WW1
In what year did World War I begin?
1914
Name two different types of biomes.
Forest, desert, tundra, grassland, savanna, or aquatic.
In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin?
Great Britain
What is a tariff?
A tax imposed on imported goods and services.
What is the difference between a criminal offence and a civil wrong?
A criminal offence harms society and is prosecuted by the government, while a civil wrong harms an individual or organisation and is resolved through compensation or court orders.
What year did the Australian colonies federate to become the Commonwealth of Australia?
1901
What was the main trigger for the outbreak of WWI?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
What is globalisation?
Answer: The process by which businesses, cultures, and economies become interconnected on a global scale.
In which century did the Industrial Revolution begin?
18th
What is a free trade agreement?
An agreement between countries to reduce or eliminate tariffs, quotas, and other trade barriers.
In the criminal system, the two opposing parties are the prosecution and the defence. What is it in the Civil system?
Plaintiff and Defence (Defendant)
Which famous Australian town, now known for its historical significance, was a major center of the gold rush in Victoria?
Ballarat
Which countries formed the Triple Entente?
France, Russia, and the United Kingdom.
What is the term for the movement of people from rural to urban areas?
Urbanisation
What invention by James Watt greatly improved the efficiency of machinery in factories?
The steam engine
What term refers to a country's ability to produce a good or service more efficiently than other countries?
Comparative Advantage
What is the Rule of Law?
“Everyone Is Equal In The Eyes Of The Law”
What was the "White Australia Policy" that was introduced after Federation?
A policy that restricted immigration to Australia to people of European descent.
In which modern day country is Gallipoli located?
Turkey
Name an environmental impact of the increased global movement of goods?
Increased carbon emissions, deforestation, or pollution from transportation.
What disease, often spread through contaminated water, caused deadly outbreaks in overcrowded industrial cities?
Cholera
What are the 3 factors of Triple Bottom Line?
It measures social, environmental, and financial impact.
In which court would most minor driving offences be held?
Magistrate's Court
Which year did the First Fleet, carrying the first convicts to Australia, arrive in Botany Bay? Hint: between 1780 and 1791
1788
Name the treaty that ended World War I.
The Treaty of Versailles.
Which biome is known for its high biodiversity and constant rainfall?
Tropical rainforest.
What was the purpose of the Spinning Jenny?
To spin multiple spools of thread simultaneously, increasing textile production.
Which government website provides information about free trade agreements and tariffs for Australian businesses?
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) website.
Australia has a Separation of Powers. What does L.E.J stand for?
Legislative, Executive and Judicial
Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia?
Edmund Barton