Indigenous Australians (Aboriginal)

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Indigenous Australian (Aboriginal) Culture Australian Aboriginal culture varies throughout the continent and people

from different regions have different Ancestral Beings, different

tools, weapons, basketry and different art styles. Since the arrival of

Macassan (Indonesian) on northern Australian shores after 1700 AD, and

later European colonisation in 1788, Aboriginal culture has evolved and

changed further.

Indigenous Australians (Aboriginal) Culture and Beliefs

Aboriginal Australian Culture

Aboriginal Religion

Aboriginal religion, like many other religions, is characterised by

having a god or gods who created people and the surrounding environment

during a particular creation period at the beginning of time.

Aboriginal

people are very religious and spiritual, but rather than praying to a

single god they cannot see, each group generally believes in a number of

different deities, whose image is often depicted in some tangible,

recognisable form. This form may be that of a particular landscape

feature, an image in a rock art shelter, or in a plant or animal form.

Aboriginal Definitions The Mind Map above gives an quick overview of the main characteristics of Aboriginal Cuture.

The Flashcard deck below will help you understand the cultural differences more in-depth with some key definitions.

Indigenous Australians (Aboriginal) Culture Quiz

Aboriginal Culture Quiz Once you have studied the core characteristics of thee Aboriginal or Indigenous Australians, test your knowledge with the quiz below to see if you really understand the cultural nuances and differences. Click the correct answer then "Next" to begin: