Q1easy
When did European settlement in Australia start?
- A26 January 1788Correct
- B1 January 1901
- C25 April 1915
- D26 January 1949
The fact states that European settlement started when the First Fleet arrived from Great Britain on 26 January 1788.
Early European settlement
23 questions on early european settlement, part of Australia and its people. Every answer is drawn from Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond.
Q2medium
A student is making a timeline of early European settlement in Australia. Which event should they place on 26 January 1788?
- AThe arrival of the First Fleet from Great BritainCorrect
- BThe opening of the first Australian Parliament
- CThe landing at Gallipoli
- DThe introduction of Australian citizenship
According to the fact, European settlement started when the First Fleet arrived from Great Britain on 26 January 1788.
Q3hard
Which statement best explains the significance of 26 January 1788 in relation to European settlement in Australia?
- AIt marks the arrival of the First Fleet from Great Britain, which began European settlement.Correct
- BIt marks the day Australia became a federation under one national government.
- CIt marks the first arrival of people on the Australian continent.
- DIt marks the date Australia adopted its current national flag.
The fact identifies 26 January 1788 as the date the First Fleet arrived from Great Britain, starting European settlement in Australia.
Q4easy
What did the First Fleet consist of?
- AThe first 11 convict shipsCorrect
- BThe first 11 trading ships
- CThe first 11 naval warships
- DThe first 11 passenger ferries
The fact states that the First Fleet consisted of the first 11 convict ships.
Q5hard
Which conclusion is best supported by the fact about the First Fleet?
- AThe First Fleet refers to a group of 11 convict ships.Correct
- BThe First Fleet refers to the first 11 free-settler ships.
- CThe First Fleet refers to 11 ships used only for trade.
- DThe First Fleet refers to 11 ships from many different later fleets.
The only conclusion directly supported by the fact is that the First Fleet was a group consisting of the first 11 convict ships.
Q6easy
At the time of early European settlement, what problem did British jails have?
- AThey could not hold the large number of people imprisoned for crimes.Correct
- BThey had no prisoners at all.
- CThey were only used for people who had not committed crimes.
- DThey were located in Australia.
The fact states that, at the time of early European settlement, British jails could not hold the large number of people imprisoned for crimes.
Q7medium
A student is explaining one situation in Britain during early European settlement. Which statement matches the fact?
- ABritish jails were overcrowded with many people imprisoned for crimes.Correct
- BBritish jails had plenty of empty space for prisoners.
- CBritish jails held only people imprisoned for debt, not crimes.
- DBritish jails were closed because there were no crimes.
The fact supports the statement that British jails could not hold the large number of people imprisoned for crimes, meaning they were overcrowded.
Q8hard
Which concept best summarises the issue described in the fact about Britain at the time of early European settlement?
- APrison overcrowding caused by many people being imprisoned for crimesCorrect
- BA lack of laws defining crimes
- CA shortage of prison guards in Australia
- DThe end of imprisonment as a punishment in Britain
The fact describes British jails being unable to hold the large number of people imprisoned for crimes, which is best summarised as prison overcrowding.
Q9easy
Who decided to transport convicts to the new colony of New South Wales?
- AThe British GovernmentCorrect
- BThe French Government
- CThe Spanish Government
- DThe Dutch Government
The fact states that the British Government decided to transport convicts to the new colony of New South Wales.
Q10medium
A student is describing early European settlement in Australia and says that convicts were sent to the new colony of New South Wales. Which government made this decision?
- AThe British GovernmentCorrect
- BThe Australian Government
- CThe New Zealand Government
- DThe American Government
According to the fact, it was the British Government that decided to transport convicts to New South Wales.
Q11hard
Which statement best reflects the role of the British Government in the early European settlement of New South Wales, based on the fact?
- AIt decided to transport convicts to the new colony of New South Wales.Correct
- BIt refused to send any convicts to New South Wales.
- CIt created New South Wales as a colony for free settlers only.
- DIt transferred convicts from New South Wales back to Britain.
The fact specifically says the British Government decided to transport convicts to the new colony of New South Wales.
Q12easy
Who was the first Governor of the colony of New South Wales?
- ACaptain Arthur PhillipCorrect
- BCaptain James Cook
- CGovernor Lachlan Macquarie
- DSir Henry Parkes
Captain Arthur Phillip was the first Governor of the colony of New South Wales.
Q13medium
A student is making a timeline about early European settlement in Australia and wants to label the first Governor of the colony of New South Wales. Which name should they use?
