Ancient Heritage Site Lake Mungo

What is the significance of the Mungo Man skeleton in Australian history?

• It is the oldest skeleton found in Europe.

• It helped prove the Aboriginal civilisation as the world’s oldest continuing culture.

• It was the first skeleton found in Australia.

• It was discovered in the 21st century.

What was one of the groundbreaking discoveries made from the examination of Mungo Man's remains?

• They were the first human remains found in Australia.

• They doubled the known length of humans’ presence on the continent.

• They were the first remains to be covered in ochre.

• They were found in the 21st century.

What does the burial of Mungo Man suggest about his status in his community?

• He was a commoner.

• He was a figure of respect.

• He was a warrior.

• He was a child.

What is significant about the ochre found on Mungo Man's body?

• It was the first use of ochre in Australia.

• It was brought from over 200 kilometres away.

• It was used for painting.

• It was found in Europe.

How long has Lake Mungo been dry?

• 5,000 years

• 10,000 years

• 15,000 years

• 20,000 years

What is one of the ethical issues mentioned in the context of Lake Mungo excavations?

• The remains were sold to museums.

• The remains were studied without input from traditional owners.

• The remains were destroyed.

• The remains were never studied.

What is a Heritage Site?

• A place where only animals live

• A special place important for its history, culture, or nature

• A modern city

• A place with no historical significance

What are burial cultural practices?

• Ways to build houses

• Different ways to bury or honour the dead

• Methods of cooking food

• Techniques for farming

What evidence of early societies was found at Lake Mungo?

• Evidence of farming

• Evidence of funeral practices

• Evidence of modern technology

• Evidence of European settlement

What is one of the richest fossil footprint sites ever found?

• Lake Eyre

• Lake Mungo

• Lake Victoria

• Lake Macquarie