The first people of Australia and the Torres Strait Islands

Where did scientists believe the first Australians made their journey from?

• Southeast Asia

• Europe

• Antartica

• North America

What indicates that Aboriginal peoples may have been in Australia since 70,000 years ago?

• Tools found in Victoria

• Written records

• European paintings

• Satellite images

How was our ancient past remembered?

• Through the spoken word

• Via social media

• Through written documents

• Using hieroglyphs

What helps to see the images and hear the voices of ancient Australia?

• Modern technology

• Connecting oral traditions with museum objects

• Ancient manuscripts

• Virtual reality simulations

What is the Dreaming?

• A common belief in a time that explains creation and the nature of the world

• A scientific theory

• A popular myth

• A historical period

How is the Dreaming handed from one generation to the next?

• Through stories, music, dance, and art

• Via email

• Using social media platforms

• Through textbooks

What did the ancestral beings create according to the Dreaming?

• The pyramids

• The first cities

• The internet

• The land and its rivers, lakes, mountains, and all living creatures

What are the 3 main parts of ‘The Dreaming’?

• sky, water, animals
• land, law, people
• dreams, aspirations, goals
• history, culture, tradition