Why did the Dutch first settle at the Cape ?

They wanted to set up a farm to supply ships sailing to India with fresh ..

Which voting system is used for general elections in New Zealand ?

Mixed Member Proportional voting

Who was Jan Van Riebeeck ?

A Dutch employee of the East India Company

What impact have tensions with China has on the Australian economy ?

There have been disruptions in key export industries like coal and wine

80% of NZ’s land mass was blanketed by forests

The name given to a type of vegetation in the Cape Area

Cattle farmers who arrived in South Africa in the 17th and 18th centuries

studbud

Civilisation anglaise S2 L1-8

199 termsStudBud Administration25 plays

Imported from external platform

Flashcards199 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 199

Answers

1
When did the term biculturalism begin to be used ?
1990s
2000s
1980s
2
Which is NOT part of the Coalition ?
the Australian Party
the National Party
the Liberal Party
3
What is Australia’s GPD ranking ?
among the 10 highest GDPs
among the 15 highest GDPs
among the 5 highest GDPs
4
What is the main city in Western Australia ?
Brisbane
Melbourne
Perth
5
When did women get the vote in NZ ?
1893
1883
1873
6
Which islands is Auckland on ?
North Island
Stewart Island
South Island
7
How many inhabitants were there in 1945 ?
less than 5 million
less than 10 million
more than 10 million
8
When did the Gurundji walk off their station ?
in the 1960s
in the 1940s
in the 1950s
9
What is the symbolic dance performed by Maori people ?
Iwi
Haka
Moko
10
Which country is the largest importer of Australian products ?
China
Japan
The United Kingdom
11
What is the unemployment rate in NZ ?
12 percent
4 percent
8 percent
12
After the NZ wars, …
Maoris became a minority group
Europeans remained a minority group
Maoris remained the main ethnic group
13
Who was Prime Minister when the Native Act was signed ?
Gough Whitlam
Paul Keating
Kevin Rudd
14
What happens if you don’t vote ?
you are stricken from the voters’ lists
you will be fined
you are immediately sent to court
15
What is the name of the strait that separates the North and South islands ?
Chios strait
Cebu strait
Cook strait
16
Why did the Dutch first settle at the Cape ?
They wanted to set up a trading post with the native population
They wanted to expand African colonies
They wanted to set up a farm to supply ships sailing to India with fresh ..
17
When does it rain most in Johannesburg ?
in the summer
in the winter
in the spring
18
As the land was not suitable to grow cotton, what animal did settlers import to feed the industrial revolution ?
Horses
Pigs
Sheep
19
What nationality was the first European explorer to reach New Zealand ?
French
Dutch
British
20
When did James Cook reach Australia ?
in the late sixteenth century
in the late seventeenth century
in the late eighteenth century
21
Which voting system is used for general elections in New Zealand ?
Preferential voting
Mixed Member Proportional voting
First pass the Post
22
What is the name of the right main wing party of NZ ?
the Green Party
the National Party
the Labour Party
23
Who was Jan Van Riebeeck ?
A Portuguese explorer
A Dutch employee of the East India Company
A British colonizer
24
What is the capital of New Zealand ?
Wellington
Auckland
Christchurch
25
What impact have tensions with China has on the Australian economy ?
There have been disruptions in key export industries like coal and wine
The Australian economy has not been affected by tensions with China
Australia has seen an increase in exports to China
26
In Australia, which is not among the top 3 countries of brith for those born overseas ?
the UK
China
Vietnam
27
In which Province do most of the Indians population of South Africa live ?
Gauteng
KwaZulu-Natal
Limpopo
28
What is Australian’s second largest city ?
Perth
Melbourne
Brisbane
29
What is the value of NZ’s dairy exports ?
$20bn
$40bn
$60bn
30
Who first came up with the term “The Rainbow Nation” ?
Gay pride
Nelson Mandela
Desmond Tutu
31
Which European nation first reached Australia ?
The British
The Dutch
The French
32
Where does a fifth of the Australian population live ?
Sydney
Adelaide
Perth
33
When was the Commonwealth of Australia created ?
1919
1857
1901
34
Who was the Prime Minister at the time of the Christchurch mosque shootings ?
Jacinda Ardern
Bill English
Winston Peters
35
How many female Prime Ministers has New Zealand had ?
3
4
2
36
What is NZ’s main meat export ?
Beef
Lamb
Chicken
37
Who apologized to the Stolen Generations
John Howard
Kevin Rudd
Paul Keating
38
What does the word Afrikaner mean ?
African
Native
Farmer
39
In pre-human times,
