Australia

Which was an effect of British settlement of Australia?

• Aborigines remained in their homelands.
• Many Aborigines became factory workers in order to survive.
• Thousands of Aborigines died of diseases from the Europeans.
• Aborigines were elected to positions in the colonial government.

Which of the following is an important aspect of Aboriginal culture?

• Written language
• Belief in Dreamtime
• Songs written for the piano
• Use of the English language

A large number of the early settlers in Australia were ____________.

• conquistadors
• missionaries
• pilgrims
• prisoners

Which weapon (used for hunting) did the Aborigines invent?

• spear
• boomerang
• cannon
• slingshot

Why did the Australian government restrict immigration after it became independent from Great Britain in 1901?

• It felt the country had enough citizens
• Australia was overcrowded
• There wasn't enough housing for immigrants
• It only wanted immigrants that were of European ancestry

Which country colonized Australia?

• France
• Great Britain
• Portugal
• Germany

Who are the Aborigines?

• The original inhabitants of Australia
• Dutch explorers who discovered Australia
• British prisoners who were sent to Australia
• An ancient civilization in Australia

Australia has a prime minister that is elected through the legislature. This means that Australia has a __________________.

• presidential democracy
• parliamentary democracy
• autocratic democracy
• direct democracy

Why is Australia considered to have a federal system of government?

• There is no central government.
• The central government holds all the power.
• A small group of wealthy landowners holds all the power.
• Power is divided between the central government and several regional authorities.

How does the high literacy rate in Australia enhance the standard of living for its citizens?

• Australia’s high literacy rate contributes to its economic success and promotes a high standard of living.
• The literacy rate has little effect on Australia’s economy, thus it does not affect the standard of living.
• Australia’s high literacy rate is the result of its poor economy.
• The small percentage of people who cannot read are hindering most of Australia’s economic growth.