Early History & First Peoples
Who are the First Peoples of Australia?
A. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
B. European settlers
C. British soldiers
D. Gold miners
A. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
What happened in 1901?
A. Federation – colonies became one nation
B. First Fleet arrived
C. Gold was discovered
D. ANZAC Day started
A. Federation – colonies became one nation
When is Australia Day celebrated?
A. 25 April
B. 1 January
C. 26 January
D. 3 March
C. 26 January
What does democracy mean?
A. Rule by religion
B. Rule by the people
C. Rule by a king
D. Rule by the army
B. Rule by the people
What is a responsibility of all people in Australia?
A. Obey the law
B. Work for government
C. Travel overseas
D. Vote at any age
A. Obey the law
About how long have Aboriginal peoples lived in Australia?
A. 2,000 years
B. 10,000 years
C. 65,000–40,000 years
D. 500 years
C. 65,000–40,000 years
What is Australia’s national language?
A. No official language
B. English
C. Spanish
D. Aboriginal language
B. English
What does Australia Day celebrate?
A. The arrival of the First Fleet in 1788
B. Federation
C. World War I
D. The gold rush
A. The arrival of the First Fleet in 1788
How do Australians choose their representatives?
A. By voting in elections
B. By inheritance
C. By religion
D. By wealth
A. By voting in elections
Who must vote in Australia?
A. All people living in Australia
B. Citizens aged 18 and over
C. Only men
D. Only workers
B. Citizens aged 18 and over
What happened in 1788?
A. Federation
B. The First Fleet arrived
C. ANZAC Day began
D. Gold rush
B. The First Fleet arrived
What does the yellow circle on the Aboriginal flag represent?
A. Unity
B. The sun
C. Fire
D. Gold
B. The sun
What is announced on Australia Day?
A. Election results
B. Australian of the Year awards
C. New laws
D. Sporting winners
B. Australian of the Year awards
What is the rule of law?
A. Laws only apply in cities
B. Everyone must obey the law
C. Leaders make their own laws
D. Only citizens follow laws
B. Everyone must obey the law
What is a referendum?
A. A government meeting
B. A vote to change the Constitution
C. A national holiday
D. A court case
B. A vote to change the Constitution
Why were convicts sent to Australia?
A. To find gold
B. To start farms
C. British prisons were overcrowded
D. To explore Antarctica
C. British prisons were overcrowded
Who can give an Acknowledgement of Country?
A. Only Elders
B. Only politicians
C. Anyone
D. Only teachers
C. Anyone
What does ANZAC stand for?
A. Australian National Army Corps
B. Australian Navy and Air Corps
C. Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
D. Allied Nations Alliance
C. Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
What does freedom of speech allow?
A. Breaking laws
B. Sharing ideas and opinions
C. Only talking to friends
D. Ignoring others
B. Sharing ideas and opinions
What is a privilege of Australian citizenship?
A. Free housing
B. Ignoring laws
C. Applying for an Australian passport
D. Not paying tax
C. Applying for an Australian passport
What happened during the gold rush in 1851?
A. Australia became a nation
B. Aboriginal people arrived
C. The Constitution was written
D. Many people came and the population grew quickly
D. Many people came and the population grew quickly
What is a Welcome to Country?
A. A classroom activity
B. A ceremony by Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to welcome visitors
C. A government speech
D. A national holiday
B. A ceremony by Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to welcome visitors
What is the main purpose of ANZAC Day?
A. Celebration with parties
B. To remember those who served and died in wars
C. Political speeches
D. To celebrate migration
B. To remember those who served and died in wars
What does “a fair go” mean?
A. Only citizens have rights
B. Everyone has equal opportunity based on effort
C. Everyone gets the same job
D. Only rich people succeed
B. Everyone has equal opportunity based on effort
Why do people pay tax in Australia?
A. To vote
B. To join the army
C. To support services like healthcare, education, and roads
D. To travel overseas
C. To support services like healthcare, education, and roads