Lambing Flat Riots

1. What was the Lambing Flat Riots?

• a) A protest against high taxes

• b) A conflict between Chinese miners and European settlers

• c) A celebration of a successful gold discovery

• d) A religious event

1. When did the Lambing Flat Riots occur?

• a) 1851

• b) 1881

• c) 1871

• d) 1861

1. Who were the main groups involved in the Lambing Flat Riots?

• a) Indigenous Australians and British settlers

• b) Convicts and prison guards

• c) Chinese miners and European settlers

• d) Farmers and government officials

1. What was the significance of the Roll Up Flag during the Lambing Flat Riots?

• a) It was a symbol of peace and unity

• b) It represented the Chinese miners' resistance against discriminatory laws

• c) It was used for navigation during the riots

• d) It symbolised the victory of European settlers over Indigenous Australians

1. How did the Lambing Flat Riots impact Australia's multicultural landscape?

• a) It resulted in the expulsion of Chinese miners from the goldfields

• b) It led to increased harmony and cooperation among different cultural groups

• c) It promoted cultural diversity and tolerance in Australian society

• d) It had no significant impact on multiculturalism