Australian History Study Guides

Why did disease have a disastrous impact on Aboriginal Australians after Europeans traveled to Australia?

• The Australian colonists refused to treat the Aboriginal Australians.

• The Aboriginal Australians did not have any medical knowledge.

• The Aboriginal Australians did not have immunity to European diseases.

• The Australian colonies did not have enough doctors to treat everyone.

Which language was spoken by the first European settlers in Australia?

• Australian

• Chinese

• English

• Dutch

Which of the following correctly describes the effect of European colonization on the languages of the Aboriginal peoples of Australia?

• Native languages have been standardized and given an alphabet.

• Colonizers were able to successfully preserve many native languages.

• Many of the Aboriginal languages are now extinct and few are still widely spoken.

• Most Aboriginal peoples have refused to give up their native languages for English.

Although not the first European country to reach the continent, what country colonized Australia starting in 1788?

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

• England

Which of these statements correctly states the result of English colonization in Australia?

• Because the first colonists were convicts, religion has little importance in Australia.

• Because of the Puritan influence, the Australian constitution guarantees religious freedom.

• Because most English settlers were Christian, the majority of Australians are Christian.

• Because the Church of England funded the first settlements, the majority of Australians are Anglican

What impact did the colonization of Australia have on the continent's Aboriginal peoples?

• They were forced to relocate to New Zealand.

• Many died from the diseases brought by the colonists.

• They benefited from trade with the colonists and grew rich.

• Their population grew thanks to the new foods and medicines.

The head of the Australian government is the

• monarch

• parliament.

• prime minister.

• governor-general

Who makes the laws in a presidential democratic government?

• the president

• the legislature

• both the president and the legislature

• the people who vote for the president

The leader of the government of Australia is the prime minister. This means that

• the form of government in Australia is the same as in the United States.

• Australia has a parliamentary form of government.

• the leader in Australia is not a member of the legislature.

• Australia has an autocratic form of government.

What responsibility do Australian citizens have once they turn 18?

• They are required to vote in elections.

• They are required to serve in the military.

• They must officially join a national political party.

• They must pass a test to remain Australian citizens.