First Peoples & Early History
Who are the First Peoples of Australia?
A. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
B. European settlers
C. Migrants
D. Farmers
A. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
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What does “Federation” mean?
A. Colonies joining to become one country
B. A government department
C. A political party
D. A religious system
A. Colonies joining to become one country
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What is a Welcome to Country?
A. A government speech
B. A ceremony by Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people
C. A school activity
D. A law
B. A ceremony by Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people
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What does democracy mean?
A. Rule by a king
B. Rule by the people
C. Rule by religion
D. Rule by the military
B. Rule by the people
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What is a responsibility of ALL people in Australia?
A. Obey the law
B. Vote in elections
C. Work for government
D. Join a political party
A. Obey the law
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Approximately when did Aboriginal peoples arrive in Australia?
A. 2,000 years ago
B. 65,000–40,000 years ago
C. 10,000 years ago
D. After Federation
B. 65,000–40,000 years ago
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What is the official name of the country after Federation?
A. Republic of Australia
B. Commonwealth of Australia
C. United Colonies
D. British Australia
B. Commonwealth of Australia
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Who can give an Acknowledgement of Country?
A. Only Elders
B. Only politicians
C. Anyone
D. Only teachers
C. Anyone
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How do Australians choose their representatives?
A. By inheritance
B. By voting in elections
C. By religion
D. By wealth
B. By voting in elections
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Who must vote in Australia?
A. All residents
B. Citizens aged 18 and over
C. Only workers
D. Only men
B. Citizens aged 18 and over
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What happened in 1788?
A. Gold was discovered
B. Federation occurred
C. The First Fleet arrived
D. World War II ended
C. The First Fleet arrived
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What is a Constitution?
A. A national song
B. A book of rules for the government
C. A court building
D. A voting system
B. A book of rules for the government
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What is the MAIN difference between Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country?
A. Only Aboriginal people can do Welcome to Country; anyone can do Acknowledgement
B. They are the same
C. Only politicians can do both
D. Only citizens can do both
A. Only Aboriginal people can do Welcome to Country; anyone can do Acknowledgement
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What is the Rule of Law?
A. Only leaders must follow laws
B. Everyone must obey the law
C. Laws are optional
D. Laws apply only to citizens
B. Everyone must obey the law
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What is a referendum?
A. A vote to change the Constitution
B. A national holiday
C. A court case
D. A government meeting
A. A vote to change the Constitution
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Why were convicts sent to Australia?
A. To discover new land
B. To build cities
C. British prisons were overcrowded
D. To find gold
C. British prisons were overcrowded
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Why did many Europeans migrate to Australia after World War II?
A. To vote
B. They lost their homes and wanted a new life
C. To join the army
D. To study English
B. They lost their homes and wanted a new life
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Why is English important in Australia?
A. It replaces other languages
B. It is required by law
C. It helps people take part in work, education, and community life
D. It is only used in schools
C. It helps people take part in work, education, and community life
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Which example shows freedom of speech?
A. Sharing your opinion about government
B. Breaking laws
C. Ignoring others
D. Refusing to vote
A. Sharing your opinion about government
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What is a privilege of Australian citizenship?
A. Free housing
B. Applying for an Australian passport
C. Avoiding taxes
D. Ignoring laws
B. Applying for an Australian passport
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Which statement BEST describes the gold rush?
A. It started Federation
B. Only British people came
C. People came from many countries and the population grew quickly
D. It ended migration
C. People came from many countries and the population grew quickly
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Which statement best explains multicultural Australia today?
A. Everyone speaks the same language
B. Only Europeans live in Australia
C. Migration has stopped
D. People from many cultures live together and build a strong nation
D. People from many cultures live together and build a strong nation
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Which statement is TRUE about languages in Australia?
A. Only English is spoken
B. Other languages are not allowed
C. Many languages are spoken, including over 100 Indigenous languages
D. All migrants must stop using their language
C. Many languages are spoken, including over 100 Indigenous languages
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Which situation BEST shows “living peacefully”?
A. Using violence to change laws
B. Discussing problems without violence
C. Avoiding all disagreements
D. Following only your opinions
B. Discussing problems without violence
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Why is paying tax important?
A. To travel overseas
B. To vote
C. To join the military
D. To support services like healthcare, education, and roads
D. To support services like healthcare, education, and roads
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