Australian History

How many Aboriginal people were living in Australia prior to colonization?

• 30,000 to 70,000 Aboriginal people

• 300,000 to 700,000 Aboriginal people

• 3 million to 7 million Aboriginal people

• 30 million to 70 million Aboriginal people

Many indigenous were killed during battles with the colonizers, but what was more deadly to the indigenous population?

• Diseases introduced by colonizers.
• Conflicts among indigenous tribes.
• Famine caused by droughts.
• Loss of traditional hunting grounds.

What caused settlers from all over the world to come to Australia in the 1850s?

• The establishment of penal colonies.
• The expansion of the British Empire.

• The discovery of new agricultural techniques.
• The gold rush.

What was the immigration policy of Australia until right after WWII?

• The policy encouraged immigration from all countries.
• It allowed unlimited immigration from Asia.
• The policy focused on increasing the population regardless of origin.
• The 'White Australia Policy' aimed to restrict non-European immigration.