Revision Quiz - Unit 2 Deep Time

What types of sites do archaeologists gather evidence from?

What is a petroglyph?

What is a skin name used for?

What were some key materials used in the construction of tools and weaponry by ancient Australians?

What geological periods are associated with the deep time history of Australia?

How did First Nations Peoples pass on knowledge about deep time history?

What did older men usually do in return for receiving a gift from a younger man?

What was a common gift given by younger men to older men during kinship ceremonies?

What role did fire play in the land management practices ?

How long have First Nations Australians inhabited Australia?

What caused the separation of New Guinea and Tasmania from Australia?

Which of these was NOT a megafauna species in ancient Sahul?

How did First Nations sustainably manage resources?

What event allowed early First Peoples to migrate to Australia from South-East Asia?

How did the use of stone axes contribute to land management practices among ancient Australians?

Why were gifts exchanged between clans in First Nations Australia?

How do modern archaeologists begin their study of the deep time history of Australia?

Which tool was commonly used as a lever to project spears with greater force?

How did First Nations Australian communities manage their camps in response to changing environmental conditions?

What is the concept of deep time?

How were shields used by ancient Australians?

How did people first arrive in Sahul during the Pleistocene?

What are the three parts of the First Nations kinship system?

What was the land of Sahul made up of?

Which of the following statements accurately describes firestick farming?

What role do the stars play in Torres Strait Islander Peoples' Dreaming stories?

What is the significance of oral tradition in understanding Australia's ancient past?

What common belief is shared among various First Nations communities?

In First Nations communities, what does a moiety divide?

What were some of the main purposes of boomerangs in ancient Australian societies?

How did rising sea levels at the end of the last Ice Age affect the landmass of Australia?

What is a totem?

What are two main reasons scientists believe the megafauna went extinct?

What is the importance of museums in preserving Australia's ancient heritage?

During which geological period did the first Australians likely settle into Australia?

How are totems connected to the environment?