1. What did the markings on the possum skin cloak in Bunjilaka represent?

· The rivers and the land of the Yorta Yorta people

1. What is Eureka Tower named after?

· The gold miners’ Eureka Rebellion

1. Who is Burke St named after?

· The explorer Robert O’Hara Burke

1. Why is The Shrine so important?

· A memorial where all the soldiers' names are recorded

Why is there a hole in the roof of the Shrine?

· So the light of the sun shines exactly at 11am on 11th

1. The Yarra River is a brown colour because

· There has always been mud in the water

1. The traditional owners of Melbourne were:

· Aboriginal people of the Kulin Nations

1. ACMI history of film: the first movies were

· Black and white without sound

1. What were the advantages and disadvantages of Ned Kelly’s armour?

· Bullet proof but it had gaps

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1. What did the markings on the possum skin cloak in Bunjilaka represent?
· Country
· A story
· The rivers and the land of the Yorta Yorta people
· Animal tracks
2
1. When was the Shrine opened?
· Nov 11 1934
· Nov 12 1928
· Sept 17 1941
· Nov 16 1920
3
1. What was the name of the famous Victorian race horse in the Museum?
· Flip Flop
· Flash Light
· Black Caviar
· Phar Lap
4
1. After Batman persuaded the Jagajaga Elders to sign his Treaty?
· The Aboriginal people attacked him
· John Batman was cursed
· John Batman ordered the Elders to be locked up
· Aboriginal Elders ordered the forests to be burned
5
1. When did World War 1 start?
· 1910
· 1920
· 1914
· 1918
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1. What is Eureka Tower named after?
· A gold mine
· The gold miners’ Eureka Rebellion
· A gold company
· A battle in World War 1
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1. What did Aboriginal people use for cutting and chopping?
· Sticks
· Metal
1. Sharpened stone tools
· Whale teeth
8
1. What was the name of the aboriginal section of the Melbourne Museum?
· Bunjilaka
· Uluru
· Yorta Yorta
· Jaga Jaga
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1. Who is Burke St named after?
· The Lord Mayor of Melbourne
· A famous businessman
· The Governor of Victoria
· The explorer Robert O’Hara Burke
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1. What famous event happened in the Exhibition Building in Melbourne in 1901?
· Fashion Week
· The Olympic Games opening ceremony
· Declaration of war
· Federation
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1. Why is The Shrine so important?
· It is a place to go and relax
· People go there to stay warm around the Eternal Flame
· A memorial where all the soldiers' names are recorded
· People go there to pray
12
Why is there a hole in the roof of the Shrine?
· So the light of the sun shines exactly at 11am on 11th
· It is a holy place
Light represents any religion
· To let the sunlight in because it is very dark
13
1. What is Federation Square named after?
· Its shape
· One community
· It covers two major public spaces
· The Federation of Australia
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1. Who does this armour belong to?
· John Batman
· Arthur Philip
· Bushranger Ned Kelly
· Captain Cook
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1. The Yarra River is a brown colour because
· There has always been mud in the water
· Animals, fish and seagulls cause pollution
· Sewage goes into the water
· People throw rubbish
16
1. What year was the Olympic Games in Melbourne?
1986
1942
1991
1956
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1. The traditional owners of Melbourne were:
· Aboriginal people of the Kulin Nations
· John Batman and his family
· Captain Arthur Phillip
· Ned Kelly and his gang
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1. ACMI history of film: the first movies were
· Crazy
· 3D
· Black and white without sound
· Loud
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1. What type of guns did the bushrangers use?
· AK47
· Sniper rifle
· Flint lock
· Muskets
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1. What were the advantages and disadvantages of Ned Kelly’s armour?
· Made of bronze but went rusty
· Bullet proof but it had gaps
· Fashionable but heavy
Safe from the police but did not protect the eyes

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