Aboriginal Australians

Where did the Australian aborigines likely come from?

• Africa

• Europe

• North America

• Southeast Asia

What weapon did the Australian aborigines invent that returns if thrown correctly?

• Spear

• Bow and arrow

• Sword

• Boomerang

What is the name of the long wooden musical instrument of the Australian aborigines?

• Flute

• Trumpet

• Violin

• Didgeridoo

What is Dreamtime in Australian Aboriginal culture?

• An art form

• An annual festival

• The time before the world began

• A traditional sport

What connection does Uluru have with the Dreamtime in Aboriginal culture?

• It is a meeting place for tribes

• It is an archaeological excavation site

• It is a sacred place related to the creation of the world

• It is a national park

What is a bunyip in Australian Aboriginal mythology?

• A protective spirit

• A fire god

• A giant bird

• An aquatic monster

What type of art is important for Australian Aboriginal culture?

• Rock and cave painting

• Ceramic painting

• Metal sculpture

• Digital art

What problem did the Australian aborigines face when the Europeans arrived?

• Climate change

• Loss of land and diseases

• Internal conflicts

• Food scarcity

What was the population of Australian aborigines at the beginning of the 20th century compared to before the arrival of Europeans?

• Two-thirds less

• Equal

• Double

• Three times more

Where can Aboriginal rock paintings be seen in northern Australia?

• In caves at Ubirr

• In art galleries

• In museums

• In ancient churches