Australia #1

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What does the term "contiguous" refer to in the context of the United States?

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Bordering states, not including Hawaii and Alaska

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Who were the first people to settle in Australia?

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Aborigines

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Approximately how many years ago was Australia originally settled? Options: 10,000 years ago, 20,000 years ago, 45,000 years ago, 60,000 years ago

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45,000 years ago

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Who discovered Australia after it was originally settled?

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James Cook

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In what year did the British land their first ships in Australia to colonize?

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1788

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What does the term "colonize" mean in the context of British actions in Australia?

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Sending people to a new area to set up cities

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What type of colony did the British establish in Australia?

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Penal colony

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What is a penal colony?

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A prison camp far away from the general population.

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Which river is located farther north in Australia? Options: Murray River, Darling River, Swan Hill River, Murrumbidgee River

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Darling River

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What is the longest river in Australia?

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Murray River