Roma Mitchell
What year did Roma Mitchell Secondary College start?
2011
Where did the Industrial Revolution start?
Britain
Who are the indigenous peoples of Australia?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
How many states and territories are there in Australia?
6 states and 2 territories
What is the biggest animal on earth?
Blue whale
How many specialist sports are there at Roma Mitchell?
5
When did the Industrial Revolution occur?
1750-1914
What does terra nullius mean?
Nobodys land
What is the longest river in Australia?
The Murray River
What is the process called where wind and water form landscapes?
erosion
What two programs can you do in senior school?
SACE and IB
What period in history was before the Industrial Revolution?
Middle Ages or Medieval Times
When was Australia invaded/colonised?
January 26, 1788
What is the Aboriginal name for Ayers Rock?
Uluru
What two elements make up water?
Hydrogen and oxygen
What is the name of the principal?
Ms Carellas
What major world event happened after the Industrial Revolution?
World War 1
When was Australia federated? (formed when the colonies joined together)
1901
What is the world's biggest living structure?
The Great Barrier Reef
What scientist came up with the 3 laws of motion?
Isaac Newton
How long are you in school each day?
5 and a half hours
What do the letters in ADAMANT stand for when analysing sources
author, date, audience, message, agenda, nature, techniques
Cameleers came to Australia in the 1800s to help explore the desert areas - what country did the cameleers come from?
Afghanistan
What is Australia's tallest mountain?
Mount Kosciuszko
What animal is the totem for the Kaurna people?
Red Kangaroo