History of Austrlia

Who were the first to sail to Australia in 1606?

• The Dutch

• The Germans

• The British

• The French

In 1770, he sailed around Australia and renamed it "New South Wales".

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• James Cook

• Ponce de Leon

In 1788, British __________ settled in Australia.

• settlers

• prisoners

• slaves

• royalty

In 1861, the British government created __________ for the colonies.

• houses

• farms

• jobs

• boundaries

The British continued to transport ___________ to Australia until 1868.

• settlers

• prisoners

• slaves

• royalty

In 1901, the British __________ is established.

• commonwealth

• constitution

• House of Lords

• kingship

In 1927, Canberra became the capital of Australia.

• True

• False

In 1967, the Australian government began to pass legislation to help the ______________.

• slaves

• farmers

• Aborigines

• prisoners

In 1986, the ________ severs all legal ties with the British Empire.

• Loyalty Act

• Australia Act

• Queen's Law

• Aborigine Act

In 1999, 55% of voters reject the idea of becoming a (an) __________.

• independent republic

• free nation

• island prison

• British state