Deep Time History Exam-

What does the Theory of Evolution suggest about living things?

All living things are related and species change over time.

What is relative dating used for?

To determine the relative (approximate) order of past events.

What is the significance of bipedalism in human evolution?

It is one of the earliest defining human traits that evolved over 4 million years ago.

What are two examples of absolute dating techniques?

Radiocarbon dating (C14) and Optically stimulated luminescence.

When did early humans first migrate out of Africa?

Between 2 million and 1.8 million years ago.

What is Birdsell's fast-track model regarding settlement in Australia?

It estimates that within 3000 years, people would have settled to the eastern and southern coasts of Australia.

What characterized the Pleistocene epoch in Australia?

Older than 10,000 BP, with colder climate and lower sea levels.

What does the Holocene epoch represent?

10,000 BP to 1788, characterized by warmer climate and higher sea levels.

What were the dietary practices of the Indigenous peoples of Australia?

They utilized 'fire stick' farming to manage bushland.

How did Aboriginal narratives describe sea level rise?

They recount catastrophic flooding events that transformed familiar landscapes.

What role do Aboriginal Elders play in their communities?

They teach younger people about traditional knowledge and make community decisions.

What is the Dreaming in Indigenous Australian culture?

It explains creation, the nature of the world, and the connections between people and the land.

What is a totem in the context of Aboriginal marriage?

A special species that expresses the connection between people and nature, influencing marital relationships.

What significance does Lake Mungo hold?

It is a World Heritage Site with archaeological evidence of ancient human life and practices.

What is unique about the burial of Mungo I?

It is the oldest known cremation, estimated to be about 25,000 to 40,000 years old.

What are the three categories of the World Heritage List?

Cultural, Natural, and Mixed.

How have Indigenous Protected Areas been established in Australia?

They are managed by traditional owners to maintain cultural integrity and environmental sustainability.

What does kinship in Indigenous Australian communities refer to?

It relates to relationships between people and the land, ensuring individuals know their responsibilities.