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Australia and its People Flashcards

1
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First inhabitants of Australia

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

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2
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How old is the continuous culture and tradition of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

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Oldest in the world

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Historically, where are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples from

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Mainland Australia and Tasmania

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When did Aboriginal people arrive in Australia, according to archeological record

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Between 65,000 and 40,000 years ago

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Historically, where are Torres Strait Islander peoples from

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Islands between the northern tip of Queensland and Papua New Guinea

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What are Aboriginal peoples’ belief on how long they have been in Australia for

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They are central to the creation of this land and commence at the beginning of time

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7
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a deep connection with ___

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Land

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8
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How are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ deep connection with land expressed

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Stories, art and dance

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9
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What is the ‘First Fleet’

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The first 11 convict ships which arrived from Great Britain to Australia on 26 January 1788, marking the start of European settlement in Australia

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Why were convicts sent from Great Britain to Australia

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At that time, British laws were harsh and jails could not hold the large number of people imprisoned for their crimes.

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11
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Where in Australia was the ‘First Fleet’ sent

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New South Wales

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12
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Who was the first governor of the colony of New South Wales

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Captain Arthur Phillip

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13
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Where did early free settlers come from to Australia

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Great Britain and Ireland

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14
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The British and Irish heritage had major influence on Australia’s recent _, _ and _

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History, culture and politics

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15
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In what year was the gold rush

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1851

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16
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In what states was the gold rush

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New South Wales and Victoria

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17
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Who were the first large group of migrants arriving to Australia who were not Europeans

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Chinese

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18
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What brought the Chinese to Australia

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The gold rush in 1851

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In what year were the separate colonies united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia

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1901

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20
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National parliament, government and the High Court were established under _

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the Australian Constitution

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21
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When were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples included in the Australia population (census)

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Referendum to the Australian Constitution in 1967

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22
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After what major event was there a wave of non-British migration

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World War II

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23
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Australia’s national language is _, and a part of our national identity

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English

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24
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Should migrants learn English, and why

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Yes. In keeping with Australian values, migrants should learn and use English to help them participate in Australian society. Communicating in English is important for making the most of living and working in Australia.

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25
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How many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages are there

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Over 100 distinct languages

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26
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The Commonwealth of Australia is a _ of _ and _

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Federation of states and territories

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27
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How many states are there

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6

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28
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How many territories are there

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2

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29
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What is Australia’s capital city

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Canberra

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30
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What is the capital of NSW

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Sydney

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31
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What is the capital of VIC

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Melbourne

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32
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What is the capital of QLD

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Brisbane

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33
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What is the capital of WA

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Perth

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34
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What is the capital of SA

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Adelaide

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35
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What is the capital of TAS

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Hobart

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36
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What is the capital of the ACT (Australian Capital Territory)

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Canberra

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37
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What is the capital of the NT (Northern Territory)

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Darwin

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38
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Which colony was the first to be established by Britain

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NSW

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39
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What are 2 national icons located in Sydney

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Sydney Harbor Bridge & Opera House

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40
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What does the NSW flag have on it

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Red cross

41
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Which state is the smallest of mainland states

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VIC

42
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Why are there many fine (nice) buildings in VIC

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From the wealth of the gold rush in 1851

43
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What are 3 VIC icons in Melbourne

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Melbourne Cricket Ground, 12 Apostles, Royal Exhibition Building

44
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Which state is the 2nd largest

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QLD

45
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Which state is the 1st largest

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WA

46
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Where in QLD are the Torres Strait Islands

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North

47
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What is 1 icon in QLD

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Great Barrier Reef off East Coast

48
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Which state has tropical rain forests, temperate coastal areas and often dry inland

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QLD

49
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The _ side of WA is desert, while the _ side is rich agriculture and wine growing area

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East is desert, Southwest is rich agriculture and wine growing area (think Margaret River)

50
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Which state is home to many large mining projects

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WA

51
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What are 3 WA icons

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Ningaloo Coast, Margaret River, Kimberley region

52
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Which state has a rugged coastline and many famous wine regions

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SA

53
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What are 2 of SA’s icons

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Barossa Valley, Flinders Ranges

54
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Which state is the smallest state in Australia

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TAS

55
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TAS is separated from the mainland by _

