Early Settlement and Aboriginal Impact

In what year did approximately 1,300 British settlers arrive in Australia?

• 1,300 British settlers arrived in Australia in 1788.

• 1,300 British settlers arrived in Australia in 1770.

• 1,300 British settlers arrived in Australia in 1800.

• 1,300 British settlers arrived in Australia in 1820.

Most settlers were prisoners sent from which country?

• England

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

What type of technology did Europeans have that was advanced?

• Gunpowder

• Steam engines

• Electricity

• Nuclear power

What was the impact of European settlement on Aboriginal peoples?

• Loss of land and culture

• Improved living conditions

• Increased trade opportunities

• Strengthened political power

Where were Aboriginal people forced to move after the arrival of British settlers?

• Reserves

• Cities

• Overseas

• Industrial areas

Is Australia completely surrounded by water?

• True

• False

Which major cities in Australia are near the Great Dividing Range?

• Sydney

• Perth

• Adelaide

• Darwin

Where is the population of Australia concentrated?

• In major cities like Sydney and Melbourne

• In the central desert regions

• In the northern tropical areas

• In the rural outback

Why are the interior regions of Australia sparsely populated?

• Harsh climate conditions

• Abundant water resources

• Dense forests

• High population density

Which notable landmark is located on the northeast coast of Australia?

• Great Barrier Reef

• Sydney Opera House

• Uluru

• Bondi Beach