First Peoples & Early History
Who are the First Peoples of Australia?
A. British settlers
B. European migrants
C. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
D. Gold miners
C. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
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In what year did Australia become a federation?
A. 1788
B. 1851
C. 1901
D. 1967
C. 1901
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How many states are there in Australia?
A. 6
B. 5
C. 8
D. 10
A. 6
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On which date is Australia Day celebrated?
A. 26 January
B. 25 April
C. 1 January
D. 3 October
A. 26 January
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Who can perform a Welcome to Country?
A. Any Australian citizen
B. An Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person
C. A local mayor
D. A school teacher
B. An Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person
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About how long ago did Aboriginal peoples arrive in Australia?
A. About 2,000 years ago
B. Between 65,000 and 40,000 years ago
C. About 10,000 years ago
D. After World War II
B. Between 65,000 and 40,000 years ago
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What is the name of Australia after Federation?
A. The Commonwealth of Australia
B. The United Kingdom of Australia
C. The Australian Republic
D. The Federation of Britain
A. The Commonwealth of Australia
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Which city is Australia’s capital city?
A. Sydney
B. Melbourne
C. Canberra
D. Brisbane
C. Canberra
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What happened on 26 January 1788?
A. Federation
B. The First Fleet arrived
C. The gold rush started
D. World War I began
B. The First Fleet arrived
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Who can give an Acknowledgement of Country?
A. Anyone
B. Only Elders
C. Only government leaders
D. Only teachers
A. Anyone
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Where did Aboriginal peoples originally come from, according to the booklet?
A. Islands between northern Queensland and Papua New Guinea
B. Europe and Asia
C. New Zealand
D. Antarctica
A. Islands between northern Queensland and Papua New Guinea
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What is a constitution?
A. A political party
B. A national song
C. A book of rules for the government
D. A court building
C. A book of rules for the government
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Which is the largest state in Australia by area?
A. Queensland
B. New South Wales
C. Western Australia
D. Victoria
C. Western Australia
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What awards are announced on Australia Day?
A. Olympic medals
B. Military honours
C. Sports Hall of Fame awards
D. Australian of the Year awards
D. Australian of the Year awards
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What is Australia’s first national language?
A. No official language
B. Latin
C. Aboriginal languages
D. English
D. English
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Which of these best shows Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ connection to the land?
A. Farming only
B. Stories, art, and dance
C. Written laws
D. Sports teams
B. Stories, art, and dance
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were officially counted in the population after which event?
A. Federation in 1901
B. World War II
C. The 1967 Referendum
D. Australia Day
C. The 1967 Referendum
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What do the green and gold colours represent in Australia?
A. The army and navy
B. State governments
C. Political parties
D. National sporting colours
D. National sporting colours
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What does ANZAC stand for?
A. Australian National Army Corps
B. Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
C. Australian Navy and Air Corps
D. Allied Nations Army Council
B. Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
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Why is learning English important for migrants in Australia?
A. To stop speaking other languages
B. To pass the citizenship test only
C. To change their culture
D. To take part in work, education, and community life
D. To take part in work, education, and community life
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Why did the British Government send convicts to Australia in 1788?
A. To discover gold
B. Because jails in Britain were overcrowded
C. To start a democracy immediately
D. To create tourism
B. Because jails in Britain were overcrowded
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What is a referendum?
A. A national holiday
B. A court decision
C. A government law
D. A special vote by the people
D. A special vote by the people
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What does the yellow circle on the Aboriginal flag represent?
A. The moon
B. Unity
C. The sun
D. Gold
C. The sun
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Who do we remember on ANZAC Day?
A. Only soldiers from World War II
B. European migrants
C. Australians who served and died in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping missions
D. Australian politicians
C. Australians who served and died in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping missions
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Which statement best describes multicultural Australia today?
A. Everyone has the same background
B. Only Europeans migrate to Australia
C. Australia is diverse and connected to the world
D. People must give up their culture
C. Australia is diverse and connected to the world
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