50% of NZ’s land mass was blanketed by forests
80% of NZ’s land mass was blanketed by forests
30% of NZ’s land mass was blanketed by forests
40
When were the last federal elections held in Australia ?
2021
2020
2022
41
What is fynbos ?
The name given to a species of birds in the Cape Area
The name of the ethnic group that first occupied the Cape Area
The name given to a type of vegetation in the Cape Area
42
When was the gold discovered in Bathurst ?
In the mid-nineteenth century
in the mid-eighteenth century
in the early nineteenth century
43
Which currency is used in South Africa ?
The Rand
The South African Dollar
The South African Pound
44
Which country is closest to NZ in terms of GPD per capita ?
the US
the UK
Ireland
45
Where was the Aboriginal Tent Embassy set up ?
in Sydney
in Canberra
in Melbourne
46
How many houses of Parliament are there in New Zealand ?
two
one
three
47
What voting system does Australia use for elections in the House of Representatives ?
First-past-the-post-system
Two-round system
Preferential voting
48
Who are the Xhosa ?
The original inhabitants who lived all across what is today South Africa
Cattle farmers who arrived in South Africa in the 17th and 18th centuries
The original inhabitants of the area around Cape Town
49
What were the British people coming through the arranges passage system called ?
Ten Pound Poms
Five Pound Poms
Twenty Pound Poms
50
Who is Australia’s President ?
there is no President
Scott Morrison
Anthony Albnanese
51
Which is the poorest and most stigmatized group in South Africa today ?
the Afrikaners
the Khoisan
the Xhosa
52
In what field is NZ performing well?
threatened specied
trust in government
greenhouse gas emissions per capita
53
What is particular about mountains in South Africa ?
They are flat
They are very high
There are active volcanos
54
What is social darwinism ?
The name of the bill which limited Asian immigration
The theory that people success of dominance because of genetic superiority
The subtitle of the Bringing them Home Report
55
Which is the second largest cultural group in South Africa ?
The Zulus
The English
The Xhosa
56
Which treaty did William Hobson negotiate with the Maori ?
The treaty of Wallingi
The treaty of Waitangi
The treaty of Guantaigi
57
Which High Court ruling overturned Terra Nullius ?
the Mato decision
the Mabo decision
the Mado decision
58
What is the national voting age in Australia ?
18
21
16
59
What does the yellow color on the Aboriginal flag symbolize ?
the people
the earth
the sun
60
Who represents the king ?
The Prime Minister
The President
The Governor General
61
What percentage of the population is white ?
under 10%
less than 5%
around 15%
62
When was the first national child welfare programme implemented ?
1857
1807
1907
63
When was William Hubson sent to New Zealand ?
in 1854
in 1907
in 1839
64
Which is the largest trade partner of New Zealand among the 3 countries listed below ?
Japan
the United States
Australia
65
Which geographical region of Australia is an island ?
Tasmania
Victoria
Queensland
66
Who has never been New Zealand’s Prime Minister ?
Kelly Key
Helen Clark
Jenny Shipley
67
Which party represents the urban middle class ?
The liberal party
One nation
The national party
68
When did James Cook first reach New Zealand ?
1769
1723
1808
69
Which ethnic group is expected to become the second largest group by 2050 ?
Pacific Islanders
Asians
Pakehas
70
What percentage of the population do Maori represent ?
16 percent
24 percent
8 percent
71
Where were the people who attacked the Cronulla lifesavers allegedly from ?
the Middle East
The South Pacific
Eastern Asia
72
Which country is closest to NZ in terms of GPD ?
France
the US
Ireland
73
What did Abel Tasman name NZ ?
Nieuw Zeeland
Tasmanland
Nieuw Tasmania
74
Which regions is the main source of migrants ?
Asia
The UK and Ireland
Australia
75
What did the 1997 report focus on ?
The decline in Aboriginal populations
The impact of smallpox on Aboriginal communities
The separation of Aboriginal children from their families
The implementation of assimilation policies
76
Which is an informal greeting in Maori ?
Hapu
Kia Ora
Whanau
77
Who is famous NZ filmmaker ?
Lucy Lawless
Peter Jackson
Russell Crowe
78
How has Australia’s stance on human rights issues impacted its relationship with China ?
Australia’s criticism of China’s human rights record has strained relations
Australia has not expressed any concerns about human rights in China
Australia and China share similar views on human rights
79
What is the Maori word for “European” ?
Hapu
Hainamana
Pakeha
80
What are the two main parties ?
Labour and the Lib-Dems
The Liberal Party and the Conservative Party
