Part 1: The Early Catholic Church in Australia

What was a key aspect of the Aboriginal people's belief system regarding their creation?

• They believed they were created by a single, all-powerful god.

• They believed they were created at the time of the Dreaming.

• They believed they evolved from animals and plants.

• They believed their spirits were born from the stars.

When did the First Fleet arrive in Australia, establishing the first white settlement?

• January 26, 1770

• January 26, 1788

• February 13, 1788

• August 22, 1770

What was the primary religious affiliation of the Irish convicts who arrived with the First Fleet?

• Anglican

• Protestant

• Catholic

• Presbyterian

What was the consequence for colonists who failed to attend Sunday Anglican service?

• They were exiled from the colony.

• Their rations were halved.

• They were publicly flogged.

• They lost their land grants.

Why did Governor King revoke Father Dixon's authority to celebrate mass publicly?

• Father Dixon was caught preaching rebellion against the British.

• Father Dixon left the colony in 1809, making it impossible for him to continue.

• A rebellion occurred at Castle Hill, and Father Dixon was accused of being involved.

• Governor King never trusted Father Dixon and was looking for an excuse to stop him.