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11 convict ships - what they are called?
The group of 11 ships which set out from Britain under Captain Arthur Phillip to establish a convict settlement in New South Wales.
On Australia Day we remember the landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove on 26 January 1788.
Indicate from the following list the constitutional head of Australia?
Australia’s Head of State is the Queen of Australia, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
In Australia, the Queen does not have a day-to-day role in government. The Queen appoints the Governor-General as her representative in Australia, on advice from the Australian Prime Minister.
Australia is a constitutional monarchy. A constitutional monarchy is a country in which a king or queen is the head of state but has to act in accordance with the constitution.
Name the first governor of New South Wales Colony?
The first governor of the colony of New South Wales was Captain Arthur Phillip. He overcame many problems in the first few years of European settlement. The colony survived and as more convicts and free settlers arrived, it grew and developed. More colonies were established in other parts of the country.
On which date 11 ships carrying huge number of convicts arrived from Great Britain?
European settlement started when the first 11 convict ships, which became known as the ‘First Fleet’, arrived from Great Britain on 26 January 1788.
What is the official date of European settlement in Australia?
European settlement started when the first 11 convict ships, which became known as the ‘First Fleet’, arrived from Great Britain on 26 January 1788.
Who are said to be the indigenous people of Australia?
Australia’s first inhabitants were the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. They are the Indigenous people of Australia. Australia’s Indigenous cultures are the oldest continuing cultures in the world.
Torres Strait Islanders are from islands to the north of Queensland. They have a distinct cultural identity.
Indigenous people share common beliefs and traditions that still guide them today. They have a deep connection with the land that is expressed in their stories, art and dance.
Which one out of the following is true?
Torres Strait Islanders are from islands to the north of Queensland. They have a distinct cultural identity.
Which of the following places do the aboriginal people of Australia hail from?
Historically, Aboriginal people are from mainland Australia and Tasmania. They have lived here for between 40 000 and 60 000 years.
Which of the following is the oldest culture of the world and is still continuing?
The Indigenous cultures of Australia are the oldest continuing cultures in the world.
The Indigenous cultures of Australia are the oldest continuing cultures in the world. Australia’s Indigenous people have lived here for between 40 000 and 60 000 years.
Which is the national flower of Australia?
Australia’s national flower is the golden wattle. This small tree grows mainly in south-eastern Australia. It has bright green leaves and many golden yellow flowers in spring. Each of the states and territories of Australia also has its own floral emblem.
Who is the person known to have eradicated the initial problems of first few years of European settlement?
The first governor of the colony of New South Wales was Captain Arthur Phillip. He overcame many problems in the first few years of European settlement. The colony survived and as more convicts and free settlers arrived, it grew and developed. More colonies were established in other parts of the country.
What is a referendum?
The Australian Constitution can only be changed through a special vote called a referendum.
a vote by all voters on a proposed change to the Australian Constitution.
In a 1967 referendum, the people voted to count Indigenous Australians in the census.
Whom do you need to pledge your loyalty to on the occasion of citizenship ceremony?
At the citizenship ceremony, you pledge your loyalty to Australia and its people. It is therefore important for you to have an understanding of Australia’s community and population, including our Indigenous heritage. It is also important for you to understand how Australia developed from its uncertain beginnings as a British colony to the stable and successful multicultural nation it is today.
On 26th January 1788 which fleet arrived from Great Britain?
The first governor of the colony of New South Wales was Captain Arthur Phillip. He brought the first fleet of 11 ships safely from Britain to the other side of the world. He took great care over the feeding and welfare of the convicts and very few died on the voyage.
Why were the convicts shifted to the new colony in New South Wales?
At this time British laws were harsh and the jails could not hold the large number of people imprisoned for their crimes. To manage this problem, the British Government decided to transport these convicts to the other side of the world; to the new colony of New South Wales.
Who are said to be the first Inhabitants of Australia?
Australia’s first inhabitants were the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. They are the Indigenous people of Australia. Australia’s Indigenous cultures are the oldest continuing cultures in the world.
Historically, Aboriginal people are from mainland Australia and Tasmania. They have lived here for between 40 000 and 60 000 years.
Which heritage has influenced the culture, political institutions and overall Australian history?
Early free settlers were from Great Britain and Ireland. This British and Irish heritage has had a major influence on Australia’s history, culture and political institutions.
Which of the following city is the capital of Australia?
The Commonwealth of Australia is a federation of states and territories. There are six states and two mainland territories. Canberra is Australia’s capital city, and each state and mainland territory has its own capital.
From where the early free settlers came to Australia?
Early free settlers were from Great Britain and Ireland. This British and Irish heritage has had a major influence on Australia’s history, culture and political institutions.
Where did the people called 'Torres Strait Islanders' come from?
Torres Strait Islanders are from islands to the north of Queensland. They have a distinct cultural identity.
Torres Strait Islanders are from the islands between the tip of Queensland and Papua New Guinea. Torres Strait Islanders share many cultural similarities with the people of Papua New Guinea and other Pacific islands.
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