Australia Quiz

Which of the following was an effect of British settlement in Australia?

• Aborigines remained in their homeland
• Many Aborigines became factory workers in order to survive
• Thousands of Aborigines died of smallpox & other diseases
• Aborigines were elected to representative positions in the colonial government

The largest natural reef of its kind is known as the:

• Arctic Reef
• Great Coral Reef of New Zealand
• The Great Barrier Reef
• The Atoll Zone of the Atlantic

Which branch of government makes laws in Australia?

• Judicial
• Monarch
• Executive
• Legislative

Who has more political power in the Australian government?

• the monarch
• Prime Minister
• Governor General
• High court judge

Which government system gives people the most voice in making the laws?

• Oligarchy
• Autocracy
• Theocracy
• Democracy

Which describes the government of Australia?

• unitary
• confederation
• presidential democracy
• parliamentary democracy

Which natural feature is found in the middle of Australia and is considered sacred?

• Great Victoria Desert
• Andes Mountains
• St. Lawrence River
• Ayers Rock/Uluru

What is required of Australians after they turn 18?

• marriage
• voting
• military service
• running for office

What officials do citizens of Australia vote into office?

• Monarch
• Prime Minister
• Governor-General
• Members of parliament

Which of the following statements explains why most Australians live along the coast particularly the Eastern and Southern coastline?

• The climate in the region is not too hot or cold
• Australains enjoy living near the ocean
• It is near Ayers Rock
• the government tells people to move to this area