4 questions

Australia and Its People

Who are the first inhabitants of Australia?

  • a.Pacific Islander traders
  • b.British settlers
  • c.Dutch explorers
  • d.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples✓

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are Australia's first inhabitants, with some of the world's oldest continuing cultures, as described in Our Common Bond.

Australia and Its People

What is the capital city of Australia?

  • a.Canberra✓
  • b.Melbourne
  • c.Sydney
  • d.Perth

Canberra is the capital city of Australia and the location of Parliament House, as noted in Our Common Bond.

Australia and Its People

Australia is home to people from many countries and backgrounds. It is often described as:

  • a.An isolated society
  • b.A one-language country
  • c.A multicultural society✓
  • d.A single-culture nation

Our Common Bond describes Australia as a stable, culturally diverse and multicultural society that has welcomed migrants from around the world.

Australia and Its People

How many states does Australia have?

  • a.Four
  • b.Eight
  • c.Six✓
  • d.Five

Australia has six states, along with two mainland territories, as set out in Our Common Bond.

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