Australia CA Review

What was an impact of the British colonization of Australia

• Aboriginals thrived living with the British

• Aboriginal population declined

• Cost of oil increased

• Immigration to Australia wasn't allowed

The Australian Constitution still does not mention the Aboriginal people. What can be assumed?

• Aboriginals are still discriminated against by the government

• Aboriginals have gained many rights

• Many Aboriginals have tremendous generational wealth

What are some of the results of British colonization of Australia?

• Spread of diseases throughout Aboriginal communities

• Decrease in Aboriginal population

• Loss of Aboriginal culture including language

• All of the above

Which state/territory is #1?

• Western Australia

• Northern Territory

• Queensland

• Tasmania

Australian Capital Territory (Canberra) is represented by which number?

• 2

• 4

• 1

• 5

What type of democracy does Australia have?

• Presidential

• Parliamentary

How is the Prime Minister chosen in Australia?

• Citizens directly elect a Prime Minister every 4 years

• Citizens elect members of parliament and that elected parliament chooses a Prime Minister

• Prime Minister is born into the position

True or False: Australian citizens directly vote on a Prime Minister, Monarch, and Governor-General

• True

• False

Ayer's Rock is closest to which Australian city?

• Townsville

• Darwin

• Sydney

• Alice Springs

The Great Victorian Desert runs through which 2 states/territories?

• Western Australia & South Australia

• Northern Territory & Queensland

• New South Wales & Victoria

• Tasmania & Victoria