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The Bass Strait

56
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What are 3 TAS icons

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Cradle Mountain, Port Arthur, Bay of Fires

57
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The ACT is located between _ and _

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Between Sydney and Melbourne

58
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What national institutions are locations in Canberra (2)

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Parliament House, High Court of Australia

59
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The NT has a _ environment in the North, and a _ environment in the South

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Tropical in the North, dry red desert in the South

60
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What are 3 NT icons

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Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon

61
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What does the VIC flag have on it

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Southern Cross and crown

62
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What does the QLD flag have on it

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Blue cross

63
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What does the WA flag have on it

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Swan on yellow circle

64
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What does the SA flag have on it

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Magpie on yellow circle

65
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What does the TAS flag have on it

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Red lion

66
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What does the ACT flag have on it

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Blue swan, white swan, coat of arms

67
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What does the NT flag have on it

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Red background with white flower

68
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A cultural practice performed by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander custodian of the local region, welcoming their visitors to their traditional land is called _

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Welcome to Country

69
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Welcome to Country is traditionally performed to ensure _

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A safe and protected journey during your time on this land

70
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A Welcome to Country can take place through many forms, including

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Songs, dances, smoking ceremonies or speeches

71
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What is usually the first item of proceedings to open an event

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Welcome to Country

72
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Recognizing that a gathering is on Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander land, paying respect to Traditional Custodians (Elders past and present), and paying respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in attendance is called

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Acknowledgement of Country

73
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What is usually delivered as part of the Welcome or Housekeeping at meetings and events

A

Acknowledgement of Country

74
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Who can deliver an Acknowledgement of Country

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Anyone

75
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Who can deliver a Welcome to Country

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Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander custodian of the local land

76
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At meetings/events, who would an Acknowledgement of Country generally be done by

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The Chair or Master of Ceremonies

77
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When is Australia Day

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26 January each year

78
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What does Australia day celebrate

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Arrival of the First Fleet from Great Britain in 1788

79
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What is the biggest annual public holiday in Australia

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Australia Day

80
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Which holiday is about acknowledging and celebrating the contribution that every Australian makes to our contemporary and dynamic nation

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Australia Day

81
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What doe the Prime Minister do every year on Australia Day

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Announce the Australian of the Year awards in Canberra

82
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When is Anzac Day

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25 April each year

83
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What is Anzac Day named after

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the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC)

84
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What does Anzac Day remember

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The landing at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War II when soldiers were massacred, on 25 April 1915. The sacrifice of all Australians who served and died in war. The courage and commitment of all service men and women.

85
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What colors are the Australian flag

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Red, white and blue

86
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The is the Union Jack

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The mini British flag in the upper left of the Australian Flag

87
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What does the Union Flag represent

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The history of British settlement and the laws and institutions we inherited as a result

88
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What is the Commonwealth Star

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The star underneath the Union Jack on the Australian Flag

89
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How many points does the Commonwealth Star have and why

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7 points, one for each of the states (5) and territories (2)

90
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What is the Southern Cross

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Group of stars that can be seen in the southern sky

91
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What colors is the Aboriginal Flag and what does it represent

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Red, black and yellow - Red for Earth, Black for people and Yellow for the sun

92
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What colors is the Torres Strait Islander Flag and what does it represent (colors and star)

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Blue, Green, White, Black - Blue for the sea, Green for the land, White for a dancer’s headdress and Black for people

The star is white and represents peace

93
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What is the official symbol of Australia and what do the different parts represent

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The Commonwealth Coat of Arms - represents our national identity, authority and property of the Commonwealth of Australia

Kangaroo and emu hold the shield

Shield represents the 6 states and 1 federation

Gold star is the Commonwealth Star (7 points for each state and territory)

Golden wattle is the national flower

94
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What animals are on the Commonwealth Coat of Arms

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Kangaroo and Emu

95
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What is the national flower, what colors is it and where does it grow

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Golden wattle, yellow and green, Southeastern regions of Australia (on gum trees)

96
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What are Australia’s national colors and why

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Yellow (gold) and green, after the golden wattle

97
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What is the national gemstone

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Opal

Aboriginal belief: a rainbow touched the Earth and created the colors of the Opal

98
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What is the national anthem called and when is it sung

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Advance Australia Fair

Occasions of national importance, including an Australian citizenship ceremony and major sporting events

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