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WorksheetsAustralian Federation
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Before the federation, what were the six colonies of Australia?
Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania
Northern Territories, Australian Capital Territory, Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland, Tasmania
Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Hobart
Tasmania, South Australia, Victoria, Queensland, Northern Territories, Australian Capital Territory
Who was the man who delivered a speech at Tenterfield, New South Wales, calling on the colonies to federate?
Sir William Tenterfield
Edmund Barton
John Howard
Sir Henry Parkes
In which year was the first referendum?
1901
1891
1898
1889
In which year was the second referendum?
1899
1891
1898
1900
Who was responsible for the 'Corowa Plan'?
Edmund Barton
Robert Menzies
Malcolm Turnbull
Sir John Quick
Which colony was the last to hold a referendum?
Tasmania
Western Australia
Victoria
Queensland
What was the date of the Australian Federation?
26th January, 1788
25th December, 1985
1st January, 1901
1st February, 2010
Who is known as 'The Father of Federation'?
Sir Henry Parkes
Sir Elton John
Sir Edmund Barton
Sir John Quick
Who was Australia's first Prime Minister?
Captain James Cook
Captain Jack Sparrow
Sir Edmund Barton
Sir John Quick
Which of the following was a reason FOR Federation?
Rich colonies did not want to share their wealth with the poorer colonies.
Australia could be put on the world map.
It was too hard and too many important decisions would need to be made.
There would be one army, one postal service and one rail gauge.
What was the primary purpose of the Australian Federation?
To establish a monarchy in Australia
To unify the six colonies under a single federal government
To declare independence from the British Empire
To create a new currency
Which city was chosen as the capital of Australia after Federation?
Sydney
Melbourne
Canberra
Brisbane
What role did the National Australasian Convention play in the Federation process?
It drafted the original constitution for the federation.
It opposed the federation of the Australian colonies.
It was responsible for choosing the capital city of Australia.
It organized the first referendum.
How did the federation impact the Indigenous peoples of Australia?
It immediately granted them the right to vote.
It led to the creation of policies that further dispossessed them.
It had no significant impact on their status or rights.
It provided them with equal rights under the new constitution.
What was the significance of the 'Yes' vote in the referendums for the Australian Federation?
It led to the immediate establishment of a federal army.
It was purely symbolic and had no legal standing.
It indicated public support for federation, leading to the creation of the Commonwealth of Australia.
It resulted in the immediate independence of Australia from British rule.
Which act formally established the Commonwealth of Australia?
Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act
Australia Act
Federation Act
British Australia Act
What was the primary reason for the establishment of a federal system of government in Australia?
To improve defense capabilities
To standardize the railway system
To unify the colonies and create a single market
To establish a national education system
Which city served as the interim federal capital of Australia before Canberra?
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
Adelaide
