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Australia and New Zealand Practice

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Australia and New Zealand are located in which hemispheres?

a)

Northern

b)

Southern

c)

Western

d)

Eastern

2.

Which of New Zealand's islands has a huge volcanic plateau as its center?

a)

North Island

b)

South Island

3.

Most of Australia's climate is wet.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Which months are Australia's and New Zealand's winter season?

a)

December, January, February

b)

March, April, May,

c)

June, July, August

d)

September, October, November

5.

The Dutch discovered Australia and New Zealand.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Which of the following statements about the first European colonists of Australia is accurate?

a)

Most came to Australia for religious freedom.

b)

Most were servants who worked on large ranches.

c)

Most came to Australia in search of gold.

d)

Most were convicted criminals from the British Isles.

7.

What natural resource was discovered in Australia in the 1850s that led to more settlers?

a)

fertile soil

b)

gold

c)

iron ore

d)

copper

8.

On what concept is the Maori spiritual belief system based?

a)

One who keeps the peace shall be at peace.

b)

The Maori are the chosen people.

c)

All life in the universe is connected.

d)

A happy life depends on forgetting the past.

9.

By what means do many students living in the remote Australian Outback receive their lessons?

a)

internet

b)

international mail

c)

attending class once per week

d)

from teachers at nearby schools

10.

What is the nickname for a New Zealander?

(a)  

11.

(a)   people are native people to Australia.