
What food made from rice is strongly associated with Japanese cuisine?
Sushi or Mochi
What is the main language spoken in Brazil?
Portuguese
Which country is home to the Māori people?
New Zealand
What is the name of the land that we live on her in Minto?
Dharawal (Tharawal)
Which ancient civilisation built the pyramids at Giza?Egy
Egypt
What Aboriginal food is traditionally made by grinding seeds and cooking the dough?
Damper/Seed bread
What is one Aboriginal language spoken in NSW?
Dharawal, Dharug, Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay or Bundjalung
What is a traditional belief of China known as a way of thought?
Yin and Yang, Confusianism, Taoism, and Buddhism.
What is one way Aboriginal Peoples can pass on stories and knowledge?
The Dreaming, Storytelling, song, dance, art
What religion began in India and is associated with Siddhartha Gautama?
Buddhism
Name one example of traditional Aboriginal bush tucker.
native fruits, seeds, yams, fish, shellfish or other locally appropriate traditional foods
Why is language important to a person's culture and identity?
language communicates ideas, traditions, knowledge and belonging
Which continent is home to countries such as Kenya, Egypt and Nigeria?
Africa
What title is given to respected Aboriginal Community members with Cultural knowledge?
Elder
What festival is known as the Hindu festival of lights?
Diwali
What Mexican food is made with a folded or rolled tortilla containing fillings?
Tacos
What is the most widely spoken language in the world by native speakers?
Mandarin (Chinese)
Which country is home to the ancient city of Machu Picchu?
Peru
What special week celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures and achievements?
NAIDOC Week
What religion is most commonly associated with the celebration of Ramadan?
Islam
What Middle Eastern dish is made from ground chickpeas, and other ingredients
Hummus.
Approximately how many Aboriginal languages are there?
In Australia there are more than 250 Indigenous languages including around 800 dialects. (give points for 10 either side)
Which continent contains the most countries?
Africa