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Aboriginal Art

Authored by Briana Papineau

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10th - 12th Grade

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Aboriginal Art
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Aboriginal culture dates back as far as between ___________________________ years.

25,000 - 30,000

60,000 - 80,000

5,000 - 10,000

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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_______________ were used to paint on rocks.

berries

animal fats

ochres

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

There is no written language for Australian Aboriginal People so in order to convey their important cultural stories through the generations it is portrayed by __________________ through their artwork.

symbols

colors

music

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

It is imperative to pass on information to preserve their culture. Indigenous art is centered on ___________________. It is used as a chronical to convey knowledge of the land, events and beliefs of the Aboriginal people.​​​​​​​

story-telling

religion

science

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The use of symbols is an alternate way to writing down stories of cultural significance, teaching survival and use of the land. The ____________________ of the iconography differ depending on the audience. For example, When being told to children it would take on a simpler form highlighting the educational and behavioural aspect.

styles

interpretations

appearance

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Traditionally paintings by Aboriginals were drawn on rock walls, ____________________ articles, as body paint and most significantly drawn in dirt or sand together with songs or stories. Artwork we see today on canvas and board commenced merely 50 years ago.​​​​​​​

informational

ceremonial

military

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Many people believe that dots were used to hide ______________________from outsiders when the Aboriginal people became afraid that they would be able to see and understand their sacred, private knowledge. The dots were used to obscure the secret symbols or iconography underneath.​​​​​​​

private hunting grounds

the Aboriginal people's location

information

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