Colonial history
In which year did Australia become the Commonwealth of Australia (One Nation)?
1901
They are Aboriginal stories which pass on important knowledge, cultural values and belief systems to later generations.
Dreamtime Stories
A girl or a boy?
If the person who picked this question was a girl, all girls add 100 points to their score.
If the person who picked this question was a boy, all boys add 100 points to their score.
Who is the Prime Minister of Australia?
Anthony Albanese
Name the three levels of government of Australia.
Federal
State/Territory
Local
What is the major religion of Australia?
Christianity
The Noongar language is spoken by the Noongar people of the south-western region of Western Australia.
These are examples of Noongar words: kaya = hello,
wanju = see you tomorrow. Is this true or false?
FALSE.
kaya = hello
wanju = welcome
What are the six Australian states/territories?
New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania
Type of government that provides freedom, equality and fairness?
Democracy
In which year did Captain Arthur Philip disembarked in Sydney Cove along with 1100 convicts, crew and marines.
1788
What is NAIDOC week?
Is the first week of July and it celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal people. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories.
Name ONE of the six Noongar seasons.
Birak, Bunuru, Djeran, Makuru, Djilba and Kambarang.
What is the capital of Australia?
Camberra
She was the first woman to be elected for parliament in Western Australia. She showed very creative problem-solving skills when deciding to place a pair of boots at the door of the male-toilets to let the male members of parliament know she was there. Her name starts with 'E'.
Edith Cowan
What is the difference between immigrant and emigrant?
Immigrant - in relation to the country a person is moving to.
Emigrant - in relation to the country a person is leaving behind or moving from.
This is the easiest constellation to spot in Southern Hemisphere skies. It consists of four relatively bright stars close to each other. It is significant for Aboriginal people as a navigational tool, helping them find directions and their way across the vast Australian landscape.
The Southern Cross
What was the number of languages spoken by the indigenous population before the European settlement.
250 languages
Who would you choose?
Steal 200 from another player!
Wrong one!
Everyone loses 500 points!
Which Australian colony began as a "free settlement" and remained that way?
South Australia
What is a penal colony?
A settlement /colony made up of mainly convicts.
Name the ships from the First Fleet.
1. HMS Sirius 2.HMS Supply 3. Alexander
4. Charlotte 5. Friendship 6. Lady Penrhyn
7. Prince of Wales 8. Scarborough 9. Fishburn
10. Borrowdale 11. Golden Grove (storeship)
Which type of government looks after the rubbish collection days?
Local government