Quiz on Cultural and Racial Diversity in Australia

What percentage of Australia's population was born overseas?

• 29%

• 25%

• 35%

• 40%

How many First Nations languages were estimated to be in use before British colonisation?

• Approximately 150 languages

• Around 100 languages

• Over 250 languages

• Over 300 languages

What percentage of Australians have a parent born overseas?

• 60%

• 55%

• 42%

• 48%

What is the percentage increase in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population between 2016 and 2021?

• 25%

• 15%

• 20%

• 30%

Which community is known for being one of the most linguistically diverse in the world?

• Darwin

• Maningrida

• Perth

• Sydney

What was the primary reason for the significant rise in migration to Australia in the mid-1800s?

• Discovery of gold

• Industrial jobs

• Educational opportunities

• Agricultural development

What was the White Australia Policy primarily used for after 1901?

• To prevent non-Europeans from settling in Australia

• To promote European culture

• To increase trade with Europe

• To support European immigration exclusively

What was 'blackbirding'?

• A method of planting sugarcane

• A type of bird found in Australia

• Kidnapping people from the Pacific Islands to work on sugar plantations

• A cultural festival

What percentage of people believe that racism is a significant problem in Australia?

• 60%

• 70%

• 50%

• 65%

How many people from the Pacific Islands were forced to work in Queensland between 1863 and 1901?

• Over 62,000 people

• Around 40,000 people

• About 50,000 people

• More than 70,000 people