What was the perspective of the convicts sent to Australia?
Unit 2 - Revision 1 - Making and Transforming the Australian N

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They saw it as a punishment
They saw it as a vacation
They saw it as a business opportunity
They saw it as a cultural exchange
Answer explanation
The convicts sent to Australia primarily viewed their transportation as a punishment for their crimes, as it was a consequence of their legal transgressions rather than a positive experience or opportunity.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What opportunity did some convicts see in being sent to Australia?
A chance for a fresh start
A chance to return home
A chance to become wealthy
A chance to learn new skills
Answer explanation
Some convicts saw being sent to Australia as a chance for a fresh start, escaping their past and the opportunity to build a new life in a new land, rather than focusing solely on wealth or skills.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of "Dreaming" in cultural context?
To explain scientific theories
To explain creation, laws, and connections between people and land
To entertain children
To predict the future
Answer explanation
In many cultures, dreaming serves to explain creation, laws, and the connections between people and their land, reflecting shared beliefs and values, rather than merely predicting the future or entertaining.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "Contestability" refer to in history?
The idea that history is fixed and unchangeable
The idea that history can be interpreted in different ways based on evidence
The belief that history is irrelevant
The notion that history is purely fictional
Answer explanation
"Contestability" in history refers to the idea that history can be interpreted in different ways based on evidence. This perspective allows for multiple viewpoints and interpretations, contrasting with the notion of fixed history.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What type of farming and animals damaged the land during colonialism?
Indigenous farming and animals.
European farming and animals like sheep and cattle.
Asian farming and animals.
African farming and animals.
Answer explanation
European farming introduced practices and animals like sheep and cattle that led to overgrazing and land degradation, significantly damaging the environment during colonialism.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Under whose law was the land divided and owned during colonialism?
Indigenous law.
British law.
American law.
French law.
Answer explanation
During colonialism, land was primarily divided and owned under British law, which established legal frameworks for land ownership in many colonies, overriding indigenous systems.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happened to First Nations languages, cultures, and traditions during colonialism?
They were preserved and celebrated.
They were damaged or lost.
They were integrated into European culture.
They were taught in schools.
Answer explanation
During colonialism, First Nations languages, cultures, and traditions were severely damaged or lost due to suppression, forced assimilation, and the imposition of European values, leading to a decline in their practice and transmission.
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