Deep Time Australia Lecture Notes Flashcards

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts from the Deep Time Australia lecture notes.

First Arrival in Australia

The period over 65,000 years ago when the first people arrived in Australia.

Reasons for Moving

Movement of early people driven by the search for resources and better environments.

Spreading Out

The process where First Nations Australians dispersed across various Australian environments.

Environmental Adaptation

Adaptation to diverse environments like deserts, rainforests, and coasts by First Nations Australians.

Continuity

The enduring aspects of First Nations cultures, such as connection to the land.

Cultural Change

Alterations in First Nations cultures due to climate, tools, or external contact.

Megafauna

Giant animals that existed in Australia long ago.

Tool Usage

The mastery of early First Nations Australians in utilizing tools for fishing, hunting, and farming.

Fire-stick Farming

Land management technique using controlled burning by First Nations Australians.

Groups or Clans

Social structures of First Nations Australians, which included groups with defined rules.

Traditions and Beliefs

Practices and beliefs that maintained peace and order among First Nations groups.

Artwork Importance

Method used for storytelling, teaching and preserving culture.

Uluru

A sacred place with deep meaning for the Anangu people.