LESSON 2.13 Review 2.13.1
Key knowledge summary Use this dot-point summary to review the content covered in this topic. 2.2 How do we learn about Deep Time in Australia? • Deep Time refers to Earth’s history and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ 65 000-year connection to the land through art, stories and cultural knowledge. • The Dreaming explains creation and connects people, land and ancestors through stories and cultural practices unique to each language group. • Everywhen merges past, present and future in a timeless cycle, shaping life and Country through rituals and traditions. 2.3 What is meant by Country and creation? • Creation stories, like the Dreaming and Tagai, guide cultural practices and connect people to land and sea. • Rock art, such as Wandjina and Bunjil, reflects spiritual beliefs and a deep link to Country. • Ancestral spirits shaped the land, providing lore for harmony and inspiring communities today. 2.4 How has landscape and life changed? • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples adapted to environmental changes, such as rising sea levels, shaping landscapes like Lake Mungo and the Great Barrier Reef. • Dreaming stories connect people to land and nature, reflecting changes and aligning with scientific findings. • Archaeological sites like Barrow Island reveal resourcefulness in changing climates. 2.5 Living with the megafauna • Sahul, the ancient continent, was home to megafauna like Diprotodon, which coexisted with Aboriginal Peoples during the Pleistocene. • Dreaming stories, rock art, and archaeology highlight human adaptation to environmental changes and megafauna. • Rising sea levels and extinction of megafauna led to new practices and enduring connections to Country. 2.6 What is connection to Country and kin? • Kinship systems, including moiety, totems, and skin names, define roles, relationships and spiritual ties to Country. • Totems connect people to land, sea and sky, fostering environmental care and cultural identity. • Ceremonies and shared traditions strengthen kinship and ensure continuity across generations. 2.7 What beliefs and values shaped everyday life? • Ceremonies, like the Welcome to Country and initiations, connect people to the Dreaming, Country and community, sharing spiritual knowledge and responsibilities. • Funerary customs, including the Tiwi burial poles and Torres Strait tombstone openings, honor the deceased while strengthening kinship and cultural ties. • Rituals and ceremonies promote respect, sustain traditions, and ensure the passing of cultural practices across generations. 2.8 How did trade and technology develop in ancient Australia? • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples traded items like stone tools, ochre, and pearl shells for practical and cultural purposes.
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