Mabo and the Tent Embassy

When was the Aboriginal Tent Embassy established?

• January 1, 1901

• January 26, 1788

• January 26, 1972

• January 1, 2000

Where was the Tent Embassy located?

• Sydney Opera House

• Uluru

• Parliament House in

  Canberra

• Great Barrier Reef

What was the primary purpose of the Tent Embassy?

• To celebrate Australia

  Day

• To protest against government treatement of indigenous issues

• To promote tourism in Indigenous communities

• To raise funds for Indigenous education

What does the Mabo case refer to?

• A famous Australian

  artist

• A landmark legal battle for Indigenous land rights

• A historical treaty between Indigenous groups and the government

• A sacred Aboriginal site

Who was the lead plaintiff in the Mabo case?

• Eddie Mabo

• David Smith

• John Johnson

• Sarah Brown

What was the significance of the Mabo case's outcome?

• It confirmed the doctrine of "terra nullius."

• It recognised native title and indigenous land rights

• It granted full ownership of Australia to the British Crown

• It established the Australian Parliament

When did the High Court of Australia deliver its decision in the Mabo case?

• 1988

• 1972

• 2001

• 1992

What did the Mabo case overturn?

• The right to vote for Indigenous Australians

• The doctrine of "terra nullius"

• The right to free speech

• The establishment of the Tent Embassy

How did the Tent Embassy and the Mabo case impact Indigenous activism in Australia?

• They had no significant impact on Indigenous activism.

• They led to a decrease in Indigenous political engagement.

• They raised awareness and sparked discussions about Indigenous rights.

• They led to increased discrimination against Indigenous communities.

What is the definition of "civil rights"?

• The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.
• The rights to own property and conduct business.
• The rights to bear arms and self-defense.
• The rights to privacy and confidentiality in personal matters.