Activist Quiz

What is the nature of Australia Day?

• A religious holiday

• A national public holiday

• A local festival

• A private celebration

What year did the British Settlement of Australia occur?

• 1800

• 1788

• 1901

• 1770

What was the other significant struggle mentioned in the Day of Mourning?

• Colonization

• Assimilation

• Revolution

• Industrialization

Who were the primary organizers of the Day of Mourning?

• European settlers

• Aboriginal Australians

• Government officials

• International activists

Which event does the Day of Mourning coincide with?

• The end of World War II

• The beginning of the colonization of Australia

• The signing of the Treaty of Waitangi

• The discovery of Australia

What is the significance of January 26th for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

• It is a day of celebration

• It is a day of mourning

• It is a day of independence

• It is a day of reconciliation

Why do you think this happened?

• Because they were not dressed properly.

• Because of racial discrimination.

• Because the hotel was closed.

• Because they had no money.

Until what year did the assimilation policy last before the Australian Constitution became inclusive of Aboriginal people?

• 1937

• 1951

• 1967

• 1945

What was the impact of the assimilation policy on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?

• It was a hugely traumatic policy

• It improved their living conditions

• It provided them with new opportunities

• It was widely celebrated

What was the main goal of the assimilation policy?

• To integrate Aboriginal people into mainstream society

• To preserve Aboriginal culture

• To promote Aboriginal languages

• To establish Aboriginal self-governance