First Fleet Quiz

Why was the First Fleet sent to Australia?

• To explore new lands

• To establish a penal colony

• To trade with the Aboriginal people

• To find gold

Who was the captain of the First Fleet?

• Captain James Cook

• Captain Arthur Phillip

• Captain William Bligh

• Captain John Hunter

How many ships were in the First Fleet?

• 5

• 7

• 11

• 13

What year did the First Fleet arrive in Australia?

• 1770

• 1788

• 1800

• 1820

What was the main reason for sending convicts to Australia?

• To help them start a new life

• To reduce overcrowding in British prisons

• To teach them farming skills

• To explore new territories

Which ship was the flagship of the First Fleet?

• HMS Sirius

• HMS Supply

• Lady Penrhyn

• Charlotte

What was the name of the first settlement established by the First Fleet?

• Melbourne

• Sydney Cove

• Brisbane

• Perth

How long did the journey of the First Fleet take?

• 3 months

• 6 months

• 8 months

• 10 months

What were the living conditions like on board the First Fleet ships?

• Comfortable and spacious

• Crowded and unsanitary

• Luxurious with plenty of food

• Similar to modern-day cruise ships

How did the arrival of the First Fleet impact the Aboriginal people?

• They welcomed the newcomers

• They were unaffected

• They faced displacement and conflict

• They immediately became friends