General 1
Who was Mungo Man?
A: An Aboriginal man whose remains were found at Lake Mungo (42,000 years old). His burial with red ochre showed spiritual and cultural practices.
Q: How did First Nations Australians use fire?
A: Through fire-stick farming to clear land, manage ecosystems, and promote growth.
Q: How does the Rainbow Serpent story compare to the Bible?
A: Rainbow Serpent focuses on land and balance; Bible focuses on God creating the world in 7 days, with humans having dominion.
What happens in the story of Tiddlick the Frog,
A: In the story, Tiddlick the frog becomes very greedy and drinks all the water, leaving the land dry and the animals suffering. The other animals work together to make Tiddlick laugh, which causes him to release the water and restore balance.
When is the second Humanities exam?
Wednesday, 3rd September- Week 7
Q: Why was Mungo Man significant?
A: He proved long human occupation of Australia and highlighted Aboriginal custodianship and traditions.
Q: How did First Nations Australians manage water?
A: By building fish traps, digging wells, and moving seasonally for resources.
Q: What does the term bias mean in history?
A: Bias means having a one-sided opinion or viewpoint that can affect how information is presented. In history, bias can make a source less reliable because the writer might exaggerate, leave out details, or only tell one side of the story.
What are the Values, Attitudes and Beliefs shown in the First Nation story Tiddlick the Frog?
Attitudes/Values/Beliefs: The story shows that greed harms everyone, but cooperation and community help restore balance. It also reflects the belief of First Nations peoples in caring for the land, sharing resources, and respecting nature.
How much is this exam worth?
50%
Q: What is Tree-Ring Dating?
A: A method of dating trees by their growth rings. Precise but only works on preserved wood.
Q: How did First Nations Australians adapt the environment?
A: They practiced selective harvesting, seasonal migration, and aquaculture (e.g., fish traps).
Q: What does Deep Time mean?
A: Deep Time is the idea that Earth’s history stretches back over billions of years. It helps scientists and historians understand that humans are only a very small part of the planet’s long history.
Q: How is Tiddlick the Frog similar to the flood story in the Bible?
A: Both stories are about water shaping the world and teaching humans lessons. In the Bible, the flood punishes people for wrongdoing but also brings new beginnings. In Tiddlick, water is withheld because of greed, but when balance is restored, life can continue. Both show the importance of respecting nature and living the right way.
Why is it important to study for your exam?
Q: What is Carbon Dating?
A: A method that measures carbon-14 decay in organic material. Useful up to ~50,000 years.
Q: What is the Rainbow Serpent story about?
A: A creation story where the serpent shaped the land and waterways, bringing law and life.
Q: What is a secondary source in history?
A: A secondary source is information that has been created after an event, usually by someone who did not experience it. Examples include textbooks, documentaries, or history articles.
Q. Why were fish traps important, and what is a famous example?
Fish traps were important because they provided a reliable food source and could catch large amounts of fish. A famous example is the Brewarrina Fish Traps in New South Wales, one of the world’s oldest human-made structures.
Q: How did First Nations Australians utilise fire for their benefit?
A: Fire was used for hunting, to push pray towards a ground of hunter. It was also used to help clear and manage the land preventing larger fires and helping native plants open their seed pods allowing saplings to grow.
Q: What is Stratigraphy?
A: Studying soil and rock layers to estimate the age of remains or artifacts.
Q: What values are shown in the Rainbow Serpent story?
A: Respect for land, spiritual connection, and responsibility for caring for Country
Q: What is a primary source in history?
A: A primary source is a piece of evidence from the time being studied, created by someone who experienced the event. Examples include diaries, photographs, letters, tools, and official documents.
Q. How did fishing show sustainable practices?
A. People only caught what they needed and often released small or breeding fish to make sure fish populations stayed healthy for future generations.
Q. How did First Nations Australians find and collect water in dry environments?
A. They dug soakages (holes in sandy riverbeds), collected dew from leaves, and stored water in natural rock holes.