Exploring Mungo Man and Culture

What is Mungo Man?

• A famous Australian explorer

• An ancient human skeleton discovered in Australia

• A type of Australian plant

• A traditional Indigenous Australian dance

Where was Mungo Man discovered?

• In the Great Barrier Reef

• In the Simpson Desert

• At Lake Mungo in New South Wales

• In the Blue Mountains

Approximately how old is Mungo Man believed to be?

• 500 years old

• 5,000 years old

• 20,000 years old

• 42,000 years old

Why is Mungo Man significant to Australian history?

• He was the first European to settle in Australia

• He provides evidence of early human life in Australia

• He was a famous Indigenous Australian leader

• He discovered gold in Australia

What does the discovery of Mungo Man tell us about Indigenous Australian culture?

• They were primarily hunters

• They had complex burial rituals

• They lived in large cities

• They were nomadic traders

What is one traditional practice of Indigenous Australians?

• Building skyscrapers

• Performing corroborees

• Sailing large ships

• Writing novels

What is a corroboree?

• A type of Indigenous Australian food

• A traditional dance and ceremony

• A tool used for hunting

• A type of Indigenous Australian clothing

How did the discovery of Mungo Man change our understanding of human history?

• It showed humans first lived in Europe

• It provided evidence of early human life in Australia

• It proved humans could fly

• It showed humans lived in Antarctica

What is one way Indigenous Australians have traditionally passed down their history?

• Through written books

• Through oral storytelling

• Through digital media

• Through painting on canvas

What is the significance of Lake Mungo to Indigenous Australians today?

• It is a popular fishing spot

• It is a sacred site with cultural importance

• It is a major city

• It is a mining area