First Arrivals
The Colonies
National Reconciliation
Significant Australians
Australia Facts
100

Why were the Indigenous Australians irritated by the British?

Because black people think white people have stolen their land.

100

What State of Australia is known as the Swan River Colony?

Western Australia.

100

When did The Apology happen?

It happened in 2008.

100

Who announced The Apology?

The Apology was said by the Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd.

100

What city is the largest in Australia?

Sydney is the largest capital city in Australia.

200

What have the Indigenous Australian have noticed when the convicts have brought on the land.

That they are not leaving like the other explorers.

200

Which is the first Colony?

New South Whales.

200

When did The Referendum happen?

The Referendum occurred in 1967.

200

Is Caroline Chisholm a convict?

Caroline Chisholm is a free settler.

200

How long have the Indigenous Australians existed?

The first Australians (Aboriginal Australians) have existed for 50,000 years!

300

Who's the first person ever to set foot in Australia?

Willem Janszoon in 1606.

300

When is Van Dieman's Land found?

In 1825.

300

What is a Referendum?

A Referendum is about people in Australia voting what should be done and what should be changed.

300

How many children does Mary Wade have?

Mary Wade has 7 children.

300

Who's the first type of people that explored Australia?

The British!

400

When was the first major battle fought by Australia?

The attack on Fromelles on 19 Jully 1916

400

When was South Australia found?

In 1836

400

What's the National Sorry Day about?

It's the day people respect's the Aboriginal and think about history and say sorry to the Stolen Generations.

400

How many sons does Bennelong have, what are their names?

Bennelong has 2 sons, Thomas Walker Coke and Dilboong Bennelong.

400

Who's the author of "My Country"?

Dorothea Mackella

500

What ship is the last ship in the First Fleet to land on Australia? 

Hougoumont.

500

Which State in Australia is the second-largest?

Queensland in 1859.

500

What is the Constitution?

The Constitution is a bit like the law, but much important than the law it has all the stuff citizens and the governments can/can't do. 

500

Does Sir Henry Parkes have sibling/s, what is the name/s? 

Sir Henry Parkes has one sister named Maria Parkes.

500

Why does this land we live in called "Australia"?

The name "Australia" is deceived from Latin "australis", meaning "southern".