Free Australian citizenship Practice Test - Page 8

The uniforms of our national sports teams are usually _____

  • Gold and green
  • Gold and white
  • Gold and blue
  • Gold and red
Explanation
The uniforms of our national sports teams are usually green and gold

What is the national gemstone of Australia ?

  • Sapphire
  • Opal
  • Diamond
  • Tourmaline
Explanation
The opal is Australia’s national gemstone. In Aboriginal legend, a rainbow touched the earth and created the colours of the opal.

Australia's national anthem's name is:

  • Advance Australia Young
  • Advance Australia Fair
  • Advance Australia Land
  • Advance Australia Water
Explanation
‘Advance Australia Fair’ is Australia’s national anthem. It is sung on occasions of national importance. It is also sung at Australian citizenship ceremonies, major sporting events and at school. It unites the nation and is a public expression of the joy and pride in being Australian.

National anthem of Australia begins with the sentence:

  • Advance Australia Fair
  • Australians all let us rejoice
  • In joyful strains then let us sing
  • None of the above

What is the significance of 26th January?

  • We celebrate Australia Day
  • We celebrate Queen Birthday
  • We celebrate Anzac Day
  • We celebrate Christmas Day
Explanation
On 26 January each year, we celebrate Australia Day. Australia Day is a public holiday in every state and territory in Australia.

Who announces the Australian of the Year Awards in Canberra ?

  • The Governor-General
  • The Queen
  • The Prime Minister
  • The Premier
Explanation
On the eve of Australia Day, the Prime Minister announces the Australian of the Year Awards in Canberra.

What is the significance of 25th April?

  • We celebrate Anzac Day
  • We celebrate Australia Day
  • We celebrate Queen Birthday
  • We celebrate Christmas Day
Explanation
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.

Kangaroos are native Australian animals and emus are native Australian birds.

  • True
  • False
Explanation
Kangaroos are native Australian animals and emus are native Australian birds.

Which government system prevails in Australia?

  • Communist
  • Democracy
  • Capitalist
  • None of the above
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.

Regarding Australian beliefs, which of the below statements is NOT correct?

  • We believe in peace, freedom and equality
  • We believe in respect, freedom and equality
  • We believe in violence, respect, domination and equality
  • None of the above
Explanation
Australians believe in peace, respect, freedom and equality. An important part of being Australian is respecting other people’s differences and choices, even if you don’t agree with those choices.

Which is the main feature of being an Australian?

  • Respecting other people's differences and choices
  • Respecting other people's differences and being yourself
  • Respecting indigenous people's differences and choices
  • None of the above
Explanation
Australians believe in peace, respect, freedom and equality. An important part of being Australian is respecting other people’s differences and choices, even if you don’t agree with those choices. It is about treating people fairly and giving all Australians equal opportunities and freedoms, no matter where they come from, what their traditions are, or whether they are male or female.

What does it mean to be a respectful Australian?

  • Treating people unfairly and giving them unequal opportunities and freedoms.
  • False
  • Treating people fairly and giving all Australians equal opportunities and freedoms, no matter where they come from, what their traditions are, or whether they are male or female.
  • Being born in Australia.
Explanation
Australians believe in peace, respect, freedom and equality. An important part of being Australian is respecting other people’s differences and choices, even if you don’t agree with those choices. It is about treating people fairly and giving all Australians equal opportunities and freedoms, no matter where they come from, what their traditions are, or whether they are male or female.

From the below mentioned statements which is the correct one regarding Australian fairness?

  • You have the same rights and liberties no matter where you came from
  • Respecting other people’s differences and choices, even if you don’t agree with those choices.
  • Men and women have equal opportunities and freedoms
  • All of the above
Explanation
Australians believe in peace, respect, freedom and equality. An important part of being Australian is respecting other people’s differences and choices, even if you don’t agree with those choices. It is about treating people fairly and giving all Australians equal opportunities and freedoms, no matter where they come from, what their traditions are, or whether they are male or female.

What has shaped our country and culture and is a reason why so many people want to become Australian?

  • Democratic beliefs
  • Republican beliefs
  • Communism beliefs
  • None of the above
Explanation
The democratic beliefs have shaped our country and culture and are a reason why so many people want to become Australian. It is therefore very important that you understand these democratic beliefs, and the rights and liberties that all Australian people respect.

Which of these statements is correct regarding Australia's government?

  • The government is elected by the people
  • The Prime Minister chooses our Members of Parliament
  • The King of Australia chooses people to form the Australian Parliament
  • The Governor-General chooses our Members of Parliament
Explanation
Australia’s system of government is a parliamentary democracy. This means that all Australians are involved in how the country is governed. The power of the government comes from the Australian people because Australian citizens regularly vote for people to represent them in parliament. Only parliament has the power to make and change the laws that govern the country.

A major influence on Australia's history, culture and political institutions has come from _________ heritage

  • American
  • British and Irish
  • Asian
  • French and Russian
Explanation
Early free settlers were from Great Britain and Ireland. This British and Irish heritage has had a major influence on Australia’s history, culture and political institutions.

The commonwealth of Australia consists of ____ territories.

  • 5
  • 2
  • 8
  • 7
Explanation
The Commonwealth of Australia is a federation of states and territories. There are six states and two mainland territories.

What are the responsibilities of the local government?

  • defence
  • forestry
  • rubbish collection
  • police
Explanation
Local governments (and the Australian Capital Territory Government) are responsible for rubbish collection.

The Bill becomes a law when __________ signs the Bill.

  • Senate
  • Governor-General
  • The House of Representatives
  • The Queen
Explanation
When the Governor-General signs the Bill, it becomes a law. This is called Royal Assent.

Why did people from all around the world come to New South Wales and Victoria in 1851?

  • To try their luck at making a fortune
  • To make money
  • To do the farming
  • None of the above
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. Chinese people arriving at this time were the first large group of migrants not from Europe. In 10 years, the population more than doubled.

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