First Arrivals
Who called the group of islands to which Tahiti belongs?
Captain James Cook
Where was the first colony colonised?
Botanny Bay
Who set Sorry Day?
Kevin Rudd
Who married Clarinda Varney?
Sir Henry Parkes
The biggest eco-system in the world is...
The Great Barrier Reef
Who settled in Australia first?
The British
The first colony in Australia is a _____ colony
Penal colony
What is National Sorry Day?
It's to say sorry for the stolen generation
What is Bennelong known for?
The first indigenous man that traveled to Europe and back
How many people live on the coast? (Answer as percentage)
90%
When did the British discover Australia
January 26, 1788
How many colonies are there?
There are 13 colonies
When is National Sorry Day?
26 May every year
When did John Batman find Melbourne?
1835
What part of Australia has the cleanest air in the world?
Tasmania
Where did the British first settle in Australia?
Botany Bay
How many different types of colonies are there?
There are 9 types of colonies
Where is Sorry Day held?
Whole of Australia
Where did Matthew Flinders and George Bass start their journey?
Gulf of Carpentaria
How many animals are important to Australia? (Answer as percentage)
80%
Why is 26 January 1788 a significant date in Australian history?
The First Fleet landed in Sydney Cove and established the first permanent European settlement
What is the oldest colony?
Puerto Rico
Why was Sorry Day held?
To apologise for taking the children
What is John Batman Known for?
The beloved founder of Melbourne
What was the name of the massive supercontinent that Australia was once part of?
Gondwana