Australian Aboriginal Culture Quiz

Who are the original inhabitants of Australia?

• Maori

• Native Americans

• Inuit

• Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples

What is the Dreamtime?

• A time when everything was created

• A type of food

• A festival

• A type of dance

What instrument is used to remind the Aboriginal people of their traditions?

• Guitar

• Didgeridoo

• Flute

• Piano

What is the Rainbow Serpent associated with?

• The creation of the world

• The end of the world

• A type of dance

• A type of food

What is the most characteristic animal of Australia?

• Kangaroo

• Elephant

• Lion

• Penguin

What is a didgeridoo made from?

• Stone

• Termite-hollowed eucalyptus

• Plastic

• Metal

What is the purpose of the yidacas?

• To cook food

• To build houses

• To hunt animals

• To direct dances and songs

What is the boomerang primarily used for?

• Building

• Cooking

• Hunting

• Fishing

What is the significance of termite hills in Aboriginal culture?

• They are used for building houses

• They are used to make didgeridoos

• They are used for hunting

• They are used for cooking

What is the main role of Aboriginal women in the forest?

• Hunting

• Building houses

• Gathering fruits and roots

• Fishing