Religion
What is dreamtime?
Commonly used term for describing important features of Aboriginal spiritual beliefs and existence.
Which skin color do they have?
black
How do Aboriginal Australians teach their religion and traditions to younger people?
Elders teach children through stories, songs, and rituals
What is the name of the large rock formation in the Northern Territory?
Uluru (Ayers Rock)
What was the Stolen Generation?
The Stolen Generation refers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families by the Australian government and church missions between 1910 and 1970.
What makes a place a Sacred Site?
A place where ancestral spirits are associated with.
Does their environment affect how they look?
Yes
What are Dreamtime stories, and why are they important to Aboriginal people?
Dreamtime stories explain how the aboriginal people do things
Which Australian city is famous for its Opera House?
Sydney
Why were Aboriginal children taken from their families?
The government believed they would be better assimilated into white society, often trying to erase Aboriginal culture and identity.
When will the Initiation ceremony take place?
When the boys are between the ages of 10-16.
What kind of clothes do they wear?
Most Aborigines did not wear clothing, but they would wear Full length cloaks in colder weather
Why is land and sacred sites important in Aboriginal religion?
the land is tied to ancestors. Major ceremonies for honoring/maintaining these connections occur there.
What is the name of the world’s largest coral reef system off the coast of Queensland?
The Great Barrier Reef
When did the forced removal of children occur?
It took place mainly between 1910 and 1970, though the effects continued for years afterward.
How do the aboriginals tell what kind of of ceremony they hold
Ceremonial dress body paint, brightly coloured feathers from birds and ornamental coverings.
Which colors do the aboriginals use for face paint?
Red, yellow and white
How do Aboriginal people connect with their ancestors through their ceremonies and rituals?
The connection is through stories, dances, and songs
Which city is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
How were children in the Stolen Generation treated?
Many were placed in institutions or foster homes, where they often experienced neglect, abuse, and loss of their Aboriginal culture.
How do the aboriginals show their sorrow for the people that are dead at a funeral.
The people often paint themselves white, wound or cut their own bodies to show their sorrow for the loss of their loved one.
Which body part is longer for aboriginals?
Legs
how do aboriginal people use body painting
as a way to connect with their ancestors and express their identity
What mountain range runs along Australia’s eastern coast?
The Great Dividing Range.
How has the Australian government addressed the Stolen Generation?
In 2008, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd formally apologized to the Stolen Generations on behalf of the Australian government for the harm caused.