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First inhabitants of Australia

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

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

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Land

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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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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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Where in Australia was the ‘First Fleet’ sent

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New South Wales

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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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Where did early free settlers come from to Australia

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Great Britain and Ireland

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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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In what year was the gold rush

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1851

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In what states was the gold rush

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New South Wales and Victoria

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

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the Australian Constitution

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

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World War II

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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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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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How many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages are there
Over 100 distinct languages
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The Commonwealth of Australia is a _ of _ and _
Federation of states and territories
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How many states are there
6
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How many territories are there
2
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What is Australia's capital city
Canberra
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What is the capital of NSW
Sydney
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What is the capital of VIC
Melbourne
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What is the capital of QLD
Brisbane
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What is the capital of WA
Perth
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What is the capital of SA
Adelaide
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What is the capital of TAS
Hobart
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What is the capital of the ACT (Australian Capital Territory)
Canberra
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What is the capital of the NT (Northern Territory)
Darwin
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Which colony was the first to be established by Britain
NSW
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What are 2 national icons located in Sydney
Sydney Harbor Bridge & Opera House
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What does the NSW flag have on it
Red cross
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Which state is the smallest of mainland states
VIC
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Why are there many fine (nice) buildings in VIC
From the wealth of the gold rush in 1851
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What are 3 VIC icons in Melbourne
Melbourne Cricket Ground, 12 Apostles, Royal Exhibition Building
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Which state is the 2nd largest
QLD
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Which state is the 1st largest
WA
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Where in QLD are the Torres Strait Islands
North
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What is 1 icon in QLD
Great Barrier Reef off East Coast
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Which state has tropical rain forests, temperate coastal areas and often dry inland
QLD
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The _ side of WA is desert, while the _ side is rich agriculture and wine growing area
East is desert, Southwest is rich agriculture and wine growing area (think Margaret River)
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Which state is home to many large mining projects
WA
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What are 3 WA icons
Ningaloo Coast, Margaret River, Kimberley region
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Which state has a rugged coastline and many famous wine regions
SA
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What are 2 of SA's icons
Barossa Valley, Flinders Ranges
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Which state is the smallest state in Australia
TAS
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TAS is separated from the mainland by _
The Bass Strait
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What are 3 TAS icons
Cradle Mountain, Port Arthur, Bay of Fires
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The ACT is located between _ and _
Between Sydney and Melbourne
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What national institutions are locations in Canberra (2)
Parliament House, High Court of Australia
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The NT has a _ environment in the North, and a _ environment in the South
Tropical in the North, dry red desert in the South
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What are 3 NT icons
Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon
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What does the VIC flag have on it
Southern Cross and crown
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What does the QLD flag have on it
Blue cross
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What does the WA flag have on it
Swan on yellow circle
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What does the SA flag have on it
Magpie on yellow circle
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What does the TAS flag have on it
Red lion
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What does the ACT flag have on it
Blue swan, white swan, coat of arms
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What does the NT flag have on it
Red background with white flower
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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 _
Welcome to Country
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Welcome to Country is traditionally performed to ensure _
A safe and protected journey during your time on this land
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A Welcome to Country can take place through many forms, including
Songs, dances, smoking ceremonies or speeches
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What is usually the first item of proceedings to open an event
Welcome to Country
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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
Acknowledgement of Country
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What is usually delivered as part of the Welcome or Housekeeping at meetings and events
Acknowledgement of Country
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Who can deliver an Acknowledgement of Country
Anyone
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Who can deliver a Welcome to Country
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander custodian of the local land
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At meetings/events, who would an Acknowledgement of Country generally be done by
The Chair or Master of Ceremonies
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When is Australia Day
26 January each year
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What does Australia day celebrate
Arrival of the First Fleet from Great Britain in 1788
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What is the biggest annual public holiday in Australia
Australia Day
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Which holiday is about acknowledging and celebrating the contribution that every Australian makes to our contemporary and dynamic nation
Australia Day
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What doe the Prime Minister do every year on Australia Day
Announce the Australian of the Year awards in Canberra
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When is Anzac Day
25 April each year
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What is Anzac Day named after
the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC)
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What does Anzac Day remember
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.
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What colors are the Australian flag
Red, white and blue
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The is the Union Jack
The mini British flag in the upper left of the Australian Flag
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What does the Union Flag represent
The history of British settlement and the laws and institutions we inherited as a result
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What is the Commonwealth Star
The star underneath the Union Jack on the Australian Flag
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How many points does the Commonwealth Star have and why
7 points, one for each of the states (5) and territories (2)
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What is the Southern Cross
Group of stars that can be seen in the southern sky
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What colors is the Aboriginal Flag and what does it represent
Red, black and yellow - Red for Earth, Black for people and Yellow for the sun
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What colors is the Torres Strait Islander Flag and what does it represent (colors and star)
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
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What is the official symbol of Australia and what do the different parts represent
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
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What animals are on the Commonwealth Coat of Arms
Kangaroo and Emu
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What is the national flower, what colors is it and where does it grow
Golden wattle, yellow and green, Southeastern regions of Australia (on gum trees)
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What are Australia's national colors and why
Yellow (gold) and green, after the golden wattle
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What is the national gemstone
Opal Aboriginal belief: a rainbow touched the Earth and created the colors of the Opal
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What is the national anthem called and when is it sung
Advance Australia Fair Occasions of national importance, including an Australian citizenship ceremony and major sporting events

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