Free Australian citizenship Practice Test - Page 3

The lower half of the Aboriginal Flag of Australia symbolizes...

  • The Australian Aboriginal people
  • The spiritual and earth association to Australian land
  • The Sun
  • The Moon
Explanation
The Australian Aboriginal Flag is black, red and yellow. It has three important parts, and the most common interpretation of the colours is:

• The top half is black and represents the Aboriginal people of Australia.
• The bottom half is red and represents the earth and a spiritual relation to the land.
• The yellow circle represents the sun.

What is the significance of the yellow circle in the Australian Aboriginal Flag?

  • Represents the Aboriginal people of Australia
  • Represents the earth and a spiritual relation to the land
  • Represents the Sun
  • Represents the Moon
Explanation
The Australian Aboriginal Flag is black, red and yellow. It has three important parts, and the most common interpretation of the colours is:

• The top half is black and represents the Aboriginal people of Australia.
• The bottom half is red and represents the earth and a spiritual relation to the land.
• The yellow circle represents the sun.

Which colours do you identify as part of the Torres Strait Islander Flag?

  • Green, blue, red and white
  • Green, blue, black and white
  • Green, blue, yellow and white
  • Green, blue, yellow and orange
Explanation
The Torres Strait Islander Flag is green, blue, black and white.

Green stripes in the Torres Strait Islander Flag symbolize the.

  • Land
  • People
  • Sea
  • Sun
Explanation
The green stripes represent the land.

The blue panel present in the Torres Strait Islander Flag signifies...

  • The land
  • The people
  • The sea
  • The sun
Explanation
The blue panel in the centre represents the sea.

The black lines present in the Torres Strait Islander Flag symbolize:

  • The land
  • The sea
  • The Torres Strait Islander people
  • The sky
Explanation
The black lines represent the Torres Strait Islander people.

What does the white dancer's headdress in the centre of the Torres Strait Islander flag symbolize?

  • The seafaring traditions of Torres Strait Islanders
  • The five major island groups of the Torres Strait
  • The unity and identity of all Torres Strait Islanders
  • The importance of peace and navigation to Torres Strait Islanders
Explanation
The white dancer’s headdress in the centre is a symbol for all Torres Strait Islanders.

The points symbolize the white colour of the star in the Torres Strait Islands flag.

  • The island groups in the Torres Strait
  • A symbol of peace
  • A symbol for all Torres Strait Islanders
  • None of the above
Explanation
The points of the white star represent the island groups in the Torres Strait.

The white colour of the Torres Strait Islander Flag is a symbol of....

  • work
  • energy
  • war
  • peace
Explanation
The Torres Strait Islander Flag is green, blue, black and white. The colour white is a symbol of peace.

What was discovered in the colonies of Victoria and New South Wales in the year 1851?

  • Silver
  • Diamonds
  • Gold
  • Platinum
Explanation
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.

Which of the following statements is true ?

  • Capital is present only for one Australian territory
  • A few states alone have capital city
  • Each state and mainland territory have a capital of its own
  • All of the above
Explanation
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.

Which state is home to many large mining projects ?

  • Western Australia
  • South Australia
  • Queensland
  • Victoria
Explanation
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.

When is Australia Day celebrated?

  • 26 January
  • 24 January
  • 28 January
  • 25 January
Explanation
On 26 January each year, we celebrate Australia Day. Australia Day is a public holiday in every state and territory in Australia.

Where can the Commonwealth Star be found on the Australian National Flag?

  • Besides the Union Jack
  • Over the Union Jack
  • Under the Union Jack
  • All of the above
Explanation
The Commonwealth Star is under the Union Jack. This star has seven points, one point for each of the six states and one for the territories.

What is the official symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia?

  • Commonwealth Coat of Arms
  • Golden wattle
  • Opal
  • Star
Explanation
The Commonwealth Coat of Arms is the official symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia. It represents our national unity. It identifies the authority and property of the Commonwealth of Australia.

What is the type of government in Australia ?

  • Autocracy
  • Democracy
  • Dictatorship
  • Despotism
Explanation
Australia is a democracy. A democracy is a system of government in which citizens freely choose representatives to govern the country and make laws on their behalf.

The ability of people to express freely their views via art, literature, music, and film is termed as freedom of

  • Travel
  • Expression
  • Speech
  • Life
Explanation
Freedom of expression allows people to express their views through art, film, music and literature.

In Australia equality signifies:

  • Only men can enter the Defence Force and the police
  • Only women can work in the Defence Force and the police
  • Both women and men can enter the Defence Force and the police
  • None of the above
Explanation
Men and women have equal rights in Australia. Both men and women can join the Australian Defence Force and the police. Men and women are treated equally in courts of law.

When did the first batch of 11 convict ships land in Australia after sailing from Great Britain?

  • on 26 January 1988
  • on 26 January 1688
  • on 26 January 1788
  • on 26 January 1888
Explanation
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 is Australia’s Head of State ?

  • Queen Jane
  • Queen Victoria
  • Queen Elizabeth II
  • King Charles III
Explanation
Australia’s Head of State is the King of Australia, His Majesty King Charles III.

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