Free Australian citizenship Practice Test - Page 19

The first 11 convict ships arrived from Great Britain on _________.

  • 26 January 1888
  • 26 January 1788
  • 26 January 1688
  • 26 January 1988
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 Australia's population today?

  • 35 Million
  • 26 Million
  • 20 Million
  • 15 Million
Australia 2023 population is estimated at 26,439,111 people at mid year. Australia population is equivalent to 0.33% of the total world population.

What is the largest city in Australia?

  • Melbourne
  • Sydney
  • Perth
  • Brisbane
Sydney is the capital city of New South Wales and is the nation’s largest city.

Wilderness landscapes that are unspoilt are found in most parts of ____.

  • Queensland
  • South Australia
  • Tasmania
  • Northern Territory
Tasmania is the smallest state, separated from the mainland by Bass Strait. Much of the island has unspoilt wilderness landscapes.

What is Anzac Day in Australia ?

  • the anniversary of the First Fleet's arrival from Great Britain in 1788
  • Queen Elizabeth II's birthday
  • During World War I, the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landed at Gallipoli and Anzac Day is named after them
  • None of the above
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.

On the Australian Aboriginal Flag, the yellow circle represents __________,

  • The golden wattle
  • The daffodils
  • The sun
  • The land
The Australian Aboriginal Flag's yellow circle represents the sun.

Usually, _____ and ________ are the colours of the uniforms of the national sports of Australia.

  • White and green
  • Green and gold
  • Green and pink
  • Green and black
The uniforms of our national sports teams are usually green and gold.

In a peaceful country with a _______ system of government, the people of Australia are proud to live.

  • Stable
  • Unstable
  • Irresponsive
  • None of the above
We are proud to live in a peaceful country with a stable system of government. We believe that change should occur through discussion, peaceful persuasion and the democratic process. We reject violence as a way to change a person’s mind or the law.

Of the following statements about Australian heritage, choose one that is true.

  • Australia has a non religious heritage
  • Australia has a Judaeo-Christian heritage
  • Australia has a Islamic heritage
  • Australia has a Chinese heritage
Australia has a Judaeo-Christian heritage, and many Australians describe themselves as Christians. Australia has public holidays on Christian days such as Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Christmas Day.

However, the government in Australia is secular. This means that there is no official national religion.

The privileges of an Australian include which of the following?

  • Register children born overseas as Australian citizens by descent
  • Ask for consular assistance from an Australian official while overseas
  • Apply for work in the Australian Public Service or in the Australian Defence Force
  • All of the above
As an Australian citizen you have the right to:

• vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum
• apply for work in the Australian Public Service or in the Australian Defence Force
• seek election to parliament
• apply for an Australian passport and re-enter Australia freely
• ask for consular assistance from an Australian official while overseas
• register children born overseas as Australian citizens by descent.

Which of the following statements is true about Australian citizens and the Australian Defence Force (ADF)?

  • Australian citizens are required to serve in the ADF.
  • Australian citizens are prohibited from serving in the ADF.
  • Australian citizens have the right to apply for a job in the ADF.
  • Australian citizens are not eligible to apply for a job in the ADF.
Australian citizens also have the right to apply for a job in the Australian Defence Force (the Army, Navy and Air Force).

The Australian Constitution divides power between _________ arms of government.

  • 3
  • 5
  • 4
  • 2
The Australian Constitution divides power between three arms of government. Which are Legislative power, Executive power and Judicial power.

What is the other name for the Australian Government?

  • Territory Government
  • General Government
  • Commonwealth Government
  • State Government
The Australian Government is also called the Federal Government or the Commonwealth Government.

Identify the TRUE statement from below?

  • The state government operates in a different way to Australian Government
  • The states do not have separate governments
  • State governments operate in a similar way to the Australian Government
  • None of the above
State governments operate in a similar way to the Australian Government. In each state, a Governor represents the Queen of Australia.

For what responsibilities are the state and territory governments accountable?

  • Employment
  • Air safety and airports
  • Public transport
  • Food and meat inspection
State and territory governments are responsible for public transport.

In the House of Representatives, what is the party or coalition of parties with the second largest number of members called?

  • Ruling
  • Opposition
  • The Second
  • None of the above
The party or coalition of parties with the second largest number of members in the House of Representatives is known as the Opposition.

About the criminal offences in Australia, which of the following is true?

  • In Australia, it is a serious crime to show violence towards other person
  • In Australia, it is illegal to show violence towards other person
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
As in other countries, violence towards another person is illegal in Australia and is a very serious crime.

The small population of the Northern Territory live ______

  • Between Alice Springs and Darwin along the main highway
  • In Darwin
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Most of Northern Territory's small population live in the capital city, Darwin, and along the main highway between Darwin and Alice Springs, which is the main town near the centre of Australia.

About equality in Australia, which of the following statements is true?

  • In courts of law, women get privileged treatment
  • In courts of law, women and men are treated equally
  • In courts of law, women and men are treated differently
  • All of the above
Men and women have equal rights in Australia. Men and women are treated equally in courts of law.

In 1851, in the colonies of Victoria and New South Wales, what was discovered?

  • Diamonds
  • Gold
  • Silver
  • Platinum
In 1851, gold was discovered in the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria.
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