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part 1: Australia and its people Flashcards

1
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Pledge

A 
From this time forward, under God
I pledge my loyalty to Australia and its people
whose democratic beliefs I share
whose rights and liberties I respect
and whose laws I will uphold and obey
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where are historical Aboriginal people from?

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  • mainland Australia and Tasmania

- Lived here between 40 000 - 60 000 years

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where are the Torres Strait Islanders from?

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From the islands to the north of Queensland. Have distinct cultural identity.

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When did the first fleet arrive and how many convict ships were there?

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26 January 1788

11 convict ships

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where were the convicts transported? what state?

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NEW SOUTH WALES

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Who was the first governor of the colony of New South Wales

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Captain Arthur Phillip

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7
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when was gold discovered?

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1851
discovered in NSW and VIC
large number of Chinese
10 years population of Chinese more than doubled

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When were the colonies united?

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1901

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what were the colonies united under

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colonies united under a federation of states called the COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA

(population = 4 million excluding aboriginals)

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4 reasons people come to Australia

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1) join family members
2) make new life in a young country
3) escape poverty
4) escape war or persecution

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current population

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over 24 million

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What does Australia aim for?

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  • build a cohesive and unified nation
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13
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how many languages spoken in Australia

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over 200 languages

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how many states and territories?

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6 states

2 mainland territories

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Australian Capital City

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Canberra

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NSW cap city?

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Sydney

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Vic

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Melbourne

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Qld

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Brisbane

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WA

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Perth

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SA

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Adelaide

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TAS

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Hobart

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ACT

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Canberra

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NT

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Darwin

24
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About NSW

ICONS

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First colony established
cap cit: Sydney (nations largest city)
national icons; Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House

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about VIC

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  • smallest mainland state
  • Many fine building in Vic were built from wealth created by the gold rush of the 1850’s.
  • Cap city: Brisbane
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Queensland

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  • seconds largest state
  • Torres Strait islands in north
  • tropical rainforests, temperate costal areas, dry inlands
  • Great barrier Reef runs along the eastern coast
  • cap cit: Brisbane
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WA

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largest state

  • east of state = desert
  • south-west = rich agriculture + wine growing
  • 3/4 state pop live in Perth
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SA

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  • rugged coastline + many famous wine regions

- cap cit: Adelaide = examples of fine colonial architecture `

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Tasmania

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  • smallest state
  • separated from mainland by BASS STRAIT
  • unspoilt wilderness landscapes
  • cap cit: Hobart
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ACT

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  • found between Sydney and Melb
  • site of nations cap cit Canberra
  • Parliament house + High Court of Australia
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Northern Territory

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  • has the tropics north
  • red desert soil in south
  • small pop live in Darwin + along main highway between Alice Springs and Darwin
    ( main town near centre of AUS)`
32
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what happens on the eve of Australia Day

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PM announces Australia of the Year award in Canberra

33
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ANZAC DAY

when and why? `

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-25th April each year
- Anzac day named after A.N.Z.A.C
landed in Gallipoli in turkey during WW1 on

25th April 1915

34
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ANZAC stands for

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Australia and New Zealand Army corps

35
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why is ANZAC day celebrated

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remember the sacrifice of all Australian who served and died in wars, conflicts and peace keeping operations
- also honour the courage and commitment of all servicemen and woman

36
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Commonwealth Coat of Arms
represents
( symbol of the commonwealth of Australia)

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national unity

- identifies the authority and property of Australia

37
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what does the shield in the centre represent?

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six states and federation

38
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kangaroo and emu support shield on each side. significance?

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kangaroos = native Australian animals
Emus = native Australian Bird
39
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what is Asutralia’s National Flower

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  • golden wattle
  • frown mainly is south eastern Aus
  • bright green leaves and many golden yellow flowers in spring
40
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Aus National colours

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green and gold

colours of golden wattle

41
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Aus National gem stone

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opal

- aboriginal legend a rainbow touched the earth and created the colours of the opal.

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