Australian Culture and History

Question 1

Historically, Aboriginal Australians are from the mainland and Tasmania while Torres Strait Islanders are from

Answer 1

The islands to the north of Queensland

Question 2

The “First Fleet” (11 convict ships) arrived from Great Britain on the

Answer 2

26 of January 1788

Question 3

First Governor of the colony of New South Wales

Answer 3

Captain Arthur Phillip

Question 4

In 1815, gold was discovered in the colonies of

Answer 4

New South Wales and Victoria

Question 5

In ___________, the colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia.

Answer 5

1901

Question 6

In 1901, the population of Australia was counted at

Answer 6

Four million people not counting Indigenous Australians

Question 7

Today, Australia has a population of about

Answer 7

24 million people, over a quarter of these people born overseas

Question 8

The Commonwealth of Australia is a federation of ___ states and ___ mainland territories.

Answer 8

6 states, 2 territories.

Question 9

Which is Australia’s Capital City?

Answer 9

Canberra

Question 10

Capital city of New South Wales

Answer 10

Sydney

Question 11

Capital city of Victoria

Answer 11

Melbourne

Question 12

Capital city of Queensland

Answer 12

Brisbane

Question 13

Capital city of Western Australia

Answer 13

Perth

Question 14

Capital city of South Australia

Answer 14

Adelaide

Question 15

Capital city of Tasmania

Answer 15

Hobart

Question 16

Capital city of Australian Capital Territory

Answer 16

Canberra

Question 17

Capital city of Northern Territory

Answer 17

Darwin

Question 18

It is the smallest of the mainland states

Answer 18

Victoria

Question 19

It is the second largest state

Answer 19

Queensland

Question 20

Is is the largest state

Answer 20

Western Australia

Question 21

It is the smallest overall state

Answer 21

Tasmania

Question 22

Parliament House and the High Court of Australia are important national institutions situated in

Answer 22

Canberra

Question 23

The main town near the centre of Australia is

Answer 23

Alice Springs

Question 24

Australia Day is celebrated on the

Answer 24

26 of January

Question 25

ANZAC day is celebrated on the

Answer 25

25 of April

Year (1915)

Question 26

Components of Australian National Flag

Answer 26

Union Jack - British history
The Commonwealth Star - 7 points, 6 for the states, 1 for the territories
The Southern Cross - group of stars seen in the southern sky

Question 27

What is Australia’s national flower?

Answer 27

Golden Wattle

Question 28

Australia’s national colours

Answer 28

Gold and green

Question 29

Australia’s National Anthem

Answer 29

Advance Australia Fair

Question 30

Australia’s system of government is a

Answer 30

Parliamentary democracy .

Only the parliament has the power to make and change laws that govern the country.

Question 31

Rule of law means

Answer 31

All Australians equal under the law, no one above it

Question 32

The Commonwealth of Australian Constitution Act 1900 is the

Answer 32

Legal document that sets out the basic rules for the government of Australia

Question 33

The Australian Constitution was originally passed as part of a

Answer 33

British Act of Parliament in 1900

Question 34

The Australian Constitution established

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The Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, created with the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Also the High Court.

Question 35

Referendums needs double majority which means

Answer 35

The majority of voters in a majority of states and a majority of voters across the nation

Question 36

Legislative power

Answer 36

Parliament - power to make and change laws

Question 37

Executive power

Answer 37

Put laws in practice

Australian Government and Governor-general

Question 38

Judicial power

Answer 38

Interpret and apply law

Courts and judges

Question 39

Australia’s Head of State

Answer 39

Queen of Australia

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Question 40

The Queen does not have a day to day role but does appoint the __________ as her representative. On advice from the Australian Prime Minister.

Answer 40

Governor-General, who acts independently of all political parties.

Question 41

In each state there is a Governor, similar to the Governor-General, that represent the

Answer 41

Queen

Question 42

Australia’s Head of State is the Queen, who acts in accordance to the constitution. Therefore it is a constitutional ____________.

Answer 42

Monarchy