SS6H4: The Journey of the Aborigines

According to archeologists, when did the Aborigines first come to Australia?

• 45,000 years ago

• 30,000 years ago

• 15,000 years ago

• 7,000 years ago

The Aborigines trace their creation back to

• creation

• the British

• the Dreamtime

• the Outback

The Aborigines see themselves as part of

• Australia

• Europe

• Uluru

• nature

How do the Aborigines survive in the harsh climate of the Outback?

• by hunting and gathering

• by relying on the British

• by living in small groups

• by carrying water from the coast

What happened to the Aborigines people after the British arrived?

• Their quality of life improved.

• They embraced British culture.

• Many died from diseases.

• They assimilated with the British.

What are two problems the Aborigines still face today?

• poor health and lower levels of education

• amending the constitution and voting

• learning English and attending school

• high literacy rates and climate change

In 1967, the Australian Constitution was amended so that the Aborigines

• were allowed to assimilate with the British.

• were allowed to elect their own leaders.

• were counted with the rest of the Australian population.

• were allowed to reclaim their native land.

In 2008, the Australian prime minister

• was the first Aboriginal elected official.

• returned native lands to the Aborigines.

• ended discrimination against the Aborigines.

• officially apologized to the Aborigines.