Week 2 review

What is a free settler?

• A convict

• Someone that voluntarily migrated to the colony

• A worker who doesn't get paid

• Somebody who doesn't have to pay to live in the colony

Which of the following was NOT one of the six original colonies?

• New South Wales

• Tasmania

• Western Australia

• Northern Territory

Which of the following is NOT an impact the establishment of colonies had on Aboriginal peoples?

• Dispossession of land

• Introduction of disease

• Friendly trade relations

• Loss of cultural practices and languages

Which was the first colony established?

• New South Wales

• Victoria

• Queensland

• Western Australia

What was the primary reason for the establishment of New South Wales?

• To establish trading

• To explore new land

• To serve as a penal colony

• To create a vacation spot for British people

Which colony was initially established as a free settlement without convicts?

• Victoria
• New South Wales
• Queensland
• South Australia

Which colony was established second, after New South Wales, in 1803?

• South Australia

• Norfolk Island

• Victoria

• Tasmania

What was Tasmania originally named?

• New Holland
• Australia
• Van Diemen's Isle
• Van Diemen's Land

Which of the following was NOT a motivation for free settlers to come to Australia?

• The promise of land grants

• An opportunity to escape poverty

• To serve in the army

• Desire for wealth

In which order were these Australian colonies established? List from first to last.

• Queensland

• Tasmania

• Western Australia

• Victoria

• New South Wales