Ancient Aus
List two weapons that were used by Aboriginal people.
Boomerangs, spears, kylie
Who sits at the top of the ancient Egyptian social hierarchy?
Pharaoh
What do BCE and CE stand for?
Before common era and common era.
List the three levels of government and give a responsibility for each.
Local - rubbish collection, parks, pet registration
State - hospitals, schools, law enforcement
Federal - defence, tax, marriage, lighthouses
List five parties who are involved in the courtroom.
Judge, jury, witnesses, prosecution, defence, accused.
How was Aboriginal history and tradition mostly passed down?
Through oral traditions.
What is the process of embalming people called?
Mummification
Define secondary source and give an example of one.
A source that was created after the event.
Documentaries, movies, textbooks, websites.
Define 'referendum'.
The process of changing the wording of the constitution.
What is another name for the courts?
The judiciary
Explain one reason why creation or Dreaming stories are important for Aboriginal people.
Dreaming stories are used to describe how things came to be; cultural norms; teach people about natural events; warn people about danger; teach people about the law and right behaviour; discuss duty and responsibilities
Explain what the pyramids were used for.
Define primary source and give an example of one.
A source that was created at the time of the event.
Artefacts, letters, diary entries, art, etc.
What is the constitution and when did it come into effect?
A legal document that outlines how the nation is governed. It came into effect after federation on the 1st of Jan 1901.
What is the highest Victorian court?
The Supreme Court
Mungo Man and Mungo Lady were discovered at Lake Mungo which confirmed that Aboriginal people were in the area for at least 40,000 years.
What is the major river in Egypt called and provide one reason why it was important to society.
The Nile River. It provided food, water, dictated their calendar as their seasons were based around when it flooded.
What does chronological order mean?
Putting events or dates in order of when they occurred.
Describe the structure of Federal parliament.
(The names of both houses and number of seats).
Bicameral structure (two houses). The lower house is the house of representatives with 151 seats and the upper house is the senate with 76 seats.
Why is it important to have a fair trial?
It is a right of Australian people to have a fair trial. This is important because it means that our legal system is fair and people get to have their case heard.
Describe what connection to Country is and why it is important.
Connection to 'Country' is the deep connections we hold to the land, seas, skies and all living beings, including plants and animals. It is important as it is linked to a sense of identity and belonging.
Describe two ways in which Ramses II was a significant ruler.
Battle of Kadesh, signing the first ever recorded peace treaty, building Abu Simbel and Pi-Ramessess
What elements do we need to identify/analyse when doing a source analysis?
List at least 5 things.
Primary or secondary source; type of source (e.g., artefact, book); creator of the source; when and where the source was created; why the source was created
5 Ws
What needs to happen for a referendum to be successful? Describe the process.
Double majority. A majority of voters must vote 'yes' and at least 4/6 states must vote 'yes'.
What does the presumption of innocence mean and why is it important?
The presumption of innocence is the legal principle that everyone should be treated innocent until proven guilty in court. It is important because it means that the prosecution must prove that the defendant/accused is guilty.