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Makassan traders and the Yolŋu
Learn how Makassan sailors from Sulawesi traded with Yolŋu people in northern Australia for centuries, and which words Yolŋu languages borrowed from them.
⏱ 19 min❓ 8 questions
What you'll be able to do
- ✔I can explain who the Makassan traders were and why they sailed to northern Australia
- ✔I can recognise Yolŋu words that were borrowed from Makassarese and Malay
- ✔I can explain how borrowed words show contact between peoples and cultures
How this works
- 1Read the short explanations first — they teach you what you need before each question.
- 2Answer each question, then tap Check. A right answer moves you on automatically; if it's wrong, you'll see a friendly explanation of why.
- 3Finish all 3 steps to see your score — sign in and subscribe to unlock the full lesson and save it.
What's inside
8 questions and 1 quick teaching card, including:
- 🔗Match the pairs — Choose the partner that goes with each item.
- 🔘Multiple choice — Tap the answer you think is best, then check it.
👪Grown-up tip: sit alongside younger learners for the first few lessons. Read the questions together and chat about the explanations — that's where the real learning sticks.
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Curriculum: AC9LI10U04