Quiz on the History of Australia

What was the average life expectancy in Australia for males as mentioned in the video?

• 75.5 years
• 81.3 years
• 85.4 years
• 70.2 years

Which of the following cities is NOT mentioned as one of Australia's major metropolitan areas?

• Sydney
• Melbourne
• Canberra
• Brisbane

What significant change occurred in Australia around 1870 regarding life expectancy?

• It increased to 50 years
• It decreased to 34 years
• It remained the same
• It increased to 81.3 years

What was the primary reason for the British government to send convicts to Australia?

• To establish trade routes
• To populate the colonies after losing America
• To find gold
• To explore new territories

Which European country first made documented landfall on the Australian coast?

• France
• Spain
• Netherlands
• Portugal

What was the name of the first fleet that transported convicts to Australia?

• The First Armada
• The First Fleet
• The Convict Fleet
• The New South Fleet

What was the primary focus of the Dutch East India Company during the Age of Discovery?

• Mapping Australia
• Establishing colonies
• Spice trade
• Exploring the Americas

What was the outcome of the Eureka Stockade in 1854?

• A successful rebellion
• A peaceful protest
• A defeat for the miners
• The establishment of a new colony

Which policy was introduced in Australia to restrict immigration based on race?

• The White Australia Policy
• The Immigration Reform Act
• The Equal Opportunity Act
• The Multicultural Policy

What event significantly marked the beginning of British settlement in Australia?

• The arrival of Captain Cook
• The establishment of Sydney Cove
• The discovery of gold
• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles