6.8.1 - The Europeans Reach Australia
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What does the term 'terra nullius' mean?
💡 Hint: Think about how this term impacted Indigenous land rights.
Who was the first European to sight Australia?
💡 Hint: Recall the early explorers before Captain Cook.
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Who was the first European to sight Australia?
💡 Hint: Consider the order of explorers arriving in Australia.
True or False: 'Terra nullius' suggested that the land had no owners.
💡 Hint: Think about how this concept impacted Indigenous rights.
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Critically analyze how the arrival of European settlers changed Indigenous governance structures.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the differences in governance between Indigenous systems and European systems.
Evaluate the implications of 'terra nullius' in modern Australia for Indigenous land rights.
💡 Hint: Consider current laws and movements relevant to Indigenous rights.
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