Australia Colonies

What was the name of the first group of ships that set sail for new land?

• New South Wales

• The First Fleet

• The Titanic

• The Australian Colonies

What was the purpose of settling Australia by the British?

• Establish a trade route with Asia
• Create a new agricultural society
• Establish a penal colony and expand British influence
• Establish a military outpost against France

Who commanded the First Fleet?

• General George Washington
• Captain Arthur Phillip
• Admiral Horatio Nelson
• Captain James Cook

How many ships set sail for new land on the First Fleet?

• Thirteen
• Eleven
• Nine
• Fifteen

What was Tasmania originally called in the 1800’s by the British Colonies?

• Swan River

• Van Diemen's Land
• South Island
• South Victoria

What year did the First Fleet arrive in Australia?

• 1788
• 1800
• 1850
• 1770

Why did the British send convicts in the First Fleet?

• To establish a trade route with Asia
• To have a nice relaxing holiday

• To be used for labour, to build roads, bridges and hospitals.

• To conduct scientific research on flora and fauna

Which port did the First Fleet depart from in 1787?

• Sydney
• Melbourne
• Brisbane
• Portsmouth

True or false. The Europeans brought disease that had devastating impacts.

• True

• False

Circle on the map where the First Fleet first sailed to when coming to Australia.