The ALP and the Coalition
81
Which European explorer first reached New Zealand ?
James Cook
Abel Tasman
Francis Drake
82
When did the Maoris arrive in New Zealand ?
13th century
16th century
8th century
83
In a Preferential voting system, how is a winner determined if no candidate receives an absolute majority of first-choic
candidate w fewer votes eliminated, their votes redistributed
The candidate with the most second-choice votes wins
A runoff election is held between the top two candidates
84
When was the Maori language petition launched ?
1972
1962
1982
85
What percentage of the prison population do Maori represent ?
50 percent
30 percent
40 percent
86
What percentage of the population can speak te reo maori at least fairly well ?
28 percent
8 percent
48 percent
87
Which is not an Australian State ?
Tasmania
Queensland
British Columbia
88
In terms of child poverty, NZ is performing better than..
Canada
the US
France
89
When was the Immigration Restriction Act passed ?
at the beginning of the 19th century
at the beginning of the 20th century
at the beginning of the 18th century
90
What is the infant mortality rate in New Zealand ?
about 50 deaths per 1000 live births
about 5 deaths per 1000 live births
about 500 deaths per 1000 live births
91
Which states has a unicameral parliament ?
NSW
Victoria
Queensland
92
What was the Colombo Plan ?
A programme to encourage social development in Asia through education
A programme to share gold with China
A programme to encourage British emigration
93
What is the upper house of the Australian Parliament called ?
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The Legislative Council
94
Which statement about the preferential voting system is untrue ?
it is used to elect the Governor-General
if a candidate receives more than 50% of the number 1 votes, he’s elected
it favours the major parties
95
What first attracted the Chinese to Australia ?
The Gold Rush
The Silver Rush
The Red Rush
96
Which countries have influenced Australia’s system of government ?
The UK and France
The US and the Netherlands
The US and the UK
97
When was the Colombo Plan established ?
in the mid-eighteenth century
in the mid-twentieth century
in the mid-nineteenth century
98
What is the average life expectancy of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Male ?
around 60
around 70
around 80
99
What is the symbolic dance performed by Maori people ?
Haka
Moko
Iwi
100
When was the Maori land march held ?
1960
1950
1975
101
When was the first National Sorry Day organized ?
1998
1988
`1978
102
Which animal is the symbol of New Zealand ?
the Koala
the Kiwi
the kakapo
103
Who is Scott Morrison ?
A former ALP leader
A former Prime Minister
A former Governor General
104
Who is the Head of State ?
Anthony Albanese
King Charles III
Julia Gillard
105
Which title is given to the head of the executive branch of government in an Australian state ?
Governor
Premier
Chief Minister
106
What percentage of GPD does the service sector represent ?
60 percent
70 percent
80 percent
107
What sort of people does the word “Coloured” refer to in South Africa ?
mixed race descendants of slaves and white men
the original inhabitants of the Cape Colony
All people who don’t have a white skin
108
What happened after the British brought sheep and cultivated the land ?
soil fertility
soil erosion
soil improvement
109
What is the total population of South Africa to the nearest million ?
65 million
70 million
60 million
110
When did the first fleet reach Botany Bay ?
1788
1791
1782
111
Which sector contributes the most to NZ’s GPD ?
Services
Industry
Agriculture
112
Which city is not a capital city ?
Cape Town
Pretoria
Johannesburg
113
Who is a famous NZ filmmaker ?
Russell Crowe
Peter Jackson
Lucy Lawless
114
What was the former name of Australia ?
New Holland
New England
New Island
115
Which age group is more likely to speak te reo Maori ?
the 25-34 age group
the 75+ age group
the 55-64 age group
116
What is a potential advantage of the Preferential Voting system over First Past the Post ?
It allows for faster and more efficient vote counting
It ensures that the winning candidates has majority support
I eliminates the need for multiple rounds of voting
117
What is the main city in Queensland ?
Canberra
Perth
Brisbane
118
According to the 2018 census, what percentage of the population was born overseas ?
21 percent
27 percent
18 percent
119
Which of the following was a protest that highlighted the working conditions and wage inequalities of Aboriginal workers
Yirrkala Bark Petition
1967 Referendum
The Wave Hill Walk-Off
120
When was Terra Nullius overturned ?
1967
1992
