Australian History Quiz

Who were the original inhabitants of the Australian continent?

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

• Spanish explorers

• European settlers

• Asian and Oceanic mariners

When was the first recorded European contact with Australia?

• 1606

• 1901

• 1770

• 1688

What was the purpose of the First Fleet's arrival in Sydney Harbour in 1788?

• To claim Australia for the British Crown

• To explore the east coast of Australia

• To establish a trading post

• To bring convicts as a penal colony

What industry and event attracted free settlers to come to Australia?

• Trade and manufacturing

• Financial institutions and social services

• Farming and mining

• Wool industry and gold rushes

When was the Commonwealth of Australia formed?

• 1770

• 1967

• 1914

• 1901

What was one of the first acts of the new Commonwealth Parliament?

• Valuing a secret ballot

• Creating harmonious and egalitarian society

• Establishing democratic procedures

• Passing the Immigration Restriction Act

What is the significance of Anzac Day in Australia?

• Honors the Australian soldiers who fought in wars

• Marks the end of penal transportation

• Commemorates the arrival of European settlers

• Celebrates the formation of the Commonwealth

What was the result of the 1967 national referendum in Australia?

• Giving the federal government power to pass legislation for Indigenous Australians

• Restricting migration to people of primarily European origin

• Creating a harmonious and egalitarian society

• Improving the living conditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

How many languages are spoken in Australia today?

• Exactly 3

• Over 200

• Around 100

• Less than 50

What was the impact of the First World War on Australia?

• Ethnic diversity and political change

• Boom period and post-war prosperity

• Economic and social instability

• Devastating loss of life and injuries