5 Questions
When was Port Darwin established?
1869
At approximately what time did sea levels allow Australia and New Guinea to form one single landmass?
60,000 years ago
When did Makassan traders begin trading with the indigenous people of the Northern Territory?
18th century
What is a challenge in dating rock art in the Northern Territory?
Difficulty in identifying a linear sequence of art due to reworking and reinterpretation by younger generations
What is the controversy surrounding the archaeological record of the Northern Territory?
"Thermoluminescent dating of sites"
Explore the rich history of Australia's Northern Territory, from the ancient Indigenous settlements to early European encounters and attempts at colonization. Test your knowledge of the region's historical development and key events.
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