Australian History 1788-1901 Pre-Test

When was the east coast of Australia discovered by English explorer Captain James Cook?

• 1770

• 1788

• 1801

• 1901

Prisoners given “Transportation” to a penal colony as a punishment for a crime are known as:

• Settlers

• Slaves

• Convicts

• Penalists

Free citizens who wanted to seek a better life for themselves in a foreign land such as Australia or America are known as...

• Slaves

• Settlers

• Convicts

• Freemasons

When did the First Fleet arrive in Sydney?

• January 26 1788

• January 1 1901

• July 21st 1770

• December 9 1787

Who led the First Fleet?

• Captain James Cook

• Captain Arthur Phillip

• Captain Lachlan Macquaire

• Captain Malcolm Turnbull

Why did settlers come to Australia?

• There was no choice as they were criminals.

• They were captured and sent to work in Australia as slaves.

• The British government faced a sharp increase in crime, needed to move people overseas.

• In an age of global expansion people wanted to make a better life for themselves in a new land

How did the Industrial Revolution impact Australia?

• Coal was exported to England in the 1800s.

• A young population allowed more children could work in the factories.

• Faster, efficient ships allowed for exploration and travel to distant lands such as Australia.

• Industrialists moved to Australia as it was cleaner than England.

When did the colonies federate to become one country known as Australia?

• 1901

• 1850

• 1788

• 1770

Caption- Painting of the flag being raised FTER the landing of the first fleet. Painting made in 1987 by artist born in 1948.

What type of source is this & why?

• Primary, as it was painted at the time of the event.

• Primary, as it was painted by somebody who witnessed the event.

• Secondary, as it was painted after the event by somebody who did not witness the event.

• Secondary, as the artist painted the event from his memory.

The first Australian farm was created in Parramatta in 1789 by:

• Matthew Flinders

• Arthur Phillip

• George Bass

• James Ruse