Australian History
How long have Aboriginal Australians been in Australia?
Over 60,000 years.
Who is James Cook?
James Cook claimed the eastern half of Australia for the British Empire in 1770. He named the British colony New South Wales.
February
What is the Stolen Generation?
Aboriginal children taken from their families and forcibly assimilated into British society.
What is an example of a crime that would get people sent to Australia for 7 years?
Stealing food, money, clothes...etc
In which language does "konnichiwa" mean "hello"?
Japanese
Who was sent to Australia in 1770?
By 1788 the British had established a penal colony in Australia. Arthur Phillip and his First Fleet brought over 1400 people to the new colony, 700 of which were convicted criminals.
How many colours are there in a rainbow?
Seven - Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Violet
Who was Bennelong?
He was an aboriginal man that became close friends with Captain Arthur Philip and they learned each others languages.
10 months.
What are the 8 planets in our solar system? Don't include Pluto.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
What is the phrase that was used when Captain James Cook claimed the land was empty when claiming Australia?
Terra Nulius
What is the name of an explorer who came to Australia before Captain Cook?
Abel Tasman, Dirk Hartog, Luis de Torres, Francois Thijssen, Willem Jansz
What does a 'botanist' study?
Plants and fungi