Discovering Australia
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- Q1Which city is the capital of Australia?AdelaideSydneyMelbourneCanberra30s
- Q2What is the largest state/territory by land area in Australia?New South WalesVictoriaQueenslandWestern Australia30s
- Q3Which Australian state is famous for its Great Barrier Reef?South AustraliaNew South WalesQueenslandNorthern Territory30s
- Q4Who were the Indigenous inhabitants of Australia?Native American peopleInuit peopleAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoplesMaori people30s
- Q5As of 2021, what percentage is the population of Aboriginal people in Australia?Approximately 3.8%Approximately 8.3%Approximately 4.8%Approximately 8.4%30s
- Q6What is the significance of Uluru in Aboriginal culture?A former trading hubA geological phenomenonA sacred site and spiritual landmarkA place to party30s
- Q7What is the official form of government in Australia?DictatorshipConstitutional monarchyAbsolute monarchyParliamentary republic30s
- Q8Who is the head of government in Australia?Prime Minister Anthony AlbanesePresident Anthony AlbanesePrime Minister Charles IIIKing Charles III30s
- Q9What is the Stolen Generations in Australian history?A treaty between Indigenous and non-Indigenous AustraliansThe establishment of reservation areas for Indigenous AustraliansA time of reconciliation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal AustraliansThe forced removal of Indigenous Australian children from their families30s
- Q10What is one consequence of the unfair treatment of Aboriginal people in Australia?Recognition of Aboriginal culture and history.Health disparities and shorter life expectancy compared to non-Aboriginal population.Increased political representation.Equal access to resources and opportunities.30s
- Q11What was the MAIN recommendation of the 'Bringing Them Home' report?Apology to the Stolen GenerationsReparation payments to individualsBuilding more Indigenous cultural centersIncreased funding for education30s
- Q12Who designed the Aboriginal Australian flag?Harold ThomasBernard NamokAnnie DorringtonEddie Mabo30s
- Q13What does the black color represent on the Aboriginal Australian flag?The Aboriginal peopleThe sunThe landThe ocean30s
- Q14Who were the first inhabitants of Australia?Indigenous AustraliansEuropean settlersAfrican tribesAsian migrants30s
- Q15What do the five points on the Torres Strait Island flag represent?The national parks in the Torres StraitThe five major island groups in the Torres StraitThe traditional foods of the Torres StraitThe five seasons in the Torres Strait30s