Australia used to be a colony of which nation?
Great Britain (U.K.)
What was something important among the Aborigines before the Europeans arrived?
Religion, Art, Nature, The Dreaming
For trade in Australia, the Pacific Ocean can be considered what?
A Natural Trade Barrier
Australia’s culture is very similar to which countries?
Westernized nations like the UK, Canada, the USA, Germany, and France
Australia’s beautiful beaches are one reason why Australia profits from what industry?
Tourism
James Cook is famous for what?
Claiming Australia for Great Britain
European weapons and diseases had what effect on native populations in Australia?
Wars became deadlier, and many natives died of diseases.
Australia’s economy is best described as what type?
Market
Who holds most of the power in Australia’s government?
The Prime Minister
What Australian natural feature is so large it can be seen from outer space?
The Great Barrier Reef
Australia's economy leans towards being what type?
Market Economy
The largest living organism in the world is what?
The Great Barrier Reef
Australia’s economy encourages people to do what?
Become Entrepreneurs
What event created prosperity for immigrants at the same time it took more land away from the Aborigines?
The Gold Rush
Which group in Australia has the lowest literacy rate?
Aboriginal tribe members living in Australia
What is one political trade barrier that could affect Australia?
Tariff, Quota, or Embargo
Sheila lives in a very populated city. It is most likely she lives in what region of Australia?
Southeast Australia
Why is Australia’s economy considered a market economy?
Most businesses are privately owned, and the government regulates the economy less than it used to.
Australia’s parliamentary system is evidence of the nation’s influence from what country?
Great Britain (UK)
What is the traditional Aboriginal name for Ayers Rock?
Uluru
Native inhabitants of Australia are known as what?
Aborigines
The Aborigines of Australia face what economic problem?
Poverty
Why do people in Australia usually not live in desert regions?
There are harsh climate conditions and lack of access to trade.
Australia is not very fertile so Australians do not produce a lot of agriculture. What does this mean they depend on to survive?
Imports
What are three ways we still see British influence on Australia?
The official language is English, most Australians are Christian, Australia has a Parliamentary Democracy