Context Quiz - 'Corroboree'

What is considered the foundation of Aboriginal culture and community?

• The Dreaming

• Connection to land

• Aboriginal Spirituality

• Ancestral beings

The Dreaming refers to:

• A time when Aboriginal people sleep

• The 'Spirit World' that accompanies the physical world

• Ancient stories passed down through generations

• A place where only elders can visit

How do Aboriginal people view their relationship with the land?

• They believe in taking as much as possible from the land

• They see no connection between themselves and the land

• They view the land as something to be conquered

• They aim for balance and only take what they need

What is a corroboree?

• A type of Australian plant

• A ceremonial meeting of Australian Aboriginal peoples

• A traditional Aboriginal weapon

• An Australian marsupial

Which of the following best describes a didgeridoo?

• A percussion instrument made of animal skin

• A stringed instrument similar to a guitar

• A wind instrument made from a hollowed-out tree trunk

• A type of Aboriginal dance

How do many Aboriginal people seek peace when feeling overwhelmed?

• By staying indoors

• By going to Country or finding a peaceful natural setting

• By isolating themselves from others

• By visiting urban areas

What role do Ancestors play in Aboriginal spirituality?

• They are believed to watch over people throughout their lives

• They only appear in dreams

• They have no role in daily life

• They communicate only with elders

How might Aboriginal people honour Creator Spirits and other beings?

• Only through formal ceremonies

• By building temples

• Through prayer or by interpreting changes in their surroundings

• By avoiding any mention of them

What form does the Creator Spirit Bunjil take?

• A kangaroo

• A Wedge-Tail Eagle

• A snake

• A dingo

Which word best describes something that is eerie?

• Exciting

• Comforting

• Unsettling

• Ordinary