Ancient Pre-history
Provide an example of a secondary source.
Anything written or created after the event. E.g. books, websites, journals, reports, museum exhibit descriptions.
Name a Greek god starting with Z
Zeus
Liveability refers to what?
The factors that contribute to a community's quality of life. Basically, the things that add quality to our life.
Any aspect of water that falls from the sky following condensation.
Who is one of the earliest human ancestors found in Australia? (double points for both names)
Mungo Man and the Narrabeen Man
What popular sporting tournament was invented in Ancient Greece?
The Olympics
Name one city of Australia that regularly ranks highly in international liveability rankings.
Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, and Perth. (all correct)
What is the name of the river running through Strathalbyn?
Angas River
BCE and CE stand for what? (Double points if both correct)
Before common era, and common era.
Which city state was known for fierce combat?
Sparta
Name a quality which can help to measure liveability
Access to fresh water, food, housing, health care, education, safe and stable environment, affordable, diversity, attractiveness of area.
Name one hydrological hazard
Thunderstorm, hail, flooding, etc.
The earliest tools that human ancestors used were made of what?
Stone
Which city state was known for intellect and government?
Athens
Name a subjective factor that influences liveability.
•Personal likes and dislikes
•Feelings of connection to friends and family
•Traditions and spiritual connections
Name three renewable energy sources
Sun, wind, water (others may be also correct)
The wheel was invented roughly in what year? (answer can be up to 500 years + or -)
3500 BCE
Which war did Athens and Sparta fight each other in? (For bonus points, who won?)
The Peloponnesian War
Does Strathalbyn have reasonable access to services and facilities? Explain your opinion.
[Based on teacher judgement of student answer]
Less than 1%!