Transportation to Australia

When did the First Fleet arrive in Australia?

• 25th April 1918

• 26th January 1788

• 1st January 1901

• 13th May 1787

Who led the First Fleet in the expedition to Austalia?

• Captain James Cook

• King George III

• Captain Arthur Philip

• Lord Sydney

Where was the original landing site intended to be for the First Fleet?

• Sydney Harbour

• Port Phillip Bay

• Byron Bay

• Botany Bay

What country did the British used to send criminals to before deciding to send them to Australia?

• The United States
• Brazil
• France
• Spain

How many ships were in the First Fleet?

• 7

• 11

• 15

• 9

Which petty crimes could be punished with transportation to Australia?

(Select all that apply)

• Burglary or Housebreaking

• Theft

• Stealing animals

• Military Offences

When did transportation of convicts to Australia end?

• 1868

• 1788

• 1940

• 1615

How many convicts were on the First Fleet?

(Closest answer)

• 100

• 1000

• 1300

• 700