Year 3 Geography Quiz — Country, Nation & Custodians

What does the word Country mean for Aboriginal Peoples?

• Just the land and soil

• Only the animals and trees

• All land, water, sky, plants, animals, people, stories and Culture

• A country like Australia or China

Who are the Custodians of Country?

• Teachers at school

• Aboriginal Peoples who care for and protect Country

• Farmers who plant crops

• Politicians in government

What is a Nation in Aboriginal culture?

• A country with borders and flags

• A group of people who like the same sport

• A large group of Aboriginal peoples linked by Language and Culture

• A big city like Sydney

Mother’s Country means:

• The place where your mother was born

• The place your family goes on holiday

• A different nation’s land

• The place where your teacher lives

Father’s Country means:

• The land your father comes from

• Any land near a big river

• The place where men go fishing

• A country overseas

Birth Country is:

• The hospital you were born in

• The Country where you were born

• The Country your grandparents lived in

• Any place you visit often

Who are the Traditional Custodians of the land around Auburn, NSW?

• The Gadigal People

• The Dharug People

• The Noongar People

• The Yolŋu People

Why do Aboriginal Peoples say they have obligations to Country?

• To keep Country clean for tourists

• Because Country gives life, so people must care for it

• To follow government rules

• Because it is a law at school

Which of these is an example of caring for Country?

• Littering in rivers

• Cutting down all trees

• Using fire to look after plants and animals

• Building tall skyscrapers

Aboriginal Peoples believe Country is like:

• A machine

• A shopping centre

• A living person

• A game