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Investigating the Ancient Past
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What is an archaeologist?
a person who removes earth carefully to find buried remains
a person who builds arches
a person who is an expert in archery
a person who studies human history by analysing artefacts
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We study history to investigate...
the ways people, places, ideas and events are connected
how to make informed decisions based on past events
how societies operate and how they are changing over time
traditions and values that have shaped societies over time
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What does an historian do?
Retells myths and legends about the past.
Identifies facts about the past and draws conclusions.
Travels back in time using Dr Who's Tardis.
Looks into the future with a crystal ball.
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What is a primary source?
A spiced liquid that adds flavour to barbecued meats.
A river or stream at beginning at the base of a mountain.
Something that originates from the past, e.g. an old coin.
Something that is a copy of the past, e.g. a photo of a coin
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What ancient culture is connected to this historical site?
The Aztecs
The Aboriginal people
The Inuit people (Eskimos)
The Chinese
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Where is Lake Mungo located?
Northern Territory
NSW
Brazil
Queensland
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History is ....
the study of the physical features of the earth
the study of events that have occurred in the past
the study of numbers, quantities, measurements
the study of the physical and natural world
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What is an artefact?
An object made by human beings, e.g. tools or weapons.
A lake that has dried up.
A fact about art.
A large mountain range.
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Scientists have discovered artefacts of this ancient culture dating back over how many years?
50 000 years
500 years
50 years
1 000 000 years
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Who were Mungo Lady and Mungo Man?
A caveman and cave woman who invented the wheel.
A caveman and cave woman who invented fire.
Another name for Adam and Eve.
The most important human remains ever found in Australia.
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Examples of primary sources are....
film clips, official records, photos
►pottery, furniture, clothing, buildings
diaries, speeches, letters, interviews, autobiographies
textbooks, magazine articles, encyclopedias
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Who were the earliest people at Lake Mungo?
Napoleon (French)
The Paakantji, Ngyiampaa and Mutthi Mutthi people.
Captain James Cook (British)
Maoris (New Zealand)
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When I think of history I feel...
disinterested and unmotivated
curious or interested
happy and excited
confused or worried
