Australia Unit quiz

Australia was settled as a ________ colony.

• Agricultural

• Penal/Prison

• Exploration

• British

What is the primary language of Australia?

• English
• German
• Spanish
• Italian

Most Aussies live...

• In cities along the coast/southeastern coast

• In the dry interior/outback

• Ayers rock/Uluru

• In cities on the plateaus

Which British sailor claimed Australia and New Zealand?

• Captain John Smith

• Captain James Cook

• Captain Hook

• Captain John Cook

Why do people have to exchange currency?

• To help banks increase their fees
• To transport goods from one country to another
• To do business with people from other countries
• To make sure that buyers and sellers are treated fairly in ONE country

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