Which of the following best describes Aboriginal society in Australia before the arrival of Europeans in 1788 C.E.?

Question

A. Small groups of gatherers and hunters attacked other groups whenever they came into contact.
B. Agricultural villagers lived in close contact with gatherers and hunters.
C. Groups of gatherers and hunters frequently exchanged ritual items, useful materials, and drugs.
D. People lived in isolated communities of gatherers and hunters who rarely came into contact with one another.

Answer 1

The best description of Aboriginal society in Australia before the arrival of Europeans in 1788 C.E. is:

C. Groups of gatherers and hunters frequently exchanged ritual items, useful materials, and drugs.

This option reflects the social organization and interactions among Aboriginal groups, which involved trade and exchange networks despite their generally nomadic lifestyle. They often shared ceremonial practices and materials, reinforcing social ties between different groups.