Free Australian citizenship Practice Test - Page 21
What arrived from Great Britain on January 26, 1788?
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First Fleet
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Second Fleet
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British Fleet
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Third Fleet
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 national language of Australia ?
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Warlpiri
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English
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Tiwi
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French
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.
What is the smallest state in Australia ?
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Queensland
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Tasmania
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South Australia
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Western Australia
Tasmania is the smallest state, separated from
the mainland by Bass Strait.
Australia's Parliament House is situated in ________.
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Darwin
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Canberra
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Sydney
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Melbourne
Canberra is home to
important national institutions, such as Parliament
House and the High Court of Australia.
How many official flags does Australia have?
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5
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3
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2
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4
The Australian National Flag is the official flag of our nation. Other flags that are officially recognised and may be
flown in the community include the Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag.
Of the following, which flag has the colours green, blue, black and white?
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The Australian National Flag
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The Australian Aboriginal Flag
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The Torres Strait Islander Flag
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None of the above
The Torres Strait Islander Flag is green, blue, black
and white.
Of the following statements, choose the one that is true.
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The colours of the pearl were created when a rainbow touched the earth per Aboriginal legend
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The colours of the Jasper were created when a rainbow touched the earth per Aboriginal legend
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The colours of the opal were created when a rainbow touched the earth per Aboriginal legend
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None of the above
The opal is Australia’s national gemstone. In Aboriginal
legend, a rainbow touched the earth and created the
colours of the opal.
Identify the TRUE statement from below.
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Irrespective of their country of origin, all Australians have to treat each other with respect and dignity
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Irrespective of their race, all Australians have to treat each other with respect and dignity
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All of the above
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None of the above
We value this freedom and expect all Australians to
treat each other with dignity and respect, regardless of
their race, country of origin, gender, sexual preference,
marital status, age, disability, heritage, culture, politics,
wealth or religion.
Of the following statements, which is true?
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Torres Strait Islanders do not have a distinct cultural identity.
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Torres Strait Islanders have a distinct cultural identity.
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Torres Strait Islanders are NOT from islands to the north of Queensland.
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None of the above
Torres Strait Islanders are from islands to the north of
Queensland. They have a distinct cultural identity.
All Australian citizens have an important right and responsibility, which is _____.
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Voting
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Travelling
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Teaching
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None of the above
Voting is both an important right and responsibility
for all Australian citizens. We vote for the people we
want to represent us in parliament.
Of the following statements, which is true?
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An Australian citizen is free to return to Australia after travelling overseas
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An Australian citizen is not allowed to go out of Australia until the age of 18
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An Australian citizen is not allowed to go out of Australia
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None of the above
As an Australian citizen, you are free to travel overseas
and return to Australia. You do not need a visa to
come back to Australia.
What are the three arms of government in Australia ?
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Electoral power, Legislative power, Executive power
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Legislative power, Executive power, Judicial power
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Judicial power, Electoral power, Legislative power
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None of the above
The Australian Constitution divides power between
three arms of government. This is to stop one person
or one group of people taking over all the power to
govern Australia. Which are Legislative power, Executive power, and Judicial power.
Who elects the Members of House of Representatives?
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People of Australia
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Queen
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Prime minster
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Governor-General
Australians in each electorate vote for one person to
represent them in the House of Representatives. This
representative is called a Member of Parliament (MP).
Who appoints an Administrator in the Northern Territory?
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The Prime Minister
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The Governor-General
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The Queen
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The Governor
In the Northern Territory, an Administrator is appointed by the Governor-General. The role and
responsibilities of the Administrator are similar to those of a state Governor.
For which of the following responsibilities are local governments responsible?
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Health services and hospitals
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Railways
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Local roads, footpaths, bridges
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Roads and road traffic control
Local governments (and the Australian Capital Territory
Government) are responsible for local roads, footpaths, bridges.
The MPs or Senators are chosen by _______ to become ministers.
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The Prime Minister
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The Queen
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The Governor-General
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The Premier
The Prime Minister chooses MPs or Senators to
become ministers. Ministers are responsible for
important areas of government, such as employment, Indigenous affairs or the Treasury.
Who controls the road and traffic rules?
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Local Governments
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State Governments
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Australian Government
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None of the above
Road and traffic rules are controlled by state and
territory governments. People can be fined large
amounts of money or even sent to prison for breaking
traffic laws.
In the center of the Torres Strait Islander Flag, a white dancer's headdress represents ______.
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A symbol of peace
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A symbol for all Torres Strait Islanders
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The Torres Strait's island groups
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None of the above
The Torres Strait Islander Flag's white dancer’s headdress in the centre is a
symbol for all Torres Strait Islanders.
In 1851, what was the reason for people from all across the world to come to New South Wales and Victoria ?
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To try their luck at making a fortune
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To make money
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To do the farming
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None of the above
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.
What is the other name of "Senate" ?
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The House of Representatives
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The Upper House
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The Lower House
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None of the above
The Senate is sometimes called the Upper House,
the House of Review or the States’ House.
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