Australian Citizenship Practice Test 1

It's not hard for one to imagine that long before anyone else showed up, sun-kissed Australia was home sweet home to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; these people are basically the original Australians with a history that goes way back, making their cultures the longest-lasting ones around. You can learn more about this in our Australia People practice test.

Essentially, Australia's history is very old, wise, and extremely interesting. Zooming forward a bit, migration to Australia was essentially like an enormous movement in the 20th century; there were moments when everyone wanted in, especially when the government laid out the welcome mat for people from Britain. Please come here, they said, and many British people did exactly that. These historical aspects are covered in our citizenship test.

Now we turn to the topic of: rules and how Australia goes with them. If you've hit 18 and call Australia your home, you must add your name to the list of voters. It's not just for enjoyment – if you're on it, voting isn't optional -- you must come and vote in federal and state or territory appointments. These civic responsibilities are detailed in our Democratic Beliefs and Rights section.

But changing rules in this country? That's a different event. If you want to adjust the Australian Constitution, you must convince an array of people. A significant quotient of voters in a significant quotient of states plus a majority of voters everywhere in Australia need to agree. You can explore these governance structures in our Government and Law practice test.

Let's not forget, being mean to someone in a manner that hurts them is total taboo here. It's a big mistake, just like anywhere else, and can land you into serious trouble. And, yes, if they call your number, you might have a jury duty notice hitting your mailbox, making you a part of the legal process. These legal aspects are covered in our citizenship test.

The Senate, or what some call the Upper House, is essentially Australia's checkpoint for checking laws--and making sure they're spectacular before they pass. In regards to interesting, Australia isn't only beach parties and crocodile wrestling. The Northern Territory will hit you with the tropics in the north but keep you guessing with its red desert dirt in the south. You can test your knowledge on these aspects in our citizenship practice test.

Specifically flags: Australia's National Flag is flying high with a versatile trio of designs—the Union Jack reminding us of the British touch, the Commonwealth Star representing states and territories with its seven points, and the Southern Cross, which is like having the starry night all over a flag. These symbols are explained in our Australian citizenship videos.

Australia's friendship with Great Britain and Ireland isn't simply a fling; it shaped the core of Australia's tenor today: from culture and chit discussion, to the nitty-gritty of the law. When the first 11 convict ships dropped anchor back on 26 January 1788, it wasn't simply a drop in the ocean; it marked the start of European settlement. These historical events are covered in our Australian citizenship test.

Equality is very important here too - whether you're a male or a female, you can serve in the Australian Defence Force, have the same rights in courts, and basically do anything. These values are central to our Australian Values practice test.

And have you seen Queensland and Western Australia? Queensland's got everything - beaches, reefs, forests, just performs well as the best place to spend time with friends. And Western Australia? Massive! Most of it's desert--but there's also this spectacular wine spot in the south-west, plus Perth, where essentially everyone lives. You can find more about Australia's geography in our citizenship test questions.

To test your overall knowledge, try our mock citizenship test. For more comprehensive information on Australian citizenship, visit our theaustraliantest.com or explore our citizenship section.