Australia (History)

Which of the following correctly describes the effect of European colonization on the languages of the Aboriginal peoples of Australia?

• Native languages have been standardized and given an alphabet.

• Colonizers were able to successfully preserve many native languages.

• Many of the Aboriginal languages are now extinct and few are still widely spoken.

• Most Aboriginal peoples have refused to give up their native languages for English.

Although not the first European country to reach the continent, what country colonized Australia starting in 1788?

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

• England

Why did disease have a disastrous impact on Aboriginal Australians after Europeans traveled to Australia?

• The Australian colonists refused to treat the Aboriginal Australians.

• The Aboriginal Australians did not have any medical knowledge.

• The Aboriginal Australians did not have immunity to European diseases.

• The Australian colonies did not have enough doctors to treat everyone.

Which language was spoken by the first European settlers in Australia?

• Australian

• Chinese

• English

• Dutch

Most of the Irish prisoners sent to Australia by Great Britain were

• Jewish.

• Muslim.

• Catholic

• Anglican.

Which of these statements correctly states the result of English colonization in Australia?

• Because the first colonists were convicts, religion has little importance in Australia.

• Because of the Puritan influence, the Australian constitution guarantees religious freedom.

• Because most English settlers were Christian, the majority of Australians are Christian.

• Because the Church of England funded the first settlements, the majority of Australians are Anglican.

Which fact about religion in Australia can be traced directly back to the original European settlers?

• Religion is not widely practiced today in Australia.

• About two percent of Australians today are Muslim.

• Puritanism is the predominant religion in present-day Australia.

• Most Christians in present-day Australia are Catholic or Anglican.

What impact did the colonization of Australia have on the continent's Aboriginal peoples?

• They were forced to relocate to New Zealand.

• Many died from the diseases brought by the colonists.

• They benefited from trade with the colonists and grew rich.

• Their population grew thanks to the new foods and medicines.

The colonization of Australia by the United Kingdom caused European languages and religions to replace indigenous ones.

• True

• False

Discrimination against Aboriginal peoples has historically limited their access to government services.

• True

• False