Women's Suffrage
What does suffrage mean?
The right to vote in elections
What was the White Australia Policy?
A set of laws that limited non-European immigration to Australia.
What year did World War 1 start?
1914
What year did the First Fleet arrive in Australia?
1788
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile
Which Australian colony was the first to give women the right to vote?
South Australia
When did the White Australia Policy officially start?
1901
What year did WW1 end?
1918
Who were the Indigenous peoples of Australia living on the land before European settlement?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
What is the 2nd most popular drink in the world?
Tea
In what year did Australian women gain the right to vote in federal elections?
1902
What was the main goal of the White Australia Policy?
To keep Australia mainly populated by white Europeans.
What country is Gallipoli in?
Turkey
Why did Britain originally send convicts to Australia?
To send convicts from overcrowded British prisons and establish a colony
What team does Mr Griggs go for in the AFL?
The Greatest Team of All - Collingwood
Why was women’s suffrage important for Australia?
It gave women a voice in government and helped make laws fairer for everyone
When did Australia begin to officially move away from the White Australia Policy?
1940s
What did Hitler do during WW1?
He was a soldier
When and where was the Australian Gold Rush?
1851
New South Wales – first major discovery near Bathurst
Victoria – especially at Ballarat and Bendigo
How many championships did Michael Jordan win?
6
What event sparked the beginning of WW1?
Archduke Franz Ferdinands assassination
What does the term Federation mean in relation to Australia in 1901?
It means the Australian colonies joined together to form one nation
What was the name of the stray dog from Moscow who became the first living creature to orbit Earth in 1957?
Laika