Indigenous Stone Tools

How old are the stone tools from the local Ngunnawal community?

• 5,000 years

• 10,000 years

• 15,000 years

• 20,000 years

What were the longer flake materials used for?

• Making fire

• Cutting or scraping kangaroo skin

• Decorative purposes

• Building shelters

Who were mostly responsible for manufacturing the tools?

• Elders

• Children

• Men

• Women

What is the significance of grinding grooves to the Ngunnawal people?

• Economic value

• Spiritual connection

• Aesthetic value

• None of the above

What perspective do Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people often use to speak about history?

• From now backwards

• From then forwards

• Only focusing on the last 100 years

• Ignoring ancient history

What type of stone was predominantly used for tool making?

• Flint

• Quartz

• Basalt

• Sandstone

Which method was primarily used to shape the stone tools?

• Grinding against other rocks

• Using animal bones

• Chipping with other stones

• Heating and cooling

What was the main purpose of the smaller, sharper stone tools?

• Hunting small game

• Preparing food

• Woodworking

• Personal defense

How were stone tools maintained and sharpened over time?

• By using sand and water

• Through repeated use

• By chipping away dull edges

• Applying animal fats