Week 10 - Hi3284

Which of the following figures would you most associate with the "Australian Legend"?

• Banjo Paterson
• Henry Lawson
• James Cook

• Ned Kelly

Which of the following was a major motivating factor for the Australian colonies to federate in the late 19th century?

• The need for a unified approach to defense and trade.

• A long-standing sense of shared national identity from the beginning of the colonies

• The threat of invasion from a European power.

• A desire to maintain separate identities and customs.

According to Reynolds' "The Other side of the Frontier," a key aspect often overlooked in traditional accounts of the frontier is:

• The peaceful coexistence and mutual benefit between settlers and Indigenous people.

• The organized and sustained resistance offered by Indigenous Australians.

• The immediate recognition of Indigenous sovereignty by the British.

• The lack of any significant violence or conflict.

The Australian gold rushes of the mid-19th century led to:

• Economic growth and population increase in Australia.
• A decline in agricultural production in Australia.
• Increased immigration restrictions in Australia.
• A rise in unemployment rates in Australia.

Megarrity's work on "White Queensland" highlights the Queensland government's ideological position on Pacific Island labourers. This position was primarily driven by:

• Economic interests in the sugar industry combined with racial ideologies.

• A commitment to fair wages and working conditions for all workers.

• A desire to create a truly multicultural and inclusive society.

• A genuine concern for the welfare and rights of the labourers.

Reorder the following:

• the Gallipoli campaign

• the dismissal of the Whitlam government

• Federation of Australia

• the height of the major gold rushes

• The arrival of the First Fleet

The term "lucky country" was famously used by Donald Horne in his 1964 book. What was the ironic meaning he intended to convey?

• That Australia's success was solely due to the hard work and ingenuity of its people.

• That Australia was fortunate to have avoided major global conflicts.

• That Australia's prosperity was largely a result of its natural resources and geographical advantages, rather than its own efforts or foresight.

• That Australia's egalitarian society ensured equal opportunities for all its citizens.

Which of the following best encapsulates a recurring tension throughout Australian history from the colonial era to the present day?

• The consistent harmony and agreement between different cultural groups.

• The balance between rapid industrialization and the preservation of the natural environment.

• The ongoing negotiation between Indigenous sovereignty, colonial legacies, and the development of a multicultural nation.

• The unwavering consensus on Australia's role in international affairs.

What is one way that Australia's identity has changed over time?

What important event did Expo 88 coincide with?

• The first manned moon landing.
• The 200th anniversary of the First Fleet's arrival in Australia.
• The end of World War II.
• The opening of the Sydney Opera House.