Australian History Quiz

When did Australia become a nation?

• 1788

• 1901

• 1914

• 2000

What were certain minority groups not granted under the Australian Constitution?

• The right to freedom of speech

• The right to public assembly

• The right to vote

• The right to education

What is a minority group?

• A group with the most power in society

• A group with equal power to the majority

• A group with less control or power over their lives than members of a dominant or majority group

• A group that is the largest in number

What is a census?

• A) A law regarding population control

• B) A survey of land and property

• C) An official count of the population

• D) A government policy on minorities

According to the 1901 Census data, which group was not surveyed?

• A) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population

• B) Median age

• C) Australian-born

• D) Married population

At what age does a citizen in Australia have the right to vote?

• 16

• 18

• 21

• 25

Who were allowed to vote in federal elections in Australia in 1901?

• Any citizen of Australia

• Only white, male, British citizens over 21 years of age

• Women and Indigenous Australians

• All adults over the age of 18

What is compulsory for citizens of Australia regarding elections?

• To run for office

• To vote in federal elections only

• To vote in any election

• To participate in protests and petitions

What strategies did many minority groups in Australia use to make changes throughout the 20th century?

• Educational programs

• Protests and petitions

• Economic investments

• Military actions

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What happened to Aboriginal peoples by the time of Federation in 1901?

• Their population increased significantly.

• They gained more political power.

• They were pushed out into marginal land and their numbers declined.

• They started moving into urban areas.