Colonial Influences on Food Availability

What year was Australia colonised?

• 1770

• 1788

• 1787

• 1780

Which of the following were part of the rations convicts received

• Kangaroo

• Damper

• Dried Peas

• Potato

What dietary disease did the convicts suffer from?

• Diabetes

• Anaemia

• Obesity

• Scurvy

What is the name of the Island that the colony expanded to?

• Hamilton Island

• Kangaroo Island

• Norfolk Island

• Rottnest Island

Where was the first successful farm (Experimental Farm) established in Sydney Cove?

• Paramatta River

• Mona Vale

• Port Jackson

• Randwick

What nutrients were the settlers diets high in?

• Protein, Saturated fat, Carbohydrates

• Carbohydrates, Vitamins, Water

• Minerals, Vitamins, Saturated Fat

• Saturated fat, Minerals, Water

How long did Indigenous Australians live off the land for?

• 50 000 years

• 60 000 years

• 65 000 years

• 70 000 years

Which bush tucker ingredient has 3 times more vitamin C than a mandarin?

• Kakadu Plum

• Kangaroo

• Quandong

• Finger Lime

Which bush tucker (protein) ingredient has less than 2% fat?

• Finger Lime

• Kangaroo

• Fish

• Chestnut

How does the Dreaming assist Indigenous Australians to pass on food practices?

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