From Colony to Independence
Who lived in Australia before British colonisation?
Aboriginal Australians
What type of government does Australia have?
Federal parliamentary democracy
What instrument is important in Indigenous culture?
Didgeridoo
Why do people immigrate to Australia?
To live, work, study, or build a better future
Name one climate problem in Australia.
Bushfires, droughts, or heatwaves
In what year did Britain begin colonising Australia?
1788
Who is the head of government?
Prime Minister
What does “mate” mean in Australia?
Friend
Which continents/regions have many immigrants come from recently?
Europe, Asia, Middle East
What happened during the Black Summer fires?
Homes were destroyed and millions of animals died
What was Australia first used as?
A penal colony
At what age must Australians vote?
18
Name one popular sport in Australia.
Cricket, Rugby, Surfing
What policy restricted non-European immigration?
White Australia Policy
What happens to coral during coral bleaching?
Corals lose their colour and may die
What happened on January 1st, 1901?
Australia became the Commonwealth of Australia
Name one important political issue today.
Climate change, housing, healthcare, education
Name one Australian artist/group.
Sia or AC/DC
Which cities are highly multicultural?
Sydney and Melbourne
How do rising sea levels affect Australia?
Flooding and erosion
Name two effects colonisation had on Indigenous peoples.
Loss of land, rights, lives, suppression of culture
Name the two houses of Parliament.
House of Representatives and Senate
Name two Australian values.
Equality, independence, mateship, diversity
How has immigration helped Australia?
Economy growth and cultural diversity
Name two actions Australia is taking against climate change.
Solar energy, wind power, recycling, reducing pollution