part 1: Australia and its people

Question 1

Pledge

Answer 1

From this time forward, under God
I pledge my loyalty to Australia and its people
whose democratic beliefs I share
whose rights and liberties I respect
and whose laws I will uphold and obey

Question 2

where are historical Aboriginal people from?

Answer 2

• mainland Australia and Tasmania

- Lived here between 40 000 - 60 000 years

Question 3

where are the Torres Strait Islanders from?

Answer 3

From the islands to the north of Queensland. Have distinct cultural identity.

Question 4

When did the first fleet arrive and how many convict ships were there?

Answer 4

26 January 1788

11 convict ships

Question 5

where were the convicts transported? what state?

Answer 5

NEW SOUTH WALES

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Captain Arthur Phillip

Question 7

when was gold discovered?

Answer 7

1851
discovered in NSW and VIC
large number of Chinese
10 years population of Chinese more than doubled

Question 8

When were the colonies united?

Answer 8

1901

Question 9

what were the colonies united under

Answer 9

colonies united under a federation of states called the COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA

(population = 4 million excluding aboriginals)

Question 10

4 reasons people come to Australia

Answer 10

1) join family members
2) make new life in a young country
3) escape poverty
4) escape war or persecution

Question 11

current population

Answer 11

over 24 million

Question 12

What does Australia aim for?

Answer 12

• build a cohesive and unified nation

Question 13

how many languages spoken in Australia

Answer 13

over 200 languages

Question 14

how many states and territories?

Answer 14

6 states

2 mainland territories

Question 15

Australian Capital City

Answer 15

Canberra

Question 16

NSW cap city?

Answer 16

Sydney

Question 17

Vic

Answer 17

Melbourne

Question 18

Qld

Answer 18

Brisbane

Question 19

WA

Answer 19

Perth

Question 20

SA

Answer 20

Adelaide

Question 21

TAS

Answer 21

Hobart

Question 22

ACT

Answer 22

Canberra

Question 23

NT

Answer 23

Darwin

Question 24

About NSW

ICONS

Answer 24

First colony established
cap cit: Sydney (nations largest city)
national icons; Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House

Question 25

about VIC

Answer 25

- smallest mainland state - Many fine building in Vic were built from wealth created by the gold rush of the 1850's. - Cap city: Brisbane

Question 26

Queensland

Answer 26

- seconds largest state - Torres Strait islands in north - tropical rainforests, temperate costal areas, dry inlands - Great barrier Reef runs along the eastern coast - cap cit: Brisbane

Question 27

WA

Answer 27

largest state - east of state = desert - south-west = rich agriculture + wine growing - 3/4 state pop live in Perth

Question 28

SA

Answer 28

- rugged coastline + many famous wine regions | - cap cit: Adelaide = examples of fine colonial architecture `

Question 29

Tasmania

Answer 29

- smallest state - separated from mainland by BASS STRAIT - unspoilt wilderness landscapes - cap cit: Hobart

Question 30

ACT

Answer 30

- found between Sydney and Melb - site of nations cap cit Canberra - Parliament house + High Court of Australia

Question 31

Northern Territory

Answer 31

- has the tropics north - red desert soil in south - small pop live in Darwin + along main highway between Alice Springs and Darwin ( main town near centre of AUS)`

Question 32

what happens on the eve of Australia Day

Answer 32

PM announces Australia of the Year award in Canberra

Question 33

ANZAC DAY | when and why? `

Answer 33

-25th April each year - Anzac day named after A.N.Z.A.C landed in Gallipoli in turkey during WW1 on 25th April 1915

Question 34

ANZAC stands for

Answer 34

Australia and New Zealand Army corps

Question 35

why is ANZAC day celebrated

Answer 35

remember the sacrifice of all Australian who served and died in wars, conflicts and peace keeping operations - also honour the courage and commitment of all servicemen and woman

Question 36

Commonwealth Coat of Arms represents ( symbol of the commonwealth of Australia)

Answer 36

national unity | - identifies the authority and property of Australia

Question 37

what does the shield in the centre represent?

Answer 37

six states and federation

Question 38

kangaroo and emu support shield on each side. significance?

Answer 38

``` kangaroos = native Australian animals Emus = native Australian Bird ```

Question 39

what is Asutralia's National Flower

Answer 39

- golden wattle - frown mainly is south eastern Aus - bright green leaves and many golden yellow flowers in spring

Question 40

Aus National colours

Answer 40

green and gold | colours of golden wattle

Question 41

Aus National gem stone

Answer 41

opal | - aboriginal legend a rainbow touched the earth and created the colours of the opal.