Exploring Indigenous Cuisene in History

What was the primary diet of Aboriginal Australians for about 50,000 years?

• High in sugars

• High in fats

• High in carbohydrates

• High in protein and fibre

Which of the following animals was NOT mentioned as part of the Aboriginal diet?

• Kangaroo

• Crocodile

• Magpie

• Elephant

What does the Aboriginal word 'Parramatta' mean?

• Desert oasis

• Kangaroo land

• Mountain peak

• Eel waters

Which food item is associated with the alpine regions of Victoria and New South Wales?

• Honey ants

• Bogong moths

• Witchetty grubs

• Bush tomatoes

What is the significance of the grinding stones discovered at Cutty Springs?

• They were used for making pottery

• They were used for hunting

• They may be the earliest evidence of bread-making

• They are the oldest known tools in Australia

What was the staple food of the British diet that settlers tried to farm in Australia?

• Rice

• Potatoes

• Wheat

• Corn

Which of the following was NOT part of the British settlers' basic diet?

• Fresh fruits

• Oatmeal

• Salted meat

• Flour

What is 'bush bread'?

• A type of Australian dessert

• A popular bread Indigenous Australians made

• A traditional Aboriginal dish

• A type of Australian cheese

Which of the following nuts is native to Australia and was traditionally used by Indigenous Australians?

• Almond

• Cashew
  

• Macadamia

• Pistachio

What was a challenge faced by the first British settlers in Australia regarding food?

• Harsh soil and weather conditions

• Overpopulation

• Lack of water

• Too many native animals