The Early Childhood Educator for Certificate III Lorraine Walker 2nd Edition – Test Bank

The Early Childhood Educator for Certificate III Lorraine Walker 2nd Edition – Test Bank

Chapter 04 Testbank

Student: ___________________________________________________________________________

1. The Torres Strait Islands consist of approximately how many islands?

 A. 5
B. 10
C. 50
D. 100

2. A framework to reduce disadvantage and discrimination in countries with varying histories is the:

 A. United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Australian People
B. United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Non-Indigenous People
C. United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
D. United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People

3. What is a corroboree?

 A. An Aboriginal dance ceremony
B. An Aboriginal spiritual animal
C. An Aboriginal name for a type of plant
D. An Aboriginal ceremonial type of food

4. Which of the following have an impact on Aboriginal health?

 A. The history of European contact
B. Geographical remoteness and feelings of isolation
C. Mental stress
D. All the answers are correct

5. Relationship building is fundamental to culture:

 A. Identity
B. Competence
C. Laws
D. Regulations

6. Formal documentation of an agreement made by a reference group that promotes effective partnerships with Indigenous people is known as an MOU. What does MOU stand for?

 A. Memo of understanding
B. Memorandum of understanding
C. Memo of undertaking
D. Memorandum of undertaking

7. Indigenous religion and spirituality is founded on:

 A. Creation deities
B. Ancestral deities
C. Totemic beings
D. All the answers are correct

8. Which of the following would not be an inclusive resource to promote effective partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?

 A. A picture of an Aboriginal male throwing a boomerang
B. A room name sign using traditional language
C. An outdoor area that echoes the bush
D. A story about an animal deity

9. Which of the following is a helpful resource to ensure effective communication?

 A. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health worker
B. A cultural broker
C. A registered interpreter
D. All the answers are correct

10. Which of the following would be a sign that communication strategies are effective?

 A. A family brings their child to the service on a regular basis
B. A coworker is not cooperative
C. A staff member takes regular sick leave
D. A staff member has an uncaring attitude to her work

11. Some indigenous foods are protected and often only eaten during ceremonies. These foods are called:

 A. Spirits
B. Totems
C. Ancestrals
D. Deities

12. Dreaming creation stories relate to Aboriginal beliefs about the time that Ancestral Beings moved across the land and created life and major geographical features.
True    False

13. When an Aboriginal person agrees in response to a question that they may not understand, it is considered socially polite.
True    False

14. Computer technology and digital media are key communication strategies for all Indigenous cultures.
True    False

15. Due to the unique cultural heritage of Australia, Indigenous and non-Indigenous perspectives should always be considered in educational programs.

True    False