Australian Citizenship Test

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

Name the colours present on the Aboriginal flag of Australia?

• Black, blue, and white

• Green, gold and white

• Black, white, and red

• Black, red, and yellow

What marked the beginning of the European settlement in Australia?

• When the first 13 convict ships arrived from Great Britain

• When the first 11 convict ships arrived from Great Britain

• When the first 15 convict ships arrived from Great Britain

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

• Senate majority

• House majority

• Double majority

• None of the above

Which of the following is the opening sentence of the Citizenship pledge?

• Whose democratic beliefs I share

• From this time forward, under God

• Whose laws I will uphold and obey

In Australia what turns a bill into the law?

• The signature of the Prime Minister

• The signature of the Queen

• The signature of every sitting member of parliament

• The signature of the Governor-General

Name the town located near Australia's centre.

• Dubbo

• Alice Springs

• Emerald

• Roma

What is the national anthem of Australia called?

• Advance Australia Fair

• God Save the Queen

• The Star-Spangled Banner

• God Defend Australia

What do we remember on Anzac Day?

• The landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove

• The landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli, Turkey

• The arrival of the first free settlers from Great Britain

The decisions made by the parliamentary representatives are answerable to

• The representatives who can make decisions without having to answer to anybody

• The Governor-General, the Australian Head of State

• The people via elections