New Australian Citizenship Practice Tests - Page 5

"Mateship" is the term used in Australia to describe the help we give to one another or receive from one another during needy times.

• True
• False

Of the following buildings, which one does not have the national icon status?

• Opera House
• Green House
• Sydney’s Harbour Bridge
• Red House

The 'fair go' attitude, where every person deserves to be treated fairly, is not a belief supported by Australians.

• True
• False

Which colony in Australia was chosen by the British rule to transport convicts?

• New South Wales
• Western Australia
• South Australia
• Tasmania

Which of the following is the beginning sentence of the Citizenship Pledge?

• Whose democratic beliefs I share.
• Whose laws I will uphold and obey.
• From this time forward, under God.
• None of the above

What type of majority is required during a referendum for making amendments in the constitution of Australia?

• Double majority
• House majority
• Senate majority
• Simple majority

Of the 6 Australian states, which is the smallest?

• Tasmania
• South Australia
• Queensland
• Western Australia

The government treats all citizens equally, whatever their religion or beliefs.

• True
• False

What marked the beginning of the European settlement in Australia?

• When the first 11 convict ships arrived from Great Britain
• When the first 13 convict ships arrived from Great Britain
• When the first 15 convict ships arrived from Great Britain
• When the first 11 convict ships arrived from French

Can you name the colours on the Aboriginal flag of Australia?

• Black, blue and white
• Black, white and red
• Black, red and yellow
• Black, red and blue

How does change happen in Australia?

• By discussion, peaceful persuasion, and the democratic process.
• By discussion, violent persuasion, and the democratic process.
• By discussion, forceful persuasion, and the democratic process.
• None of the above

The Australian population in 1901 stood at

• about two million
• about five million
• about three million
• about four million

Which government takes care of the foreign affairs?

• The Australian Government
• State and territory governments
• Local governments
• None of the above

Identify the false statement regarding taxes.

• Taxes are irrelevant to Australian community.
• Benefits enjoyed by Australians are because of taxes.
• Taxes help in education, health, and other services.
• None of the above

Identify the legal authority to contact for issues heard by a magistrate or judge.

• Hall
• Parliament
• Court
• House

Name the Australian Commission which maintains Electoral Roll and conducts Federal Elections and Referendums?

• The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)
• Australian public service commission
• Australian high commission
• Australian taxation commission

Every citizen of Australia who is 18 years of age or older should

• Serve on a jury if called to do so
• Carry a passport at all times
• Do non-local community service
• None of the above

When you give or receive help from unknown persons during difficult situations, the kind act is termed as an altruistic gesture.

• Friendship
• Mateship
• Goodsship
• None of the above

A wave of non-British migration to Australia occurred after which significant event?

• The Industrial Revolution
• The Renaissance
• The French Revolution
• World War II

Name the second largest state in Australia.

• South Australia
• Queensland
• Western Australia
• Tasmania