Working with ATSI Test 1. History Survey

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Test 1 History

There are 19 open-ended questions about history. An answer to each question is required. If you do not know the answer do not leave a blank - type in "Don't know". If you were in the ATSI Module on completion of the questions your answers would be emailed to you and you would be able to print a page of sample answers.

1.	How long have aboriginal people lived in Australia?

2.	What are three general observations that can be made about what Aboriginal society was like prior to 1788.

3.	In 1788 what was the Aboriginal population and how many languages were spoken?

4.	What was the legal basis for the British taking possession of Australia? Was it correct at the time?

5.	What was the pattern of initial contact in the 30 years after 1788? Was there conflict?

6.	Colonial takeover of Australian was premised on the assumption that European culture was superior to all others, and that Europeans could define the world in their terms. When did colonisation take place in Australia?

7.	State and Territory laws were put in place to control relations between Aboriginal people and other Australians. Under these laws, protectors, protection boards and native affairs departments segregated and controlled a large part of the Aboriginal population. When was the period of protection?

8.	What powers did the NSW Board have?

9.	During the 1920s Aboriginal people began to lobby for the abolition of the Aborigines Protection Board in favour of a body with an all-Aboriginal membership. Several organisations were formed and were active throughout the 1920s, '30s and '40s. What is the name of one of the organisations and the name of one of the principal lobbyists?