Question

Why was it hard for different Aboriginal people to communicate?

Question options:

A. They lived too far away from each other.


B. They spoke over 400 different languages.


C. They shared separate beliefs about communication.


D. They had multiple creation stories.

Answer 1

B. They spoke over 400 different languages.

Step-by-step explanation:

Before European colonization, Australia was inhabited by hundreds of different Aboriginal nations, each with their own language or dialect. In fact, it is estimated that there were over 400 different languages spoken across the continent. This linguistic diversity made communication between different Aboriginal groups difficult, as they often did not share a common language or means of communication. This made trade, diplomacy, and sharing of ideas challenging between different groups.