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True or False: Today the lives of Australia's Aboriginal population is slowly improving.
True
True or False: The social and physical welfare of Aborigines is slightly higher than for non-indigenous Australians.
False
By 1868 how many convicts had arrived in Australia from England?
170,000 convicts
True or False: Dutch explorers were the first to colonize Australia.
False
What was the final inhabited continent discovered by the Europeans?
Australia
How many years less do Australia's indigenous people live compared to non-indigenous people?
17 years
What day is celebrated in Australia due to the mistreatment of the Aboriginal population in the past?
Sorry Day
What is the Stolen Generation?
The government removed Aboriginal children from their families and sent them to white families and churches for cultural reprograming
Name 2 ways Australia's government mistreated their indigenous people.
1. Robbed them of their land 2. Their culture was not appreciated 3. They were abused and killed
True or false: the government of Australia has had a poor record when it comes to the treatment of its Aboriginal citizens
True
Define dialect
Regional varieties of a language
What is language so important in understanding Australia's indigenous heritage?
Most of their history is an oral history
How do indigenous communities keep their cultural heritage alive today?
Passing their knowledge, arts, rituals, and performances from one generation to another.
How many clan groups or nations where there in Australia when Europeans arrived?
About 600
What 2 churches claim the most members in Australia?
Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican Church
What did Europeans introduce to Australia in 1788?
Christianity
What is the most common language in Australia for people and businesses?
English
True or False: Australia has no official language.
False
Today how many Australians were born in another country?
20%
After Australia gained its independence they DID NOT allow people to move to Australia from where?
Africa and Asia
After Australia gained its independence they allowed people to move to Australia from where?
United Kingdom and United States
After Chinese immigrants arrived in Australia why didn't Chinese become an important language?
English speakers were too plentiful
What attracted thousands of immigrants from England and Ireland in the mid-19th century?
Gold rush in Southern Australia
How did the English settlers keep the French out of West Australia?
Built new villages and cities as fast as possible