Australia's Geography and Aboriginal People Quiz

During a geography quiz, Jordan asked Estee, 'What is the largest physical feature in Australia?'

• Uluru (Ayers Rock)

• Great Barrier Reef

• Sydney Opera House

• Mount Kosciuszko

During their marine biology field trip, Asia, Tyler, and Jordan were discussing about the world's largest coral reef system. They had four options: Mount Everest, Sahara Desert, Amazon Rainforest, and Great Barrier Reef. Can you help them identify the correct one?

• Mount Everest

• Sahara Desert

• Amazon Rainforest

• Great Barrier Reef

KJ and Brooks are discussing the significance of Dreamtime stories to Aboriginal people. KJ believes that Dreamtime stories provide a spiritual connection to ancestors, land, and culture. Is KJ correct?

• Yes, Dreamtime stories provide a spiritual connection to ancestors, land, and culture.

• No, Dreamtime stories are a recent addition to Aboriginal culture.

• No, Dreamtime stories are only told during special ceremonies.

• No, Dreamtime stories are fictional tales with no cultural significance.

KJ and Noah were discussing about Australian history. They came across the term 'stolen generations'. What were they referring to?

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children like Brooks and Lauren voluntarily leaving their families

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children like KyMani being adopted by non-Indigenous families

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children forcibly removed from their families

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children living with their extended families

During a cultural studies class, KJ and Lauren were discussing famous Dreamtime stories. Which story were they most likely discussing?

• The Rainbow Serpent

• The Purple Phoenix

• The Green Dragon

• The Blue Unicorn

Label the countries.

a

b

c

Australia

New Zealand

Papua New Guinea

Australia was first colonized in ​ (a)   and became an independent country in ​ (b)  

• 1788
• 1901
• 1776
• 1492
• 1608
• 1865

The area of Oceania made up of thousands of smallish islands is known as...​ (a)  

• Polynesia
• New Hawaii
• Islandistan
• Kookuruku

How do aboriginal people pass on their history and culture ?

• storytelling

• fishing

• music

• dance

What is an example of Maori culture ? Select all that apply

• Moko

• Haiku

• Haka

• Rugby