Australia and Austronesia.pptVIP

Australia and Austronesia 8000 B.C.-1000 B.C. Australia Timeline 8000 B.C.-colonization of most of Australia and New Guinea 6000-4000 B.C.-reorganization of coastal territories. 3000-2000 B.C.-Introduction of domestic dogs, more complex technology. 1000 B.C.-Expansion of trade, invention of outrigger canoes. Map with some early sites Prehistoric culture From 5000 -1000 B.C. there was a gradual increase in temperature and rainfall and the development of more sophisticated technologies. The main items of trade were songs and dances, along with flint, precious stones, shells, seeds, spears, and f