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WorksheetsAboriginal and Australian History Quiz
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is the name of the flat, bent, wooden weapon developed by Aboriginal people?
Spear
Boomerang
Bow
Slingshot
Which animal was domesticated by the Aboriginal people?
Kangaroo
Koala
Dingo
Emu
What is the Aboriginal instrument closely connected to their culture?
Guitar
Didgeridoo
Flute
Drum
What was the purpose of the creation story known as "The Dreaming" or "The Dreamtime"?
To explain the weather
To retell the creation of the world and laws of life
To describe hunting techniques
To teach farming methods
Who was the explorer that led voyages which resulted in the British colonization of Australia?
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
Captain James Cook
Marco Polo
Why were convicts sent to Australia by the British?
To explore new lands
To find gold
Because there was not enough room in England's prisons
To establish trade routes
What event in 1851 led to a rapid increase in the population of Australia?
Discovery of oil
Discovery of gold
Discovery of coal
Discovery of diamonds
How many colonies did Australia eventually grow to?
4
5
6
7
What was the main reason British settlers built homes and farms all over Australia?
To create a new government
To force Aboriginal people off their land
To establish trade routes
To find gold
In what year did the six British colonies come together to form the Commonwealth of Australia?
1901
1910
1890
1920
What is the official name of the country of Australia?
Republic of Australia
United States of Australia
Commonwealth of Australia
Kingdom of Australia
What type of government does Australia have?
Republic
Constitutional monarchy
Dictatorship
Absolute monarchy
What were the Aboriginal children who were forcibly removed from their families known as?
Lost Generations
Stolen Generations
Forgotten Generations
Hidden Generations
What type of government does Australia have?
Monarchy
Parliamentary democracy
Dictatorship
Republic
Who is the head of government in Australia?
President
King
Prime Minister
Governor
Which natural feature in Australia is threatened by rising water temperatures?
Uluru
Great Barrier Reef
Blue Mountains
Kakadu National Park
Which of the following is a sport commonly played in Australia?
Baseball
Ice Hockey
Australian Rules Football
Lacrosse
What environmental issues are currently affecting Australia?
Earthquakes and tsunamis
Drought and bushfires
Tornadoes and hurricanes
Volcanic eruptions
