History Revision

The concept of deep time refers to:

• The age of human civilization

• The study of the deep ocean

• The length of a dinosaur’s lifespan

• The immense timescale of Earth’s history

The most commonly used routes to travel around Sahul were called

Archaeological sites are located near the coast because...

• People would have had easy access to food, water and shelter in these areas.

• People liked living there.

• People hadn't travelled anywhere else yet.

• It is just a coincidence.

Where are the majority of archaeological sites located?

• in the centre of Sahul

• on the coasts of Sahul

• all over Sahul

• There are no archaeological sites.

Which of these is not a reason people travelled on migration superhighways?

• They were the most scenic routes

• Access to freshwater

• The topography of the land - superhighways were easier to traverse (travel)

• They were routes that people could travel on foot

Which of these statements about secondary routes is incorrect?

• People travelled on secondary routes.

• Secondary routes were more difficult routes to traverse.

• Secondary routes were faster than super-highway routes.

• Secondary routes were important for connecting places.

What is the purpose of Dreamtime Stories?

• To entertain children with fairy tales

• To explain the creation of the world and natural features

• To record historical events and dates

• To provide instructions for daily tasks

What words do you think of when you think about 'Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander beliefs about the afterlife'?

What is the most interesting thing you can remember from History so far?

What is something you find confusing still?