WorksheetsAustralia and New Zealand Practice
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 55mins
Australia and New Zealand are located in which hemispheres?
Northern
Southern
Western
Eastern
Which of New Zealand's islands has a huge volcanic plateau as its center?
North Island
South Island
Most of Australia's climate is wet.
True
False
Which months are Australia's and New Zealand's winter season?
December, January, February
March, April, May,
June, July, August
September, October, November
The Dutch discovered Australia and New Zealand.
True
False
Which of the following statements about the first European colonists of Australia is accurate?
Most came to Australia for religious freedom.
Most were servants who worked on large ranches.
Most came to Australia in search of gold.
Most were convicted criminals from the British Isles.
What natural resource was discovered in Australia in the 1850s that led to more settlers?
fertile soil
gold
iron ore
copper
On what concept is the Maori spiritual belief system based?
One who keeps the peace shall be at peace.
The Maori are the chosen people.
All life in the universe is connected.
A happy life depends on forgetting the past.
By what means do many students living in the remote Australian Outback receive their lessons?
internet
international mail
attending class once per week
from teachers at nearby schools
What is the nickname for a New Zealander?
(a)
(a) people are native people to Australia.
