Australian History Quiz

When did the first English settlers arrive? 

• 1788
• 1688
• 1988
• 1588

What was an immediate consequence of English settlers? 

• Better weather
• Epidemics of European diseases
• Water shortage
• World War I

Where did the Aborigines settle primarily? 

• Inland / Outback
• Islands
• Well-watered costal areas
• Under water

How long has Australia been inhabited?

• Somewhere between 40,000 and 60,000 years
• 226 years
• Approximately 2,013 years

Imperialism is....?

• Creating expensive produce for export
• Creating territories for people to live
• Extending power and territories to create an empire

Why did Britain consider Australia for expansion of the British Empire?

• Loss of British colonies due WWII
• Loss of British colonies in America due to the American War of Independence
• They needed land for sheep

What were relations like between Indigenous Australians and other peoples who travelled to Australia?

• There was a great deal of conflict and negative feelings
• Everyone was happy and they all got along great
• Trading was occurring at the time and they were all happy and considerate of each other

Who moved to Australia after 1750?

• Dutch people
• British convicts and Immigrants
• Asian people

Why did Europe want overseas territories?

• Control trade, provide resources for industrial development
• To provide Britain with more money
• To sustain the British need for power

Where did Britain establish a significant presence?

• Japan
• Holland
• India