Mabo case

What was the primary legal challenge in the Mabo case?

• The recognition of Indigenous land rights
• The rights of non-Indigenous landholders
• The validity of the Australian Constitution
• The legality of the Native Title Act

Who was the key figure in the Mabo case?

• Paul Keating
• John Howard
• Kevin Rudd
• Eddie Mabo

What does the doctrine of *terra nullius* imply?

• Land that is protected by international law
• Land that is owned by Indigenous peoples
• Land that is uninhabited and available for settlement
• Land that belongs to no one

What was one of the main arguments presented by Eddie Mabo and the Mer Islanders in their case?

• They wanted to sell their land to the government
• They had no historical connection to the land
• They had lived on and cared for their land for thousands of years
• They were seeking financial compensation only

When did the High Court deliver its ruling in the Mabo case?

• March 15, 1991
• June 3, 1992
• January 1, 1990
• December 25, 1995

What was the outcome of the High Court's ruling in *Mabo v. Queensland (No. 2)*?

• It recognized native title and rejected *terra nullius*
• It upheld the doctrine of *terra nullius*
• It mandated compensation for non-Indigenous landholders
• It declared all Indigenous land claims invalid

How did the Mabo decision affect the relationship between Indigenous Australians and non-Indigenous landholders?

• It created a conflict over land ownership
• It established a framework for coexistence of rights
• It eliminated all land rights for non-Indigenous Australians
• It required all land to be returned to Indigenous peoples

What did the Mabo case reveal about the historical treatment of Indigenous peoples in Australia?

• Indigenous peoples were always recognized as landowners
• Indigenous peoples faced historical injustices regarding land rights
• Indigenous peoples had no connection to the land
• Indigenous peoples were adequately compensated for land loss

What significant legislation was enacted in response to the Mabo decision?

• The Indigenous Rights Act
• The Land Acquisition Act
• The Aboriginal Land Rights Act
• The Native Title Act

What framework did the Native Title Act provide for Indigenous Australians?

• A way to claim ownership of all land in Australia
• A process for recognizing and protecting native title rights
• A system for redistributing land to non-Indigenous Australians
• A method for selling land to the government