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Hodge Podge
100

What physical feature is located in the center of Australia?

Uluru

100
What were two effects of British colonization on the aboriginal people?

Died from disease

Had land stolen

Had children taken away

Loss of culture and identity

Lower standard of living

100

What type of government can be found in Australia?

Parliamentary democracy

100

Since Australia has a high literacy rate, what is true about its standard of living?

It is also high

100

What trade barriers might a country use if it wants to protect certain domestic businesses, but it still wants to be able trade with other countries?

a tariff or a quota

200

What body of water is located Northeast of Queensland? The Great Barrier Reef is located there. 

Coral Sea

200

What group of people were discriminated against by British and not given rights until 1967?

Aboriginal people

200

Who do citizens elect in Australia?

Legislative body (members of parliament)

200

The Australian government decides increase taxes on certain goods and restrict trade to certain countries. They also pass a law concerning the safety of products.  Would this move the country closer to market or command?

Closer to command

200

What trade barriers completely stop trade?

embargo and blockade

300

What is the name of the large, arid region in Australia where very few people live?

Outback

300

What type of economic system would the aboriginal people have had before colonization?

Traditional 

300

Who is the head of state in Australia?

King Charles

300
If Australia invest in human capital and capital goods what should happen to the GDP?

It will increase.

300

If an Australian travels to the US and wants to buy lunch from a local restaurant, what will they need to do with their Australian dollar?

Currency Exchange

400

Where do most of the people in Australia live?

Southeast coast

400

What was the name given to the children that were taken away from their aboriginal parents by Australian government called?

Stolen Generation

400

What is the title of the head of government in Australia?

Prime Minister

400

What type of economic system is controlled by the government?

Command

400

Coal and iron are two of Australia's main exports. What is another name name for having certain exports for trade?

specialization

500

What is the name of the large desert located in southern part of Western Australia and South Australia?

Great Victoria Desert

500

How does the standard of living for Aboriginal people compare to Nonaboriginal people in Australia?

It is lower

500

Why does Australia have a similar government to the UK?

It was colonized by the British

500

What type of economic system is based on supply and demand, but the government may regulated some aspects of business?

Mixed

500

Coal, iron, sheep, cattle, and wheat are examples of what?

Australia's natural resources

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