Deep Time
Approximately how long have Aboriginal peoples lived in Australia?
At least 65,000 years
Who are the Palawa people?
These First Nations people lived in Tasmania and became isolated when rising sea levels cut the land bridge about 10,000 years ago.
What does living sustainably mean?
Using resources in a way that does not harm the environment and preserves them for the future
Where was Mungo Man discovered?
At Lake Mungo in New South Wales
What is a heritage site?
A heritage site is a special place from the past that we protect because it teaches us about history, culture, or nature
Why is Deep Time important in Australian history?
It helps us understand how long Aboriginal peoples have lived in Australia.
What was the end of the Last Ice Age?
This major climate event caused sea levels to rise and separated Tasmania from mainland Australia.
What is firestick farming?
A land management practice using controlled burning to manage vegetation.
Approximately how old are the remains of Mungo Man?
40,000–42,000 years old
Where is Uluru located and why is it significant to first nations people?
Uluru is in the Northern Territory of Australia, in Central Australia, southwest of Alice Springs.
It is a sacred First Nations site, a unique natural landmark, and a protected World Heritage place.
What type of scientists study Deep Time?
Archaeologists, geologists, and historians.
What are marine resources Palawa people relied on?
The Palawa people relied on these food sources, such as shellfish and seals, after being surrounded by water.
Give one benefit of firestick farming
Promotes plant growth, reduces bushfires, or helps hunting
What special substance was used in Mungo Man’s burial?
Red ochre
What is the role of the Australian Government in restoring and protecting heritage sites?
The responsibilities include monitoring, funding, and creating laws to protect heritage sites in Australia.
What does Deep Time tell us about human history in Australia?
That people have lived, adapted, and cared for the land for tens of thousands of years.
What is shell stringing?
This traditional Palawa practice involves collecting, cleaning, and threading shells to create necklaces.
What is aquaculture?
The farming of fish or other aquatic animals
Why is the red ochre burial important?
It is one of the earliest known examples of ceremonial burial in the world.
What is the role of first nations people in protecting/restoring heritage sites?
Looking after the country, passing down traditional knowledge to their next generation, land management practices, ensures visitors show respect and follow cultural rules
Why is archaeological evidence important for studying Deep Time?
Because written records did not exist that far back in history.
How do we know Palawa people had knowledge of engineering?
They used digging sticks, build shelter and did used other stone tools to hunt
Why are the Budj Bim eel traps significant?
They show advanced engineering and sustainable food systems used by Aboriginal people.
What type of burial did Mungo Lady have?
Cremation, one of the earliest known examples in the world.
What is collaboration?
This process involves First Nations peoples, governments, and organisations working together to protect heritage sites.