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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
Australia’s first inhabitants were:
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Australia’s first inhabitants were the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. They are the Indigenous people of Australia. Australia’s Indigenous cultures are the oldest continuing cultures in the world.
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Question 2 of 20
2. Question
Where did Aboriginal people come from?
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Historically, Aboriginal people are from mainland Australia and Tasmania. They have lived here for between 40 000 and 60 000 years.
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Question 3 of 20
3. Question
Where are Torres Strait Islander people from?
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Torres Strait Islanders are from islands to the north of Queensland.
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Question 4 of 20
4. Question
What does the ‘First Fleet’ refer to?
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European settlement started when the first 11 convict ships, which became known as the ‘First Fleet’, arrived from Great Britain on 26 January 1788.
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Question 5 of 20
5. Question
On January 26th, 1788 first 11 ships from Great Britain arrived, carrying what?
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European settlement started when the first 11 convict ships, which became known as the ‘First Fleet’, arrived from Great Britain on 26 January 1788.
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Question 6 of 20
6. Question
Who was Captain Arthur Philip?
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The first governor of the colony of New South Wales was Captain Arthur Phillip. He overcame many problems in the first few years of European settlement.
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Question 7 of 20
7. Question
Where did the Early free settlers come from?
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Early free settlers were from Great Britain and Ireland.This British and Irish heritage has had a major influence on Australia’s history, culture and political institutions.
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Question 8 of 20
8. Question
Which discovery brought people from all over the world to Australia in 1851?
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In 1851, gold was discovered in the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria. People from all around the world came to these colonies to try their luck at making a fortune.
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Question 9 of 20
9. Question
The first large group of migrants not from Europe came from
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In 1851, gold was discovered in the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria. People from all around the world came to these colonies to try their luck at making a fortune. Chinese people arriving at this time were the first large group of migrants not from Europe.
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Question 10 of 20
10. Question
In what year did the colonies unite to form the Commonwealth of Australia?
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In 1901, the colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia.
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Question 11 of 20
11. Question
What was the population of Australia when the colonies united into a federation of states?
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In 1901, the colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia. At that time, Australia’s population was counted at about four million people. This number did not include the Indigenous people.
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Question 12 of 20
12. Question
What is the current population of Australia?
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Today, Australia has a population of about 22 million people.
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Question 13 of 20
13. Question
What fraction of current Australian population was born abroad?
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Today, Australia has a population of about 22 million people. Over one quarter of these people were born overseas.
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Question 14 of 20
14. Question
What is Australia’s capital city?
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Canberra is Australia’s capital city.
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Question 15 of 20
15. Question
What is the capital of New South Wales?
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Sydney is the capital of New South Wales.
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Question 16 of 20
16. Question
What is the capital of Victoria?
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Melbourne is the capital of Victoria.
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Question 17 of 20
17. Question
What is the capital of Queensland?
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Brisbane is the capital of Queensland.
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Question 18 of 20
18. Question
What is the capital of Western Australia?
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Perth is the capital of Western Australia.
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Question 19 of 20
19. Question
What is the capital of South Australia?
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Adelaide is the capital of South Australia.
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Question 20 of 20
20. Question
What is the capital of Tasmania?
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Hobart is the capital of Tasmania.
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