3.2.1

What term is used by Indigenous peoples to describe the lands, waterways, and seas to which they are connected, encompassing complex ideas about law, place, custom, language, spiritual belief, cultural practice, family, and identity?

• Kinship

• Custodianship

• Sovereignty

• Country

What does the term "Kinship" refer to in the context of Indigenous peoples?

• A treaty between two nations

• The full right and power to govern

• An indigenous person's relationship and responsibilities to other people, their Country, and to natural resources

• The care for outdoor environments

Which term describes a state or governing body that has full right and power to govern itself without any interference from outside sources or bodies?

• Country

• Kinship

• Custodianship

• Sovereignty

In the context of Indigenous peoples' care for outdoor environments in Australia, what does "Custodianship" relate to?

• A treaty of surrender and defeat

• The relationship and responsibilities to other people

• The nurturing and management of natural resources for tens of thousands of years

• The full right and power to govern

What is the primary function of kinship in Indigenous cultures as described in the text?

• To provide educational resources

• To govern relationships and responsibilities within communities

• To organize sporting events

• To promote individualism

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a principle on which Indigenous kinship systems are based?

• Reciprocal relationships

• Respect

• Individual success

• Responsibilities

How do kinship systems vary among Indigenous groups in Australia?

• They do not vary; all groups follow the same system

• They are based on economic status

• They vary but share common principles and functions

• They are determined by geographical boundaries

What have Indigenous peoples of Australia nurtured and managed for tens of thousands of years?

• Forests and rivers

• Natural resources

• Urban areas

• Manufactured goods

What is emphasized as a value in the cultural connections of Indigenous peoples to Country?

• Economic prosperity

• Technological advancements

• Respect for all creatures

• Political power

What is beginning to happen in contemporary Australian culture regarding Indigenous peoples?

• Decrease in population

• Loss of traditional languages

• Recognition of their rights as land custodians

• Expansion of urban development