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Testing skills on Aboriginal Australia
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1
Which of the following is NOT an Aboriginal language group?
Waripiri
Wiradjuri
Arrente
Arakan
2
In what month is National Reconciliation Week ?
January
May
April
July
3
What is the Boomerang used for?
Digging
Hunting
Fighting
All of these
4
What state has the highest population of Aboriginal people?
NSW
QLD
NT
VIC
5
Who painted this famous scene?
Gabriella Possum
Dorothy Napangardi
Tilau Nangala
Albert Namatjira
6
In 1928, Gwoya Jungarai survived a massacre. What Australian coin does he appear on ?
$1
$2 coin
20 cent
10 cent
7
What do the colours on the Aboriginal flag symbolise?
Black:past Red:present Yellow:future
Black:people Red: spilt blood Yellow: healing
Black: night Red:fire Yellow: family
Black:people Red: earth Yellow: sun
8
Music is made with these when they are struck together, men and women can play them
Didgeridoo
Drum
Clap sticks
Boomerang
9
What is the highest grossing film with David Gulpillil?
Crocodile Dundee
Storm Boy
Rabbit Proof Fence
Mad Max
10
What does the star represent on the Torres Strait Islander Flag?
Traditionally guided by the heavens
The 5 major people groups
The 5 different languages
The position of the islands
11
Who was the first Aboriginal to win an Olympic Gold Medal?
Samantha Riley
Cathy Freeman
Nova Peris- Kneebone
Taliqua Clancy
12
In what month is Mabo Day celebrated?
December
March
June
August
13
Which of the following people is NOT a famous Aboriginal person?
Christine Anu
Vincent Lingiari
Greg Inglis
Zane Tetevano
14
Whose face is on the Australian $50 note?
David Unaipon
Vincent Lingari
Albert Namatjira
Truganini
15
Which of these place names is NOT an Aboriginal word.
Dubbo
Canberra
Geelong
Bendigo
16
Yakka originates from the Yagara language word 'Yaga' which means what?
Work
Tough
Determined
Strength
17
How many Aboriginal people served in World War II?
About 300
About 3,000
Under 100
none
18
Who won the 400m track event in the 27th Olympiad?
Samantha Riley
Patrick Johnson
Nova Peris Kneebone
Cathy Freeman
19
What famous structure sits on Bennelong Point?
Opera House
Taronga Zoo
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Luna Park
20
Who was the first Aboriginal artist to get number 1 in ARIA Chart history?
Christine Anu
Jessica Mauboy
Casey Donovan
Yothu Yindi
21
How do Aboriginal people traditionally navigate the land?
Landmarks
Song lines
Tracker
Rivers and mountains
22
What does Cronulla mean?
Place of pink sea-shells
Footy team
Blue water beach
Place of sharks
23
What does the symbol in the middle of the Torres Strait Islander flag represent?
Spirit protector of the Torres Strait Islands
Traditional head dress and peoples
Traditional fishing hook
Leader of the tribe
24
What is Warren's local Aboriginal people group called?
Wiradjuri
Wailwan
Wongaibon,
Kamialroi
25
What did Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologise for ?
Apology for stealing the native animals
Apology for taking away children
Apology for taking land
Apology for colonisation
26
What is the correct name for the Didgeridoo?
Yidaki
Tallarook
Mallee
Dibagee
27
Which sport did the first ALL Aboriginal sports team play internationally?
Basketball
Rugby Union
Football
Cricket
28
What is a coolamon?
A bed for an Aboriginal baby
A traditional weapon
A cooking utensil
A form of shelter
29
When did the Australian government stop taking children from their parents?
1970s
1930s
1950s
1910s
30
What does NAIDOC mean ?
Native Aboriginal & Islanders Day Of Community
Native Aboriginal Indigenous Demonstration Of Culture
National Aborigines & Islanders Day Observance Committee
National Aboriginal & Islanders Destruction Of Culture
