NAIDOC Week Quiz questions

Which is the most acceptable term to use for a First Nations person from mainland Australia?

• Aboriginal person

• Aborigine

• Indigenous person

• Native Australian

What percentage of the Australian population identifies as Aboriginal?

• About 0.9%

• About 4%

• About 9%

• About 11%

How long have Aboriginal people been living in Australia?

• approx. 40,000 years

• approx 56,000 years

• approx 60,000 years

• approx 80,000 years

When the first European settlers arrived in Australia, they dubbed the land ‘terra nullius’. What is the meaning of the term ‘terra nullius’?

• No man’s land

• Without worry

• Rich and bountiful

• Empty paradise

What does NAIDOC stand for?

• National Aboriginal and Indigenous Day Of Celebration.

• National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee

• National Australian Indigenous Day Of Celebration

• National Aboriginals and Islanders Day Of Converging.

When did Australia vote to include Aboriginal people in the census?

• 1962

• 1967

• 1972

• 1977

Which of these is not a colour present on the Aboriginal flag?

• Black

• Red

• Yellow

• White

What is the Noongar name for Perth?

• Wardandi

• Boorloo

• Birak

• Djiripin

Which Aboriginal man is featured on the $50 note?

• Adam Goodes

• Eddie Mabo

• Vincent Lingiari

• David Unaipon

We are currently in which Noongar season?

• Birak

• Bunuru

• Djeran

• Makuru