Australia

What is the primary language of Australia?

• English
• German
• Spanish
• Italian

Most Aussies live...

• In cities along the coast
• In the dry interior
• On boats
• In cities on the plateaus

Which outsiders first settled Australia?

• United Kingdom

• France

• China

• United States

Which British sailor claimed Australia and New Zealand?

• Captain Smith
• Captain Cook
• Pirate Cook
• Sailor Bill

Australian was settled as a ________ colony.

• Party
• Prison
• Potato
• Marsupial

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 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 reason most Australians speak English?

• It is illegal to speak any other language.
• The UK settled and brought their language.
• The prime minister requires it.
• Canadians settled and brought their language.

Australia has a high standard of living because ______?

• There is no poverty.
• They are an island nation.
• Almost all of the adults can read and write.
• Few of the adults can read and write.