Aboriginal People

2. Two words. Method of passing down history and beliefs through spoken stories rather than written records
4. Related to family members from long ago; often used to describe land connections passed through generations
6. The variety of plant and animal life found in an environment
7. Process by which outside groups settle land and take control, often displacing Indigenous peoples
8. A way of life involving movement from place to place to follow resources rather than permanent settlement
11. Careful and responsible management of land and natural resources
13. A community of living things interacting with their physical environment
15. Two words. Shared traditions, beliefs, language, and practices that shape who a group of people are
16. Term used to describe the original inhabitants of a place before outside settlement
17. Aboriginal belief system that explains the creation of the land, life, and spiritual connections to specific places
18. Three words. Geography concept describing how people depend on, adapt to, and modify their surroundings

1. A change in behavior or lifestyle that helps people survive in a specific environment
3. Forced removal of people from their land, often due to settlement or conflict
5. Two words. Places on the land that have spiritual importance and are protected due to cultural beliefs
9. Natural materials people use to meet their needs, such as food, water, and tools
10. Using resources in a way that does not harm the environment for future generations
12. Natural physical features of the Earth’s surface, such as mountains, rivers, or deserts
14. Two words. Areas defined by shared cultural characteristics rather than political boundaries