- ACaptain Arthur PhillipCorrect
- BWilliam Wentworth
- CEdmund Barton
- DJohn Macarthur
The timeline should name Captain Arthur Phillip because he was the first Governor of the colony of New South Wales.
Q14hard
Which statement correctly links Captain Arthur Phillip to the early colonial administration of New South Wales?
- AHe was the first Governor of the colony of New South Wales.Correct
- BHe was the first Prime Minister of Australia.
- CHe was the first Governor-General of Australia.
- DHe was the founder of the Australian Constitution.
The fact identifies Captain Arthur Phillip specifically as the first Governor of the colony of New South Wales.
Q15easy
What happened after the colony of New South Wales survived and developed?
- AMore colonies were established in other parts of Australia.Correct
- BNew South Wales was abandoned by settlers.
- CAll colonies in Australia were closed.
- DEuropean settlement in Australia ended.
The fact states that after the colony of New South Wales survived and developed, more colonies were established in other parts of Australia.
Q16medium
A student is describing early European settlement in Australia. Which statement correctly explains the sequence of events?
- AFirst New South Wales survived and developed, and then more colonies were established elsewhere in Australia.Correct
- BFirst colonies were established across all parts of Australia, and then New South Wales was created.
- CNew South Wales developed only after all other Australian colonies had disappeared.
- DMore colonies were established in other parts of Australia before New South Wales survived.
The fact gives a sequence: the colony of New South Wales survived and developed, and after that, more colonies were established in other parts of Australia.
Q17hard
Which concept best matches the role of New South Wales in the development of early European settlement in Australia, based on the fact?
- AIts survival and development came before the establishment of more colonies in other parts of Australia.Correct
- BIt was the final colony established after every other Australian colony had developed.
- CIt prevented any further colonies from being established in Australia.
- DIt was unrelated to the later establishment of colonies in other parts of Australia.
The fact connects the survival and development of New South Wales with the later establishment of more colonies in other parts of Australia.
Q18easy
Where did early free settlers in Australia come from?
- AGreat Britain and IrelandCorrect
- BFrance and Germany
- CSpain and Portugal
- DCanada and New Zealand
The fact states that early free settlers came from Great Britain and Ireland.
Q19medium
A student is writing about early European settlement in Australia and wants to correctly identify the origins of early free settlers. Which statement should the student use?
- AEarly free settlers came from Great Britain and Ireland.Correct
- BEarly free settlers came mainly from Asia and Africa.
- CEarly free settlers came only from New Zealand.
- DEarly free settlers came from South America.
The correct statement is that early free settlers came from Great Britain and Ireland, as given in the fact.
Q20hard
Which conclusion about early European settlement in Australia is supported by the fact?
- ASome early free settlers had origins in Great Britain and Ireland.Correct
- BAll early Europeans in Australia were convicts from Great Britain only.
- CEarly free settlers did not come from Ireland.
- DFree settlement in Australia began with settlers from the United States.
The fact supports the conclusion that early free settlers came from Great Britain and Ireland. It does not support claims that they were all convicts, that Ireland was excluded, or that they came from the United States.
Q21easy
Which heritage has had a major influence on Australia’s recent history, culture and politics?
- ABritish and Irish heritageCorrect
- BFrench and German heritage
- CSpanish and Portuguese heritage
- DDutch and Italian heritage
The fact states that British and Irish heritage has had a major influence on Australia’s recent history, culture and politics.
Q22medium
A student is preparing a short presentation on early European settlement and wants to mention a heritage that strongly shaped Australia’s recent history, culture and politics. Which should the student choose?
- ABritish and Irish heritageCorrect
- BScandinavian heritage
- CAncient Greek heritage
- DSouth American heritage
For the topic of early European settlement, the supplied fact identifies British and Irish heritage as having a major influence on Australia’s recent history, culture and politics.
Q23hard
What broader conclusion is best supported by the statement that British and Irish heritage has had a major influence on Australia’s recent history, culture and politics?
- AAustralia’s recent development has been significantly shaped by British and Irish influences.Correct
- BAustralia’s culture and politics were influenced mainly by only one non-European tradition.
- CBritish and Irish heritage affected Australia’s early settlement but not its recent history.
- DAustralia’s recent history, culture and politics developed without major outside influences.
The fact supports the conclusion that British and Irish influences have significantly shaped Australia’s recent history, culture and politics. The other options contradict or go beyond the supplied information.