Yirrkala Bark Petitions

When were the Yirrkala Bark Petitions presented to the Australian Parliament?

• 1952

• 1963

• 1976

• 1985

What did the Yirrkala Bark Petitions protest?

• Missionary interference

• The establishment of a new town

• Land being taken for bauxite mining without consultation

• Forced removal of children

Who are the Yolngu people?

• Torres Strait Islanders

• A European mining company

• A religious missionary group

• Aboriginal people from central and eastern Arnhem Land

What made the Yirrkala petitions unique in Australian history?

• They were signed by Europeans and Aboriginal people together

• They included photographs

• They combined traditional Aboriginal bark painting with formal legal text

• They were delivered by helicopter

What material framed the Yirrkala petitions?

• Canvas

• Metal

• Bark with ochre paintings

• Woven grass

What metal is primarily extracted from bauxite?

• Iron

• Gold

• Aluminium

• Copper

Which Prime Minister announced the approval for bauxite mining in 1963?

• Gough Whitlam

• Robert Menzies

What was the purpose of the Arnhem Land Reserve created in 1931?

• To build schools

• To preserve land for Aboriginal hunting and lifestyle

• To develop tourism

• To establish a military base

How many people originally signed the first bark petition?

• 8

• 12

• 20

• 31

What language was used alongside English in the petition text?

• Tiwi

• Pitjantjatjara

• Gumatj

• Noongar