Aus Citizenship Test Flashcards
Where are Torres Strait Islander peoples from?
North Queensland and Papua New Guinea
Who were the first inhabitants of Australia?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
What date was European settlement?
26th January 1788
Which countries were the early settlers from?
Great Britain and Ireland
What year did the gold rush start?
1851
what year did the commonwealth of Australia begin?
1901
what is Australia’s national language?
English
how many states?
Six
how many territories?
Two - ACT and NT
what is Australia day?
It is the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet from Great Britain in 1788.
what is Anzac day?
Anzac Day is commemorated on 25 April each year. Anzac Day is named after the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, which landed at Gallipoli in Türkiye during World War I on 25 April 1915.
what are the elements of the Australian flag?
Union Jack, commonwealth star and the southern cross
what are the elements of the Aboriginal flag?
black represents people, red is earth and yellow is the sun
what is the official symbol of Australia?
commonwealth coat of arms
What is Australia’s national flower?
Golden Wattle
What are Aus’ national colours?
Green and Yellow
What is Aus’ national gemstone?
Opal
What are the democratic beliefs?
Parliamentary Democracy, Rule of law, Living Peacefully, Respect for all individuals regardless of background
What are its freedoms?
Speech, expression, association and religion
How can I have my say?
Through voting, raising issues with elected representative,
what is the constitution?
is the legal document that sets out the basic rules for the government of Australia. federation 1st Jan 1901
how is the power of government controlled?
legislative, executive and juidical
who is the head of state?
King Charles III
what does the governor-general do?
signs bills, ceremonial duties, starts process of federal election
