Year 10 History Rights and Freedoms Quiz 1

When was Australia declared "Terra Nuillius"?

• 1869

• 1900

• 1835

• 1901

Terra Nuillius means

• occupied land

• land that is inhabited

• unoccupied and uninhabited

• colonised land

Which Government declared Terra Nuillius

• Australian

• American

• Eurpoean

• British

What Act was first introduced in 1869?

• The Assimilation Policy

• Immigration Restriction Act

• Constitution

• Aboriginal Protection Act

Which article/section of the Constitution gave Parliament powers to make laws?

• Section 127

• Section 51

• Section 52

• Section 128

What did the Colonies become in 1901?

• Countries

• Suburbs

• Capitals

• States

What was the first Act of Parliament in 1901?

• Aboriginal Protection Act

• Immigration Restriction Act

• Assimilation Policy

• The Constitution

What power was given to Government as a result of the

Aborigines Protection Act 1909?

• To care and support Aboriginal people

• To provide welfare for the Aboriginal people

• To improve the lifestyle of Aboriginal people

• To remove Aboriginal children at any time

When did the Assimilation Policy begin?

• 1936

• 1937

• 1938

• 1939

Why was the Assimilation Policy introduced to Australia?

• To help Aboriginal people blend into Australian culture?

• To ensure that all full blooded and part blooded Aborigines are cared for.

• To ensure that all Aboriginal people are expected to attain the same manner of living as other Australians

• To ensure that all Aboriginal people are happy