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WorksheetsHistory of Australia #2
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Why do Australians speak English?
Australians learned to speak English in school,
Australia was colonized by the British/English.
Most Australians have lived in England.
English is spoken in many countries around the world.
The majority of Australians are descendants of English settlers who were __________.
missionaries
explorers
convicts/prisoners
explorers, missionaries, and convicts/prisoners
Australian English _________.
sounds exactly like British English
has its own unique accent and vocabulary
sounds similar to American English
has vocabulary and an accent similar to Canadian English
What do Australians call themselves? ("Aussies" is the correct choice!)
People from "down under"
Queenlanders
Convicts
Aussies
Which religion is the most common in Australia, and why?
Christianity; Australia was colonized by the British who were Christians
Buddhism; Australia was colonized by the British who were Buddhist monks
Muslim; Australia was colonized by the British who were Muslims
What is literacy rate?
percentage of people over 15 in a country who can read and write
percentage of people over 15 in a country who are enrolled in college
percentage of people over 15 in a country who can work
percentage of people over 15 in a country who are employed
Australia is a wealthy and democratic country with a high GDP. We can infer that it has a very high literacy rate.
True
False
Why do people who live in countries with high literacy rates tend to have better jobs and earn more money?
They can compete better in the world economy.
They have higher skill levels.
They are more educated.
All answers are true.
What are the things that determine a country's standard of living (how well people can live)?
The quality of housing, food, healthcare, income, and educational opportunities for the average citizen
The quality of housing, food, healthcare, income, and educational opportunities for only the richest citizens
Australia's literacy rate and standard of living are both high. However, which group in Australia tends to have a lower literacy rate, employment rate, and life expectancy?
Native Americans
Aboriginal people
Immigrants
Australians of European descent
