Kiska's Easy Federation Quiz

Why was Federation necessary?

• Defence, Tariffs, Transport and Immigration

• Train lines

• Tax

• Swagmen

Why was Canberra chosen as the capital city?

• Because Parliament house was already built in Canberra.
• Sydney and Melbourne both wanted to be the capital so they picked a place in the middle.
• It was closest to the middle of all the States and Territories.
• Because it has lovely weather and is close to the snow.

Who was the Father of Federation

• Malcolm Fraser

• Tom Cruise

• Edmund Barton

• Henry Parkes

Where was the official Federation Ceremony held?

• Government House, Melbourne
• Arawang Primary School
• Parliament House, Canberra
• Centennial Park, Sydney 

How was Federation Celebrated across the country?

• Buntings and Streamers
• Arches
• Parties and Dances
• All of these 

How was the flag picked?

• An old lady knitted it
• People had a vote for it.
• There was a competition which five winners were picked.
• They asked a 14 year old boy to draw it.

Which colony of Australia did not say ‘Yes’ to Federation?

• New South Wales

• Victoria

• Queensland

• Western Australia

Henry Parkes died before he got to see his Federation dream eventuate?

• True

• False