Civics & Citizenship
You peacefully share your opinion about a government decision. Which democratic freedom are you using?
Freedom of speech
Which medieval worker usually farmed the land: a peasant, a knight or a king?
A peasant
What natural hazard occurs when the ground suddenly shakes because of movement within the Earth?
An earthquake.
What do we call a plan that tracks income and spending so your money doesn’t mysteriously disappear?
A budget.
Ms James:
Which sport is the only sport to be played on the moon?
Golf
In 1971, astronaut Alan Shepard hit two golf balls on the lunar surface during the Apollo 14 mission using a makeshift 6-iron.
A proposed law is introduced into Parliament. What is it called before it becomes an Act?
A Bill
What was the name of the devastating plague that spread through medieval Europe?
The Black Death.
You move from Perth to Melbourne to live. Is this internal or international migration?
Internal migration.
You earn $30 and spend $22. How much could you put towards your savings goal?
$8.
Ms James:
Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
France
Dictatorship
No electricity, no Wi-Fi, no problem! Name the engine powered by heated water that helped drive the Industrial Revolution.
The steam engine.
More people are living in towns and cities rather than rural areas. What is this process called?
Urbanisation.
A celebrity makes a particular cap wildly popular. If supply stays the same, what would usually happen to its price? Explain.
It would tend to rise, because demand has increased while supply is unchanged.
Mrs Loveless:
What is the smallest bone in the human body?
The ear
Your class wants a safer pedestrian crossing near school. Suggest two ways students can participate in democracy before they are old enough to vote.
For example: contact an elected representative; organise a petition; attend a community meeting; join a lawful campaign.
A medieval lord offered land to a knight. What did the knight generally provide in return? Explain the exchange.
Military service and loyalty. Land supported the knight, who served the lord in return.
A person leaves their home because jobs are scarce and moves somewhere with more employment. Identify the push factor and pull factor.
Push: lack of jobs at the origin. Pull: employment opportunities at the destination.
Why does the government collect taxes? Name two things tax revenue helps fund.
To fund public services and activities, such as schools, hospitals, roads, defence or income support.
Mrs Crook:
How many paddlers in a standard dragon boat?
22
A group says freedom of speech means they can threaten anyone they disagree with. Are they correct? Explain how democratic freedom and the law work together.
No. Freedom of speech allows people to express views, but freedoms operate within the law. Threats can harm others and may be unlawful.
What does 'Divine Right' mean?
Chosen from God to rule
Two cities experience earthquakes of similar strength. One suffers much greater damage. Explain two reasons their impacts could differ.
For example: building quality; population density; preparedness; emergency services; resources for response. Two explained reasons required.
A student says, “Australia’s economy is controlled entirely by businesses.” Explain why Australia is called a mixed market economy, using one example.
Both markets and government influence economic activity. For example, businesses sell goods while government funds public services, collects taxes or regulates markets.
Miss Fraser:
What did Mummy Pig (from Peppa Pig), name her latest baby?
Evie Pig