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Stolen Generations

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the main impact of the Stolen Generations on Indigenous communities?

a)

Improved living conditions

b)

Loss of cultural identity and heritage

c)

A great education

d)

Better healthcare access

2.

Which government policy led to the removal of Indigenous children from their families?

a)

The White Australia Policy

b)

Assimilation Policy

c)

Protection Policy

d)

Reconciliation Policy

3.

When did the Australian government formally apologise to the Stolen Generations?

a)

1988

b)

1998

c)

2008

d)

2018

4.

Who was the Prime Minister of Australia when the formal apology to the Stolen Generations was made?

a)

John Howard

b)

Kevin Rudd

c)

Julia Gillard

d)

Tony Abbott

5.

What was one of the main goals of the Assimilation Policy?

a)

To preserve Indigenous cultures

b)

To integrate Indigenous people into white society

c)

To provide financial support to Indigenous families

d)

To promote Indigenous languages

6.

During which period were the majority of Indigenous children removed from their families?

a)

1788-1850

b)

1850-1900

c)

1900-1970

d)

1970-2000

7.

How did the removal of children affect the cultural identity of the Stolen Generations?

a)

It strengthened their cultural practices

b)

It led to a loss of language and traditions

c)

It had no significant impact

d)

It improved their understanding of their heritage

8.

What did governments want to achieve through policies of protection?

a)

To help Indigenous people achieve recognition of their land rights

b)

To help Indigenous people gain citizenship

c)

To control all aspects of Indigenous people’s lives

d)

To encourage all states to give Indigenous people the vote

9.

5. Where were the stolen children taken?

a)

Churches

b)

White families homes

c)

Missions

d)

All of the above

10.
Assimilation is:
a)
the situation of two cultures co-existing
b)
the process of absorbing into the cultural tradition of the dominant population or group
c)
multiculturalism by another name