20 questions on the nation of australia, part of Australia and its people. Every answer is drawn from Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond.
Q1easy
In what year were the separate colonies united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia?
A1788
B1851
C1901Correct
D1914
The fact states that in 1901, the separate colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia.
Q2medium
A student is preparing a timeline about Australia and writes: “The separate colonies became a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia.” Which date should the student place next to this event?
A1901Correct
B1927
C1945
D1967
The fact identifies 1901 as the year when the separate colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia.
Q3easy
In what year was Australia’s national parliament established under the new Australian Constitution?
A1901Correct
B1788
C1914
D1967
The fact states that Australia’s national parliament was established under the new Australian Constitution in 1901.
Q4medium
A student is making a timeline about the nation of Australia. Which timeline entry correctly matches the establishment of Australia’s national parliament?
A1901 — Australia’s national parliament was established under the new Australian Constitution.Correct
B1788 — Australia’s national parliament was established under the new Australian Constitution.
C1967 — Australia’s national parliament was established under the new Australian Constitution.
D2001 — Australia’s national parliament was established under the new Australian Constitution.
The correct timeline entry is 1901, because the fact says Australia’s national parliament was established under the new Australian Constitution in 1901.
Q5hard
Which statement best describes the relationship between Australia’s national parliament and the Australian Constitution?
AAustralia’s national parliament was established under the new Australian Constitution in 1901.Correct
BAustralia’s national parliament existed before the new Australian Constitution and was not connected to it.
CThe new Australian Constitution was established by Australia’s national parliament in 1901.
DAustralia’s national parliament was established under a constitution created after 1901.
The fact directly links the establishment of Australia’s national parliament to the new Australian Constitution in 1901. The other options change that relationship or the timing.
Q6easy
When was Australia’s government established under the new Australian Constitution?
A1788
B1901Correct
C1945
D2001
The fact states that Australia’s government was established under the new Australian Constitution in 1901.
Q7medium
A student is making a timeline about the nation of Australia. Which entry correctly matches the fact provided?
A1901: Australia’s government was established under the new Australian Constitution.Correct
B1901: The Australian Constitution was replaced by a newer constitution.
C1788: Australia’s government was established under the new Australian Constitution.
D2001: Australia’s government was established under the new Australian Constitution.
According to the fact, Australia’s government was established under the new Australian Constitution in 1901.
Q8hard
Which statement best explains the relationship between Australia’s government and the new Australian Constitution, based on the fact?
AAustralia’s government was established under the new Australian Constitution in 1901.Correct
BAustralia’s government existed before 1901 and was not connected to the Constitution.
CThe new Australian Constitution was created after Australia’s government was established.
DAustralia’s government was established in 1901 without a constitution.
The fact directly links the establishment of Australia’s government to the new Australian Constitution in 1901.
Q9easy
When was the High Court established under the new Australian Constitution?
A1788
B1901Correct
C1945
D1986
The fact states that the High Court was established under the new Australian Constitution in 1901.
Q10medium
A student is making a timeline about the nation of Australia and wants to include the creation of the High Court under the new Australian Constitution. Which year should they put on the timeline?
A1851
B1901Correct
C1914
D1967
The correct year is 1901 because the High Court was established under the new Australian Constitution in that year.
Q11hard
Which statement correctly links the High Court to the new Australian Constitution?
AThe High Court was established under the new Australian Constitution in 1901.Correct
BThe High Court existed before the new Australian Constitution and was abolished in 1901.
CThe High Court was established under the new Australian Constitution in 1986.
DThe High Court was created without any connection to the new Australian Constitution.
The fact directly says that the High Court was established under the new Australian Constitution in 1901.
Q12easy
In 1901, what was Australia’s population about?
AAbout two million
BAbout four millionCorrect
CAbout six million
DAbout ten million
The fact states that in 1901, Australia’s population was about four million.
Q13medium
A student is making a timeline about Australia and writes: “1901 — Australia’s population was about _____.” Which number should they use to complete the sentence?
AFour millionCorrect
BEight million
COne million
DTwelve million
The correct completion is four million, because the fact says Australia’s population in 1901 was about four million.
Q14hard
Which statement best reflects the population information given about Australia in 1901?
AAustralia had a population of about four million in 1901.Correct
BAustralia’s population reached about four million before 1901 but not in 1901.
CAustralia had far more than ten million people in 1901.
DAustralia’s population in 1901 is not described by the fact.
The fact directly states that in 1901, Australia’s population was about four million, so the best supported statement is that Australia had a population of about four million in 1901.
Q15easy
Which group was not included in Australia’s 1901 population estimate?
AAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoplesCorrect
BBritish settlers
CEuropean migrants
DPeople living in cities
The fact states that Australia’s 1901 population estimate did not include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Q16medium
A student is using Australia’s 1901 population estimate for a history assignment. What should the student remember about this estimate?
AIt included every person living in Australia at the time.
BIt excluded Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.Correct
CIt counted only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
DIt was an estimate of Australia’s population before 1901.
The relevant fact is that Australia’s 1901 population estimate did not include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, so the student should remember this exclusion.
Q17hard
Why is it important to know that Australia’s 1901 population estimate excluded Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?
ABecause the estimate did not fully represent all peoples living in Australia.Correct
BBecause the estimate was only about people born overseas.
CBecause the estimate counted only people living outside Australia.
DBecause the estimate was made before Australia existed as a nation.
Since the fact says Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were not included, the 1901 population estimate did not fully represent all peoples living in Australia.
Q18easy
After which event were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples included in official estimates of the Australian population?
AA Referendum in 1967Correct
BFederation in 1901
CThe opening of Parliament House in 1988
DA national census in 2001
The fact states that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were included in official estimates of the Australian population after a Referendum in 1967.
Q19medium
A student is preparing a timeline about Australia’s population estimates. Which entry should they add for 1967?
AAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were included in official estimates of the Australian population after a Referendum.Correct
BAustralia became a federation and formed the Commonwealth of Australia.
CThe first national parliament was opened in Canberra.
DTorres Strait Islander peoples were excluded from all future population estimates.
The fact identifies 1967 as the year of the Referendum after which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were included in official estimates of the Australian population.
Q20hard
What is the key significance of the 1967 Referendum described in the fact?
AIt led to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples being included in official estimates of Australia’s population.Correct
BIt created the first official estimate of Australia’s total population.
CIt changed Australia’s name to the Commonwealth of Australia.
DIt removed population estimates from Australian government records.
According to the fact, the significance of the 1967 Referendum was that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were included in official estimates of the Australian population after it.
