Test 1 of 7
Australia and its People Test 1
Format
20 MCQs
Time Limit
45 Minutes
Language
English
Booklet
Our Common Bond
This test includes questions from OCB Testable Part 1: Australia and Its People.
Pass Mark: 15/20 | Success Rate: 75%
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What type of landscape covers most of the east of Western Australia?
Rainforest.
Desert.
Mountains.
Western Australia is the largest state; its eastern part is mostly desert while the south-west is agricultural.
On which date does Australia celebrate Australia Day every year?
First Monday of January.
Last Friday of January.
26-Jan.
Australia Day is a public holiday celebrated every year on 26 January.
In which year did Australia establish its national democratic institutions and parliament?
1967.
1945.
1901.
Australia became a nation and established its federal parliament on 1 January 1901.
Which colony did the British establish first in Australia?
Queensland.
Victoria.
New South Wales.
New South Wales was the first British colony, established after the arrival of the First Fleet.
Which building serves as the meeting place for the Australian Parliament?
Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Parliament House.
Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Parliament House in Canberra is where the Senate and the House of Representatives meet to make laws.
Australia values over 100 distinct languages, including those of:
European and South American trade partners.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Early colonial settlers and explorers.
Australia is a diverse, multicultural society that highly values its linguistic heritage. This includes over 100 Indigenous languages spoken by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which are an essential part of the nation’s cultural identity and history.
What does the red color represent on the Australian Aboriginal Flag?
Birth.
Death.
Connection to the land.
The red bottom half of the flag represents the earth and the spiritual connection to the land.
Where is the Union Jack located on the Australian National Flag?
Top left.
Bottom left.
Top right.
The Union Jack occupies the top left corner (the canton) of the Australian National Flag.
Who typically performs a "Welcome to Country" ceremony?
Event organizers.
Government officials.
Local Indigenous custodian.
An Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander custodian from the local area performs a Welcome to Country.
What is a common feature of Australia Day celebrations across the country?
Religious rituals.
Political rallies.
Citizenship ceremonies.
Thousands of people become Australian citizens during special ceremonies held on Australia Day.
What does the white dancer’s headdress represent on the Torres Strait Islander Flag?
Peace.
All Torres Strait Islanders.
The sea.
The "Dhari" (headdress) is a symbol for all Torres Strait Islander people.
What does the Union Jack on the national flag represent?
History of British settlement.
Independence from Britain.
The British monarchy.
The Union Jack represents Australia’s history of British settlement and its link to the United Kingdom.
Who announces the Australian of the Year Awards on the eve of Australia Day?
Award committee members.
The Prime Minister.
Indigenous leaders.
The Prime Minister announces these awards in Canberra every year on the night before Australia Day.
Which city is the capital of New South Wales (NSW)?
Melbourne.
Sydney.
Brisbane.
Sydney is the capital of New South Wales and is the largest city in Australia.
Why do people acknowledge Traditional Custodians in an "Acknowledgement of Country"?
To pay respect.
Because of a law.
To exchange cultures.
An Acknowledgement of Country pays respect to the Traditional Custodians and their Elders.
Which groups do Australians remember on Anzac Day besides those from World War I?
All people who served and died in wars.
Only Vietnam veterans.
Only World War II veterans.
Anzac Day is a solemn day to remember all Australians who served and died in all wars and conflicts.
What are the national colours of Australia?
Blue and Red.
Green and Gold.
Black and Yellow.
Australia's national colours are green and gold, which represent the golden wattle flower.
Who served as the first Governor of the colony of New South Wales?
Captain Arthur Phillip.
A convict leader.
The British King.
Captain Arthur Phillip led the First Fleet and became the first Governor of New South Wales.
Which city in South Australia is famous for its fine colonial architecture?
Adelaide.
Brisbane.
Sydney.
Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, features many beautiful examples of colonial architecture.
What does the Commonwealth Coat of Arms symbolize for the nation?
Historical events.
Cultural diversity.
National unity.
The Coat of Arms represents national unity and identifies the authority of the Commonwealth.