Australia's People - Reading Check

What are Australia's first people known as?

In 1770, a British sea captain named ______ discovered Australia while exploring the South Pacific. Cook claimed the land for Great Britain.

In 1788, eleven ships from Great Britain arrived in Australia, carrying about 700 ________.

• soldiers

• rebels

• convicts

• rabbits

What year did Australia gain its independence from Great Britain?

• 1770

• 1783

• 1901

• 2008

Which of the following is the Australian flag?

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By 1950, which country was Australia's most important trading partner?

• Great Britain

• Japan

• China

• South Korea