As well as Anzac Day ceremonies, Remembrance Day is also a day on which Australians remember those who have served and died in war. At 11am on 11 November (the 11th month) each year, Australians pause to remember the sacrifice of the men and women who died or suffered in wars and conflicts, as well as all those who have served. We wear a red poppy on this day.
Is it true that Sydney is capital city of New South Wales?
Yes
No
New South Wales was the first colony established by the British. Sydney is the capital city of New South Wales and is the nation’s largest city. Sydney’s Harbour Bridge and Opera House are national icons.
Where is the world's largest coral reef 'The Great Barrier Reef' located?
South Australia
Western Australia
Queensland
Victoria
Queensland is the second largest state. It has the Torres Strait Islands in the north, tropical rainforests, temperate coastal areas and an often dry inland. The world famous Great Barrier Reef runs along its eastern coast. Queensland’s capital city is Brisbane.
Who was the first governor of New South Wales?
James Cook
Captain Arthur Phillip
Watkin Tench
Philip Gidley King
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
How many languages are spoken in Australia because of multi racial, multi colour and diverse society?
Over 300 languages
Over 100 languages
Over 200 languages
Over 150 languages
Australia’s national language is English. It is part of our national identity. Everyone in Australia is encouraged to learn and use English to help them participate in Australian society. Communicating in English is also important for making the most of living and working in Australia. Other languages are also valued. In Australia’s diverse society, over 200 languages are spoken.
Victoria is smallest of the mainland states.
Yes
No
Victoria is the smallest of the mainland states. Many fine buildings in Victoria were built from the wealth created by the gold rush of the 1850s. Victoria’s capital city is Melbourne.
Since how many years are the Aboriginal people living in mainland Australia and Tasmania?
40,000 and 60,000 years
10,000 and 30,000 years
20,000 and 30,000 years
50,000 and 70,000 years
Historically, Aboriginal people are from mainland Australia and Tasmania. They have lived here for between 40 000 and 60 000 years.
In which year gold was discovered in the Colonies of New South Wales and Victoria?
1820
1751
1851
1720
In 1851, gold was discovered in the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria. People from all around the world came to these colonies to try their luck at making a fortune. Chinese people arriving at this time were the first large group of migrants not from Europe. In 10 years, the population more than doubled.
In which city, High Court of Australia and Australian Parliament located?
Melbourne
Sydney
Canberra
Brisbane
Canberra is home to important national institutions, such as Parliament House and the High Court of Australia.
On which of the following days Citizenship Ceremony programmes are held at many places across Australia?
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
Australia Day
None of the above
Australia Day is the day that we honour our history and all the people who have made this nation great. It is a day to rejoice in the present and commit to a happy and prosperous future together. For this reason, it is a day when many citizenship ceremonies are held across the country.
After which World war migration of non British people to Australia increased heavily?
World War I
World War II
A wave of non-British migration came after World War II, when millions of people in Europe had to leave their homelands. Large numbers came to Australia to build a new life.
In which state in Australia are most of the large mining projects located?
Queensland
Victoria
South Australia
Western Australia
Western Australia is the largest state. The east of the state is mostly desert, while the south-west is a rich agricultural and wine-growing area. The state is home to many large mining projects. About three-quarters of the state’s population lives in Perth, the capital city.
Which of the following state is well known as wine regions and have rugged coastline?
South Australia
Western Australia
Victoria
Tasmania
South Australia has a rugged coastline and many famous wine regions. Adelaide, the capital city, has many examples of fine colonial architecture.
Is Sydney's Harbour Bridge and Opera House are considered National icons of Australia?
Yes
No
Sydney is the capital city of New South Wales and is the nation’s largest city. Sydney’s Harbour Bridge and Opera House are national icons.
On which of these days Anzac Day is celebrated in Australia?
25 April
25 May
25 March
25 November
Anzac Day is observed on 25 April each year. Anzac Day is named after the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, which landed at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War I on 25 April 1915.
In which year did the British colonies unite and come under one umbrella called Commonwealth of Australia?
1601
1701
1801
1901
In 1901, the colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia. At that time, Australia’s population was counted at about four million people. This number did not include the Indigenous people.
What happened in Australia on 1 January 1901?
The Australian Constitution was changed by a referendum
The Australian Constitution came into effect
The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps was formed
None of the above
The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 is the legal document that sets out the basic rules for the government of Australia. The Australian Constitution was originally passed as part of a British Act of Parliament in 1900. On 1 January 1901, when the Constitution took effect, the Australian colonies became one independent nation, the Commonwealth of Australia.
Commonwealth of Australia is a federation of states and territories?
Yes
No
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.
What is the current approximate population of Australia?
36 million people
12 million people
32 million people
25 million people
Today, Australia has a population of about 25 million people. Over one quarter of these people were born overseas. Australia is greatly enriched by the contribution these people make to our nation. While we celebrate the diversity of Australia’s people, we also aim to build a cohesive and unified nation.
Canberra is the capital of Australia?
Yes
No
Canberra is Australia’s capital city, and each state and mainland territory has its own capital.
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