IOSOE - Australia

Question 1

Australia - cultural influence

Answer 1

Scottish traditions like Highland Games and Presbyterianism remained strong in many Australian communities

Question 2

Australia - Banking and business

Answer 2

Scots like Robert Campbell developed early banks and shipping businesses, boosting Australia’s economy.

Question 3

Australia - education

Answer 3

Scots helped establish schools and promoted Presbyterian education systems.
John Dunmore Lang promoted education and Scottish religious values.

Question 4

Australia - politics

Answer 4

Scots such as Andrew Fisher became Prime Minister of Australia three times and introduced social reforms.

Question 5

Australia - engineering

Answer 5

Scottish engineers worked on infrastructure like railways and bridges, modernising the country. E.g - John Monash

Question 6

Australia - sheep farming

Answer 6

Scots introduced new sheep-breeding techniques and helped build Australia’s wool industry.
E.g - John MacArthur