Revision questions- Sheet 1. Write full sentence answers.

Australia and its people

1. Who are indigenous people (first inhabitants) of Australia?

2. From which parts of the country are those indigenous people?

3. What is The First Fleet?

4. When did the First Fleet arrive?

5. Where was the first colony in Australia?

6. Who was the first governor of the first colony?

7. Where were the first settlers from?

8. Where and when was gold discovered?

9. Where did the first large non-European group of migrants come from?

10. How did the number of people grow at gold rush time?
 11. What happened in 1901?

12. What happened after World War II in population?

13. What is the population number of Australia today?

14. What is the national language of Australia?

15. How many other languages are spoken in Australia?

States and territories

16. What are the states of Australia? Write their capital cities.

State Capital city

17. What are the territories of Australia? Write their capital cities.

Territory Capital city

18. What is the capital city of Australia? Where is it located?

19. What is the largest national city and in which state?

20. Which is the largest Australian state?

21. Which is the smallest Australian state in general?

22. Which is the smallest Australian mainland state?

23. In which state is the Great Barrier Reef located?

24. Which are the two largest cities in the Northern Territory?

25. Write the correct state under each flag.

26. When do we celebrate Australia Day and why?

27. What type of celebrations happen on Australia day?

28. When do we celebrate Anzac Day and why?

29. What do we remember on Anzac Day?

30. What are the three parts of Australian national flag?

31. Describe the Commonwealth Star.

32. What do colors of the Aboriginal flag mean?

33. What are the symbols and colors of Torres Islander Flag?

34. What are the elements of Commonwealth Coat of arms?

35. What is the Australian national flower?

36. What are the national colors of Australia and why?

37. What is the national gemstone of Australia?

38. What is the name of Australia’s national anthem?

39. When is the national anthem usually sung?

40. Which element from Australian flag is mentioned in the national anthem?