The archaeological record indicates that Aboriginal peoples arrived in Australia during which period?
- Between 10,000 and 5,000 years ago
- Between 65,000 and 40,000 years ago ✓
- Between 3,000 and 1,000 years ago
- Between 500 and 200 years ago
Why this is the answer
Archaeological evidence points to arrival many tens of thousands of years ago, which is why these are the world's oldest continuous cultures.
This question is from: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
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- Historically, Aboriginal people are from which parts of Australia?
- How do Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples express their deep connection with the land?
- Torres Strait Islander people are from islands in which location?
- What do the Aboriginal peoples believe about the creation stories of this land?
- Which statement about Indigenous cultures in Australia is correct?
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