Australian History Quiz

Who were the first people to inhabit Australia?

• Aboriginal Australians

• European Settlers

• Asian Traders

• African Explorers

What is a key characteristic of Aboriginal cultures?

• Uniformity

• Diversity

• Simplicity

• Modernity

What is believed to have been made by the Ancestors in the Dreamtime?

• The entire world

• Only the mountains

• Only the oceans

• Only the forests

What material is a didgeridoo typically made from?

• Metal

• Plastic

• Hollowed-out tree trunk

• Stone

What is the primary function of the didgeridoo in Aboriginal culture?

• Hunting

• Storytelling and ceremonies

• Building

• Cooking

What is another name for a boomerang?

• Kylie

• Dingo

• Woomera

• Didgeridoo

What is the function of the tip of a boomerang?

• To add weight

• To help it return

• To make it colorful

• To attach decorations

What material is the bullroarer typically made from?

• Metal

• Plastic

• Wood or bone

• Glass

What is the cultural significance of the bullroarer?

• It is a modern invention

• It is deeply rooted in cultural traditions

• It is used for entertainment only

• It is a recent discovery

What disease was unintentionally transmitted to the continent, affecting Aboriginal resistance?

• Smallpox

• Malaria

• Influenza

• Cholera