Chapter 1 · 75 questions
Australia and its people
The land, its First Peoples, waves of migration, and the multicultural society that makes Australia unique.
Sample questions
Who are recognised as the first inhabitants of Australia?
- · British settlers
- ✓ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- · Dutch explorers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are recognised as Australia's first inhabitants, with a history on the continent stretching back tens of thousands of years.
In which year did the First Fleet arrive at Sydney Cove, marking the beginning of British settlement in Australia?
- · 1770
- ✓ 1788
- · 1820
The First Fleet arrived at Sydney Cove on 26 January 1788, establishing the first European settlement in Australia.
On what date did the Australian colonies federate to form the Commonwealth of Australia?
- · 26 January 1788
- · 25 April 1915
- ✓ 1 January 1901
The six Australian colonies federated on 1 January 1901, creating the Commonwealth of Australia as a new nation.