Trivia Quiz: History Of Australia

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    What does cultural diversity mean?

    • It means having one type of culture.
    • It means changing your culture.
    • It means having several different types of culture in one place.
    • It means not having any culture at all.
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Welcome to the trivia Quiz on History of Australia. It is perfect for those of us who have just learned about the people of Australia and the struggles they have overcome to get to their present. Do you think that you have what it takes to tackle it? Take up this quiz and get to learn some more about it. All the best!

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  • 2. 

    Which of the following is not a benefit of multiculturalism?

    • We get to learn about people different from us and how they live.

    • We get to try new foods and activities from different cultures.

    • Different cultural groups only socialise with people from their original culture.

    • We get to experience festivals that come from other cultures.

    Correct Answer
    A. Different cultural groups only socialise with people from their original culture.
    Explanation
    Multiculturalism promotes diversity and encourages interaction and understanding between different cultural groups. It allows individuals to learn about people from different backgrounds, try new foods and activities, and experience festivals from other cultures. However, the statement "Different cultural groups only socialise with people from their original culture" contradicts the idea of multiculturalism, as it suggests segregation and limited interaction between cultures.

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following would not be a stereotypical image that foreigners might have of Australia?

    • People having BBQ.

    • Dangerous animals like crocodiles and snakes.

    • Lots of art galleries and museums.

    • People surfing or sunbathing.

    Correct Answer
    A. Lots of art galleries and museums.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Lots of art galleries and museums." This is because the other options mentioned in the question, such as people having BBQ, dangerous animals, and people surfing or sunbathing, are commonly associated with Australia in stereotypical images. However, the presence of numerous art galleries and museums is not typically considered a stereotype of Australia.

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    Which of the following qualities is not a good example of mateship?

    • Helping your neighbour to lift their shopping.

    • Having people to stay at your house, whose home has been flooded.

    • Only looking after your own friends in an accident.

    • Doing the shopping for a ederly person who lives near you.

    Correct Answer
    A. Only looking after your own friends in an accident.
    Explanation
    The concept of mateship is about showing support, loyalty, and friendship to others, especially in times of need. Helping your neighbor, accommodating people whose homes have been flooded, and doing shopping for an elderly person nearby are all examples of mateship as they involve assisting and caring for others. However, only looking after your own friends in an accident goes against the spirit of mateship, as it shows favoritism and neglect towards others who may also need help.

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  • 5. 

    Which group of people came to Australia before 1788?

    • European settlers

    • Aboriginal Australians from Indonesia

    • Chinese miners

    • Kanaka workers from the Pacific Islands

    Correct Answer
    A. Aboriginal Australians from Indonesia
    Explanation
    Before 1788, Aboriginal Australians from Indonesia came to Australia. This refers to the indigenous people who inhabited the continent for thousands of years before the arrival of European settlers. They migrated from Indonesia to Australia through land bridges that existed during the last ice age. This migration occurred over many generations, resulting in the establishment of diverse Aboriginal cultures across the continent.

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    What test was given to try to stop non-white, non-Eurpean migrants from coming to Australia?

    • A fitness test.

    • A dictation test.

    • A maths test.

    • A history of Australia test.

    Correct Answer
    A. A dictation test.
    Explanation
    A dictation test was given to try to stop non-white, non-European migrants from coming to Australia. This test involved potential migrants having to write out a passage in a European language that was randomly chosen by immigration officials. The purpose of this test was to exclude those who were not fluent in a European language and to create barriers for non-white, non-European migrants from entering the country.

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    Which of these major cultural groups came to Australia before 1900?

    • The Lebanese community.

    • The Greek community.

    • Pacific Island workers.

    • Vietnamese refugees.

    Correct Answer
    A. Pacific Island workers.
    Explanation
    The Pacific Island workers came to Australia before 1900. This can be inferred from the fact that the other cultural groups mentioned, such as the Lebanese community, Greek community, and Vietnamese refugees, are not specified to have arrived before 1900. Therefore, the Pacific Island workers are the only major cultural group mentioned that can be confirmed to have come to Australia before 1900.

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    Which of these cultural groups came to Australia after 1900?

    • The British colonisers.

    • The Greek community.

    • Chinese miners.

    • Irish settlers.

    Correct Answer
    A. The Greek community.
    Explanation
    The Greek community came to Australia after 1900. This is because Greece experienced economic and political instability during the early 20th century, leading many Greeks to migrate to other countries in search of better opportunities. Australia was one of the destinations for Greek immigrants, and they established a strong community there, contributing to the cultural diversity of the country.

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    Why was the White Australia Policy introduced?

    • Because everyone in the country was racist.

    • The government was worried about violence towards migrant workers from Asia.

    • The government wanted to have as many white English-speaking immigrants as possible.

    • The Prime Minister didn't like people from the Pacific Islands.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. The government was worried about violence towards migrant workers from Asia.
    A. The government wanted to have as many white English-speaking immigrants as possible.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is that the government was worried about violence towards migrant workers from Asia and that the government wanted to have as many white English-speaking immigrants as possible. This suggests that the White Australia Policy was introduced as a means to protect Asian migrant workers from violence and to promote a predominantly white, English-speaking population in the country.

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  • 10. 

    In your own words, what was the White Australia Policy?

  • 11. 

    Give three reasons why people might move to Australia.

  • 12. 

    Who was you rinfluential Australian and why are they improtant to Australia?

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