Duplicate of Mabo Background Info quiz

Question 1

Who is the film Mabo directed by?

Accepted Answer

Rachel Perkins

Question 2

Which theme is highlighted by Eddie's encounters with the bartenders?

Accepted Answer

Racial Inequality

Question 3

In 1990, Eddie allows the case to go ahead as one for the community. This case is know as ..?

Accepted Answer

Mabo 2

Question 4

Mabo is the adopted son of...?

Accepted Answer

Benny and Maiga Mabo

Question 5

What genre of film is 'Mabo'?

Accepted Answer

a biopic

Question 6

The theme of Culture can be seen through:

Accepted Answer

Eddie's paintings

Question 7

What does the Eddie's dance symbolise on the railway?

Accepted Answer

He is mourning the depleting connection to his culture, He is mourning his displacement

Question 8

The court case span ten years between..?

Accepted Answer

1982- 1992

Question 9

Eddie Koiki Mabo is a member of which clan?

Accepted Answer

The Piadrem Clan

Question 10

Which is the highest court in Australia?

Accepted Answer

The High Court

Question 11

Why did the British and early European colonist identify the land as being 'terra Nullius'?

Accepted Answer

They did not recognise Aboriginals as having a civilisation.

Question 12

The Meriam deity is called Malo, and is represented by an _____?

Accepted Answer

octopus

Question 13

The theme Love/Family/Relationships can be seen through the following:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 14

In 1992 seven High Court Judges found terra nullius to be ...?

Accepted Answer

based on ignorance, racism and consequently unjust

Question 15

Personal courage, sacrifice, land rights and justice are all examples of ________ in the film.

Accepted Answer

themes

Question 16

The Mabo case argues for the acknowledgement of ________ predating colonialism.

Accepted Answer

native title

Question 17

Mabo takes the Queensland government to court over the ownership of which island?

Accepted Answer

Murray Island (Mer)

Question 18

What does the Eddie's dance symbolise at the start of the film?

Accepted Answer

Eddie's connection to his culture

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