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Australia and its people flashcards
30 cards — the question on the front, the answer and explanation on the back. Study them here, then drill them with spaced repetition in Australian Citizenship Test.
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Who are recognised as the first inhabitants of Australia?
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In which year did the First Fleet arrive at Sydney Cove, marking the beginning of British settlement in Australia?
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On what date did the Australian colonies federate to form the Commonwealth of Australia?
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What is Australia's national floral emblem?
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What are Australia's official national colours?
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What is the name of Australia's national anthem?
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Australia Day is celebrated each year on which date?
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Anzac Day is observed on which date each year?
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Which animal and bird appear on Australia's coat of arms?
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How many states make up the Commonwealth of Australia?
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What is the capital city of Australia?
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What is the capital city of New South Wales?
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Sydney — Sydney is the capital city of New South Wales and is also Australia's largest city.
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What is the capital city of Victoria?
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Melbourne — Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria and Australia's second largest city.
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What is the capital city of Queensland?
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What is the capital city of Western Australia?
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What is the capital city of South Australia?
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What is the capital city of Tasmania?
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Hobart — Hobart is the capital city of Tasmania and one of Australia's oldest cities.
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What is the capital city of the Northern Territory?
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Darwin — Darwin is the capital city of the Northern Territory.
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Which national flag is displayed in the top-left corner (canton) of the Australian National Flag?
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How many points does the large star (Commonwealth Star) on the Australian National Flag have?
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Which constellation appears on the Australian National Flag?
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Who designed the Aboriginal flag?
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What do the colours of the Aboriginal flag represent? The black represents Aboriginal people, the red represents the earth and spiritual connection, and the yellow represents —
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The Torres Strait Islander flag features a white symbol in its centre. What is that symbol?
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Which of the following best describes Australia's population?
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Anzac Day primarily commemorates which event?
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are estimated to have lived in Australia for at least how many years?
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Before Federation in 1901, how many separate British colonies existed in Australia?
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Australia has how many territories at the federal level (mainland territories governed by the Commonwealth)?
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Which explorer is credited with claiming Australia's east coast for Great Britain in 1770?
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