WorksheetsStolen Generations
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What was the main impact of the Stolen Generations on Indigenous communities?
Improved living conditions
Loss of cultural identity and heritage
A great education
Better healthcare access
Which government policy led to the removal of Indigenous children from their families?
The White Australia Policy
Assimilation Policy
Protection Policy
Reconciliation Policy
When did the Australian government formally apologise to the Stolen Generations?
1988
1998
2008
2018
Who was the Prime Minister of Australia when the formal apology to the Stolen Generations was made?
John Howard
Kevin Rudd
Julia Gillard
Tony Abbott
What was one of the main goals of the Assimilation Policy?
To preserve Indigenous cultures
To integrate Indigenous people into white society
To provide financial support to Indigenous families
To promote Indigenous languages
During which period were the majority of Indigenous children removed from their families?
1788-1850
1850-1900
1900-1970
1970-2000
How did the removal of children affect the cultural identity of the Stolen Generations?
It strengthened their cultural practices
It led to a loss of language and traditions
It had no significant impact
It improved their understanding of their heritage
What did governments want to achieve through policies of protection?
To help Indigenous people achieve recognition of their land rights
To help Indigenous people gain citizenship
To control all aspects of Indigenous people’s lives
To encourage all states to give Indigenous people the vote
5. Where were the stolen children taken?
Churches
White families homes
Missions
All of the above
