Exploring Australia's Historical Milestones

The video explores Australia's rich history, from its Aboriginal roots to modern independence. It highlights key inventions, European colonization, the gold rush, and the formation of the Commonwealth. Australia's roles in both World Wars and its post-war foreign policy shifts are discussed, leading to its current status as a thriving, independent nation.

Which of the following is NOT an invention attributed to Australia?

• Google Maps

• Smartphones

• Wi-Fi

• Polymer money

What is the capital of Australia?

• Melbourne

• Brisbane

• Canberra

• Sydney

Who were the first known settlers of the Australian mainland?

• The Dutch

• The British

• The Aborigines

• The French

Which Dutch navigator first sighted Australia in 1606?

• James Cook

• Arthur Philip

• William Jan Zoon

• Abel Tasman

In which year did Captain Cook land in Botany Bay?

• 1606

• 1770

• 1851

• 1788

What was the primary reason for the establishment of the first British settlement in Australia?

• To explore new lands

• To establish trade routes

• To create a convict settlement

• To find gold

What significant event in 1851 greatly boosted the Australian economy?

• The arrival of the First Fleet

• The discovery of gold

• The signing of the ANZUS treaty

• The end of World War II

When did the six colonies unite to form the Commonwealth of Australia?

• 1939

• 1851

• 1901

• 1914

Which war saw Australia suffer the highest number of deaths and casualties?

• World War II

• The Vietnam War

• The Korean War

• World War I

Which treaty did Australia sign in 1951 for mutual defense with New Zealand and the United States?

• SEATO

• NATO

• ANZUS

• AUKUS