SS6H4 Impact of European Colonization on Aboriginal Peoples

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Which country established a colony in Australia?

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Britain

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Which of the following is NOT a way life has changed for the Aboriginal peoples since English colonization?
English has become the dominant language of the continent.
The Aboriginals have been granted protection under Australia's constitution including voting rights.
Aboriginals account for less than 3% of the total population.
The Aboriginal People are well educated and first-class citizens.

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The Aboriginal People are well educated and first-class citizens.

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Who are the indigenous people of Australia?

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Aboriginals

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Who claimed Australia for England in 1770?

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James Cook

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What did the English originally use Australia for?

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a prison colony

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What happened to the Aboriginal people after the British arrived?

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Many died from diseases.

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In 2008, the Australian prime minister

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officially apologized to the Aborigines.

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What is the reason most Australians speak English today?

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The settlers spoke English and forced their language and culture on the original inhabitants of Australia.

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Which of the following is an important aspect of Aboriginal culture?
Belief in Dreamtime, Written Language, Use of the English Language

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Belief in Dreamtime

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Aboriginal musical instrument: kiwi, kookaburra, didgeridoo, boomerang

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didgeridoo