Australia History

What was the first European country to visit Australia (but they were scared away by the Aborigines)?

• British

• Germans

Which weapon (used for hunting) did the Aborigines invent?

• Atlatl

• Boomerang

• Cannon

A large number of the early settlers in Australia were ________ .

• Prisoners

• Pilgrims

• Conquistadors

Which of the following is an important aspect of Aboriginal culture?

• Belief in Dreamtime

• Written Language

• Use of the English Language

Which country colonized Australia?

• France

• United Kingdom

• Germany

Who are the Aborigines?

• The original in habitants of Australia

• Dutch explorers who discovered Australia

• British prisoners who were sent to Australia

What impact did European Colonization have on the indigenous peoples of Australia?

• Many indigenous people died from European diseases.

• Many indigenous people gained large amounts of lands.

• Most indigenous people quickly adopted European customs

The first people to arrive on Australia around 40,000 years ago are known as

• the Aborigines

• the Indigenous people

• Melanesians

• Micronesians

Which statement describes the early relationship between British colonists and Australian Aborigines?

• armed conflicts from the very beginning

• invitations to turn aboriginal lands into ranches

• friendly at first, then hostile as the British sought more land

• aboriginal diseases became an issue for colonists

Which flag represents Australia?

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