Practice Quiz

Question 1

What do we commemorate on Anzac Day?
a. The landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli, Turkey during World War I
b. The arrival of the first free settlers from Great Britain
c. The landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove

Answer 1

a. The landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli, Turkey during World War I

Question 2

What are the colours of the Australian Aboriginal Flag?
a. Black, red and yellow
b. Green, white and black
c. Blue, white and green

Answer 2

a. Black, red and yellow

Question 3

What is the Commonwealth Coat of Arms?
a. The national anthem
b. Australia’s national flower
c. The official symbol of Australia, which identifies Commonwealth property

Answer 3

a. The national anthem

Question 4

What happened in Australia on 1 January 1901?
a. The Australian Constitution was changed by a referendum
b. The separate colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia
c. The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps was formed

Answer 4

b. The separate colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia

Question 5

What is the capital city of Australia?
a. Brisbane
b. Canberra
c. Perth

Answer 5

b. Canberra

Question 6

Which of these is an example of freedom of speech?
a. People can peacefully protest against a government action
b. Men and women are treated equally in a court of law
c. Australians are free to not follow a religion

Answer 6

c. Australians are free to not follow a religion

Question 7

Which of these statements about government in Australia is correct?
a. The government does not allow some religions
b. The government in Australia is secular
c. Religious laws are passed by Parliament

Answer 7

b. The government in Australia is secular

Question 8

Which of these is an example of equality in Australia?
a. Everyone follows the same religion
b. Men and women have equal rights
c. Everyone belongs to the same political party

Answer 8

b. Men and women have equal rights

Question 9

Which of these is a responsibility of Australian citizens aged 18 years or over?
a. To attend local council meetings
b. To vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum
c. To have a current Australian passport

Answer 9

b. To vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum

Question 10

Which of these statements about passports is correct?
a. Australian citizens can apply for an Australian passport
b. Permanent residents can hold an Australian passport
c. Australian citizens need a passport and visa to return to Australia

Answer 10

a. Australian citizens can apply for an Australian passport

Question 11

Which of these statements about voting in Australian elections is correct?
a. People are free and safe to vote for any candidate
b. Voting is by a show of hands
c. People must write their name on their vote

Answer 11

a. People are free and safe to vote for any candidate

Question 12

What is the name of the legal document that sets out the basic rules for the government of Australia?
a. The Australian Federation
b. The Australian Commonwealth
c. The Australian Constitution

Answer 12

c. The Australian Constitution

Question 13

What is a referendum?
a. A vote to change the government
b. A vote to change the Australian Constitution
c. A vote to change the Prime Minister

Answer 13

b. A vote to change the Australian Constitution

Question 14

Which arm of government has the power to interpret and apply laws?
a. Legislative
b. Executive
c. Judicial

Answer 14

c. Judicial

Question 15

Which of these is a role of the Governor-General?
a. The appointment of state premiers
b. Signing all Bills passed by the Australian Parliament into law
c. The appointment of the Head of State

Answer 15

b. Signing all Bills passed by the Australian Parliament into law

Question 16

Which of these statements best demonstrates Australian values about freedom of expression?
a. Everyone can peacefully express their opinions within the law
b. People with different views from me need to keep quiet
c. Only approved topics can be discussed

Answer 16

a. Everyone can peacefully express their opinions within the law

Question 17

Should people in Australia make an effort to learn English?
a. People in Australia should speak whichever language is most commonly spoken in their local neighbourhood
b. There is no expectation to learn any particular language in Australia
c. Yes, English is the national language of Australia and it helps to get an education, a job, and to integrate into the community

Answer 17

c. Yes, English is the national language of Australia and it helps to get an education, a job, and to integrate into the community

Question 18

In Australia, can you encourage violence against a person or group of people if you have been insulted?
a. Yes, if you do not intend to carry out the violence
b. No, it is against Australian values and the law
c. Sometimes, if I feel very offended

Answer 18

b. No, it is against Australian values and the law

Question 19

Should people tolerate one another where they find that they disagree?
a. It is against the law to disagree with one another
b. No, people only need to treat each other with respect if they agree with one another
c. Yes, peaceful disagreement reflects Australian values in relation to mutual respect

Answer 19

c. Yes, peaceful disagreement reflects Australian values in relation to mutual respect

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of contributing to the Australian community?
a. Volunteering or fundraising for a charity is a great opportunity to strengthen our community
b. I should not make any effort to get to know other people
c. People in Australia should not contribute to the community because Australia is a free country

Answer 20

a. Volunteering or fundraising for a charity is a great opportunity to strengthen our community