Emily and Michael's Advocacy in 19th-century Australia

Emily and Michael's Advocacy in 19th-century Australia

5th Grade

7 Qs

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Emily and Michael's Advocacy in 19th-century Australia

Emily and Michael's Advocacy in 19th-century Australia

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English

5th Grade

Medium

Created by

Fraser EATON

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of Emily and Michael's advocacy in 19th-century Australia?

To explore the outback of Australia

To silence their critics

To shed light on the injustices faced by Indigenous communities

To increase their personal wealth

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What did Emily and Michael's efforts help to catalyze?

A decline in colonial power

A growing movement for Indigenous rights and social justice

Increased conflict between settlers and Indigenous Australians

A decrease in empathy among the settlers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How did Emily respond to the adversities of her life?

By giving up on her goals

By moving away from Australia

By working to create a better future for herself and others

By ignoring the challenges she faced

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant outcome of the collaboration between Emily and Michael?

They became wealthy landowners

They started a new settlement

They ignited a movement for social reform across the continent

They isolated themselves from society

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which refers to cultural context?

Emily and Micheals collaboration underscores the complexities of race, class, and power dynamics in colonial Australia, as they work together to challenge the injustices of the colonial system

Widespread dispossession of land, loss of traditional ways of life, and the imposition of British colonial governance systems.

In the rugged outback of 19th-century Australia, where the sun beat down relentlessly and the red earth stretched out as far as the eye could see, there lived a spirited young woman named Emily.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which refers to social context?

The deep divisions within Australian society during this era, including those between Indigenous Australians and European settlers, as well as among different classes of settlers themselves.

Born into the harsh realities of colonial life, she knew the sting of hardship all too well, having lost her parents to the unforgiving landscape at a tender age.

Emily's journey from orphaned settler to advocate for change became a symbol of hope in a land still grappling with its colonial legacy.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which refers to Historical context?

At its core, Emily's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity and the transformative power of empathy and understanding.

Despite the odds stacked against her, she refused to be defined by her circumstances, determined to carve out a better future for herself and those around her.


In the story set in colonial Australia, the historical context includes the period of British colonization of the continent during the 19th century.