Vocabulary
Geography
Government
History
Bonus
100
How are tariffs and quotes alike?
They both restrict trade between countries
100
. Australia is known as a continent and what else?
Continent or Island
100
How many states represent the commonwealth of Australia
6 states and 2 territories
100
Who were the indigenous people believed to have migrated from Asia to Australia?
Aborigines
100
What is the desert in southern Australia called?
Great Victory Desert
200
What is the role of the governor-general in Australia
Represents the queen in Australia
200
Which best describes the geography of Australia? a. mostly lakes and rivers b. large tropical zone in the central region c. mountainous with scattered tropical lowlands d. large semi arid, dry region with temperate climate in the southeastern coastal areas
d. large semi arid, dry region with temperate climate in the southeastern coastal areas
200
Who is the "head of state" for Australia, although she does not run the country?
The Queen of England
200
What caused the Aborigines population to decline after European arrival?
War and Disease
200
Why did the British establish penal colonies in Australia?
to alleviate the overcrowded prison conditions in England
300
Australia has an economy that is part market and part command. What is that type economy known as?
Mixed Economy
300
What are two important minerals produced in the mines of Australia?
Bauxite, copper, gold, nickel, uranium
300
Who is the head of the government, elected by the political party with the most members in the Commonwealth Parliament?
the Prime Minister
300
What year did the Aborigines get the right to vote
1960
300
Aborigines spiritual belief based on their concept of creation is known as?
Dreamtime
400
Australia has a form of government in which voters choose representatives to a governing body known as a parliament. What type government is that?
Parliamentary
400
The Southern most state in Australia
Tasmania
400
Australia's parliament is made up of two houses. What are they?
the House of Representatives and the Senate
400
Why do many Australians speak English?
Australia was colonized by the British
400
Where do most people live in Australia?
Sidney/ the Southeast
500
What is an official ban, usually on trade with another country
Embargo
500
What is the sea northeast of Australia?
Coral Sea
500
Who do the citizens vote for in the parliament?
members of the House of Representatives
500
Today what percent of Australia's population is Aborigines?
about 1%
500
What are two geographical features (we studied) that are located in the center of Australia?
Ayres Rock and Alice Spring
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