How did First Nations Australians manage the land?

What was a key method First Nations Australians used to manage the land?

• Large-scale deforestation

• Firestick farming

• Importing crops from other regions

• Using pesticides

How did First Nations Australians ensure sustainability when collecting eggs?

• They took all eggs to maximise food supply

• They left some eggs to hatch for future generations

• They traded eggs with other communities

• They used artificial incubators

Why did First Nations Australians move their camps?

• They were forced to by other communities

• They moved according to climate, marine and insect life, and plant growth

• They preferred to move for entertainment purposes

• They only moved due to natural resources

Which of the following foods was NOT commonly consumed by First Nations Australians?

• Kangaroos

• Possum

• Wheat

• Berries

What was the main crop grown by the Torres Strait Islanders closest to Papua New Guinea

• Wheat

• Taro

• Rice

• Potatoes

How did firestick farming benefit the environment?

• It destroyed forests to create farmland

• It increased the size of open grasslands and promoted plant regrowth

• It caused large uncontrolled wildfires

• It eliminated all animal populations

How many species of marine life did Torres Strait Islander Peoples harvest?

• 100

• 250

• 450

• 600

What was the primary purpose of firebreaks in firestick farming?

• To start large-scale fires

• To contain and control fires

• To prevent people from entering fire-prone areas

• To create farmland

First Nations Australians built permanent houses and never moved.

• True

• False

Fire was an important tool used in daily activities by First Nations Australians

• True

• False