What was the result of changes to the Australian Constitution in the 1967referendum?

The Commonwealth was granted power to make laws

What was the significance of the Mabo decision for Aboriginal people?

It recognised prior ownership of the land.

Which phrase best describes the current socioeconomic status of AboriginalAustralians?

Lower than average but improving in some areas

Which of the following is an example of a ‘Closing the Gap’ initiative?

Achieving health equality for Aboriginal people

Which of the following shows the correct chronological order of events?

Gurindji walk off, Mabo decision, Native Title, Wik

In which of the following are ALL of the factors listed indicators of socioeconomicstatus?

Education, home ownership, life expectancy

Which of the following is the main factor contributing to lower life expectancy peoples?

Infant mortality rate and incidence of disease

Which international agreement on discrimination was adopted by the UnitedNations?

The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

How is social justice for Aboriginal people best defined?

principle that favours measures aimed addressing inequities

Which of the following is an example of institutionalised racism?

A policy for excluding Aboriginal children from school

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1
In 1972 the Aboriginal Tent Embassy was established in
Canberra
Melbourne
Sydney
Alice Springs
2
What was the result of changes to the Australian Constitution in the 1967referendum?
The Commonwealth was granted power to make laws
The state governments’ powers to make laws removed.
Given the right to vote and to stand forelection
recognised as the original owners of the land.
3
Which of the following is a right available to Australian citizens?
To enrol their children in public schools
To vote in a Federal election
To access health care
To obtain a driver’s licence
4
What was the significance of the Mabo decision for Aboriginal people?
It provided greater access to health services.
It created equal employment opportunities.
It legislated the right to vote in elections.
It recognised prior ownership of the land.
5
Which of the following is a basic human right according to the UDHR?
Access to home ownership
Access to education
Access to private health care
Access to car ownership
6
Which phrase best describes the current socioeconomic status of AboriginalAustralians?
Equal to non-Aboriginal Australians
Higher than the Australian average
Lower than average but improving in some areas
Better in remote areas than urban areas
7
Which of the following is an example of a ‘Closing the Gap’ initiative?
Gaining land rights for Aboriginal communities
Establishing Local Land Councils
Achieving health equality for Aboriginal people
Improving the political status of Aboriginal people
8
Which of the following is an indicator of socioeconomic status?
Home ownership rates
Participation in sport
Number of children in the family
Involvement in community organisations
9
Which of the following is defined as ‘the legal recognition of ownershipof land and territory’?
Traditional lore
Colonialism
Sovereignty
Terra nullius
10
Which of the following shows the correct chronological order of events?
Mabo decision, Gurindji walk off, Wik, Native Title
Gurindji walk off, Native Title, Wik, Mabo decision
Wik, Native Title, Mabo decision, Gurindji walk off
Gurindji walk off, Mabo decision, Native Title, Wik
11
In which of the following are ALL of the factors listed indicators of socioeconomicstatus?
Education, home ownership, life expectancy
Health, housing, number of children
Employment, health, holiday destination
Economic independence, housing, type of car
12
Which of the following terms best describes the process of addressing disadvantage?
Integration
Assimilation
Selfdetermination
Reconciliation
13
Which of the following is the main factor contributing to lower life expectancy peoples?
Incarceration rates and deaths in custody
Infant mortality rate and incidence of disease
The abuse of drugs and alcohol
Poor access to suitable housing
14
Which international agreement on discrimination was adopted by the UnitedNations?
The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Make Poverty History campaign
Multilateral Environmental Agreements and Poverty
Convention on the Status of Refugees
15
How is social justice for Aboriginal people best defined?
The participation of people in decision making
principle that favours measures aimed addressing inequities
People having equal access to housing
The acknowledgement of prior ownership of land
16
Which of the following is an example of institutionalised racism?
A policy for excluding Aboriginal children from school
A real estate company refusing to rent houses
A football supporter yelling racist abuse during a game
A swimming-pool manager excluding Aboriginal children
17
Which government initiative has been introduced to directlyimprove life expectancy?
Sorry Day
Close the Gap
Harmony Day
Racism – No Way

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