NSW Freedom Rides

In which country did the concept of Freedom Rides originate?

• Australia

• New Zealand

• South Africa

• USA

When did the Australian Freedom Bus Ride occur?

• 1965

• 1966

• 1967

• 1968

Which group organised the Freedom Rides?

• Student Action for Aborigines (SAFA)

• Student Aboriginal Action Front (SAAF)

• Aborigines Protection Board (APB)

• Aboriginal Allied Action Agency (AAAA)

The students came from which university?

• Sydney Uni

• Monash

• Macquarie

• UNSW

Which state of Australia did the Freedom Ride mainly travel through?

• NSW

• QLD

• Tasmania

• Victoria

Which famous Australian travelled in the bus ride?

• Paul Keating

• Cathy Freeman

• Charles Perkins

• Marti Luther King Jr.

In which town did the Freedom Riders draw attention to the fact that Aboriginal Australians were restricted from entering an RSL?

• Moree

• Bowralville

• Walgett

• Dubbo

In which town did the Freedom Riders draw attention to the fact that Aboriginal Australians were restricted from entering a swimming pool?

• Bowralville

• Walgett

• Moree

• Dubbo

What happened to the Freedom Riders during their protests?

• They met with some racism and violence

• They were met with widespread support

• They achieved all of their aims

• People ignored them

What were the results of the Freedom Rides?

• Raised awareness of problems in Aboriginal communities

• Laid the base for the development of Aboriginal towns

• Attracted significant media attention

• All of the above