History of Australia

Prior to the arrival of the Europeans, how long did Aborigines, the native people of Australia, live there?

• 400 years

• 4,000 years

• 40,000 years

• 4 million years

The arrival of Europeans to Australia started a migration from what country?

• America

• Britain

• France

• Germany

Which of the following best describes effects of colonization on the Aborigines?

• a generally positive effect because they adopted Christianity

• a generally positive effect because it introduced civilization to them

• devastation because they were enslaved and sent to work in America

• devastation because disease, conflict, and loss of lands killed many of them

Who is credited with “discovering” Australia for the Europeans?

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Ferdinand Magellan

• James Cook

• John Cabot

What type of British citizens were brought in to establish Australia?

• military personnel

• prisoners

• royalty

• slaves

Where were the first colonial settlements in Australia founded?

• Northeastern coast along the Pacific Ocean

• Southwestern coast along the Southern Ocean

• Southeastern coast along the Pacific Ocean

• Western coasts along the Indian Ocean

The arrival of Europeans had no significant impact on the Aboriginal population.

• True

• False

What is imperialism?

• One country taking control over another country or territory

• Countries working together to solve global problems

Who were the first known inhabitants of Australia?

• The Indonesians

• The Dutch

• The British

• The Aboriginal peoples

Which explorer is credited with the first European discovery of Australia?

• Captain Arthur Phillip

• Captain James Cook

• Willam Janszoon

• Sir Joseph Banks