The nation of Australia

Question 1

In what year did the separate colonies unite into a federation called the Commonwealth of Australia?

Accepted Answer

1901. In 1901 the separate colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia. (Our Common Bond, Part 1)

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1788

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1851

Question 2

What happened in Australia in 1901?

Accepted Answer

The separate colonies joined together as the Commonwealth of Australia. In 1901 the colonies federated to form the Commonwealth of Australia. (Our Common Bond, Part 1)

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The gold rush began in New South Wales and Victoria

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were first counted in population estimates

Question 3

In what year was Australia’s national parliament established under the new Australian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

1901. Australia’s national parliament was established under the new Australian Constitution in 1901. (Our Common Bond, Part 1)

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1914

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1788

Question 4

Australia’s national parliament was established under which document, and when?

Accepted Answer

The Australian Constitution, in 1901. The national parliament was established under the new Australian Constitution in 1901. (Our Common Bond, Part 1)

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The Australian Constitution, in 1788

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An Act of the British Parliament, in 1850

Question 5

Which statement about Australia’s national parliament and the Constitution is correct?

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The parliament was established under the new Australian Constitution in 1901. The Australian Constitution came into effect in 1901 and established the national parliament. (Our Common Bond, Part 1)

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The parliament was created by a constitution written later than 1901

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The parliament existed before 1901 and was unrelated to the Constitution

Question 6

When was Australia’s system of government established under the new Australian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

1901. Australia’s government was established under the new Australian Constitution in 1901. (Our Common Bond, Part 1)

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1788

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1945

Question 7

Australia’s national system of government began operating under the Australian Constitution in which year?

Accepted Answer

1901. The new Australian Constitution took effect in 1901, establishing Australia’s government. (Our Common Bond, Part 1)

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1851

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1914

Question 8

Which statement about Australia’s government and the Australian Constitution is correct?

Accepted Answer

Australia’s government was established under the new Constitution in 1901. The Australian Constitution came into force in 1901 and established the system of government. (Our Common Bond, Part 1)

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The Constitution was written after the government was already established

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Australia’s government operated for decades before any constitution existed

Question 9

When was the High Court established under the new Australian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

1901. The High Court was established under the new Australian Constitution in 1901. (Our Common Bond, Part 1)

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1945

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1788

Question 10

Along with the national parliament and government, what else was established under the Australian Constitution in 1901?

Accepted Answer

The High Court. The High Court, the national parliament and the government were all established under the new Australian Constitution in 1901. (Our Common Bond, Part 1)

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The Australian Electoral Commission

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The Reserve Bank of Australia

Question 11

Which statement correctly links the High Court to the Australian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

The High Court was established under the new Australian Constitution in 1901. The High Court was established in 1901 under the new Australian Constitution. (Our Common Bond, Part 1)

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The High Court existed before 1901 and was abolished by the Constitution

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The High Court was set up by the parliament with no basis in the Constitution

Question 12

About how many people lived in Australia in 1901?

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About four million. In 1901 Australia’s population was about four million. (Our Common Bond, Part 1)

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About one million

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About ten million

Question 13

Australia’s population at Federation in 1901 was closest to which figure?

Accepted Answer

4 million. At Federation in 1901 the population was about four million. (Our Common Bond, Part 1)

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12 million

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8 million

Question 14

Which statement about Australia’s population in 1901 is correct?

Accepted Answer

It was about four million, and this estimate did not include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The 1901 population was about four million, and that estimate excluded Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. (Our Common Bond, Part 1)

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It was about four million, and this included everyone living in Australia

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It was already more than ten million

Question 15

Which people were not included in Australia’s 1901 population estimate?

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Australia’s 1901 population estimate did not include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. (Our Common Bond, Part 1)

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People born overseas

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People living in the country rather than the cities

Question 16

What should you keep in mind about Australia’s 1901 population estimate of about four million?

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It did not include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The 1901 estimate excluded Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. (Our Common Bond, Part 1)

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It counted only people living in New South Wales

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It was an estimate for the year before Federation

Question 17

Why does it matter that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were left out of the 1901 population estimate?

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It meant the official figure did not represent all the people living in Australia. Leaving out Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples meant the official count did not reflect everyone in Australia. This changed after the 1967 Referendum. (Our Common Bond, Part 1)

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It meant the figure was taken before Australia became a nation

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It meant the figure counted people living outside Australia

Question 18

After which event were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples included in official estimates of the Australian population?

Accepted Answer

A Referendum in 1967. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were included in official population estimates after a Referendum in 1967. (Our Common Bond, Part 1)

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The end of the Second World War in 1945

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Federation in 1901

Question 19

What change followed the 1967 Referendum?

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were included in official population estimates. After the 1967 Referendum, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were counted in official estimates of the population. (Our Common Bond, Part 1)

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English was made Australia’s national language

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The separate colonies were united into a federation

Question 20

Which statement about the 1967 Referendum is correct?

Accepted Answer

It led to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples being included in official population estimates. The 1967 Referendum led to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples being included in official estimates of the Australian population. (Our Common Bond, Part 1)

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It produced Australia’s first ever population estimate

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It changed the country’s name to the Commonwealth of Australia

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