HASS Australian History
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Which Australian state was colonised by free settlers?
South Australia
(wrong answers:
Victoria,
New South Wales,
Tasmania,
Queensland)
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What valuable metal was discovered in Western Australia in 1885?
Gold
(wrong answers:
Silver,
Pyrite,
Platinum,
Diamonds)
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Who was the Father of Federation?
Sir Henry Parkes
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Name three reasons why Australia wanted to federate
Federal military, unified railway system, no more tariffs, no more passports between colonies
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What does the term 'Terra Nullius' mean?
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In what year did Australia Federate?
1901
(wrong answers:
1900,
1902,
1903,
1911)
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What is a referendum?
A vote on a political question asked by the government to the people
(wrong answers:
A protest ,
A document giving the governor power,
A set of laws,
A colonial table)