2008
121
How long is the flight from Sydney to Auckland ?
3 hours
6 hours
1 hour
122
Which statement best describes conditions in children’s homes ?
Children were well educated but rarely adopted
Child death rates were 10 times higher
Children were usually hungry
123
In which city is the Supreme Court ?
Johannesburg
Bloemfontein
Pretoria
124
What did the Frontier Wars refer to in Australian history ?
Battles fought between different Indigenous tribes
Conflicts between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians
Wars against invading foreign powers
The struggle for political independence in the 20th century
125
What are the three colors of the ANC ?
Black, gold, green
Black, orange, blue
White, blue, orange
126
What is the term used to refer to Pacific islanders ?
Pasifika
Pakeha
Paauroa
127
Which statement is true ?
The Labour Party is further to the left than the Greens
The Labour Party is further to the left than the Maori Party
The Labour Party is further to the left than the Nationals
128
When was the legislation allowing for the removal of indigenous children repealed in all states ?
the late 1980s
the late 1960s
the late 1940s
129
When did New Zealand pass legislation on same-sex marriage ?
2003
2023
2013
130
What is New Zealand’s main export ?
Fuel and mining products
Textile and Clothing
Food and agricultural products
131
What is the name of the mountain in Cape Town ?
Table mountain
Mount Mafadi
Drakensberg mountains
132
What is the legislative capital of South Africa ?
Johannesburg
Bloemfontein
Cape Town
133
How many people live in New Zealand ?
about 7 million people
about 5 million people
about 3 million people
134
What is the largest city in New Zealand ?
Auckland
Christchurch
Wellington
135
What were the Aboriginal children sent to children’s homes told ?
that they were going to be highly educated
that they were orphans
that they would be allowed to see their parents as often as they wanted
136
When did Australia adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous people ?
2007
2013
2009
137
How many states are there in Australia ?
7
5
6
138
When was The Hunn Report published ?
1916
1906
1960
139
in 1947, who said that without immigration Australia would not survive ?
James Cook
Willem Janszoon
Arthur Calwell
140
How far away is Australia from France ?
about 1 500 km away
about 150 000 km away
about 15 000 km away
141
When did the Maori language became an official language ?
1978
1897
1987
142
What does “kia ora” mean in Maori ?
Be well
Welcome
See you soon
143
How many territories are there in Australia ?
1
2
3
144
How many stars are there on New Zealand’s flag ?
four
five
three
145
Which of the following statements is not true ?
The Afrikaners form a minority of the white population
More people speak Afrikaans as their mother tongue then English
Boer is another word for Afrikaner
146
When was the Maori Party created ?
2004
2000
2008
147
What is a Powhiri ?
A welcoming ceremony in New Zealand
A Maori tattoo
The official New Zealand dance
148
Which color is not on the Aboriginal flag ?
black
green
yellow
149
What is the Maori word for tattoo ?
Moko
Haka
Mate
150
What percentage of NZ foreign aid goes to its Pacific neighbours ?
85%
45%
65%
151
What do Australian and New Zealand flags have in common ?
the Green color
the Union Jack
A sun
152
What is the Aboriginal flag’s central motif ?
Circle of Hands
Sun
Boomerang
Kangaroo
153
In terms of PISA results, which statement is right ?
Pasifika students are above Maori students
Results have been improving
NZ is above the OECD average
154
What is the Haka ?
a house
a dance
a tattoo
155
How often are general elections held in New Zealand ?
2 years
4 years
3 years
156
In Australia, voting is seen as …
a duty
a burden
useless
157
As of 2023, Australia’s only female prime minister was
Julia Gillard
Bronwyn Bishop
Dame Enid Lyons
158
When was the Treaty of Waitangi signed ?
1860
1850
1840
159
How many official languages are there ?
5
11
2
160
In the 1990s, what percentage of trade did minerals represent ?
about 30 percent
about 20 percent
about 50 percent
161
Which bird became extinct because of hunting ?
the Kiwi
the Moa
the Bluebird
162
When did the New Zealand wars take place ?
1800-1860
1845-1872
1956-1970
163
What is the approximate number of distinct Aboriginal languages spoken in Australia prior to European colonization ?
Around 250
About 100
Less than 50
Over 500
164
Which landmark legal case recognized native title in Australia ?
Nullification Act
Mabo ruling
Wik decision
Terra Nullius case
165
Where are Maori women traditionally tattooed ?
Chin
Neck
Hands
166
Where did the first slaves in the Cape Colony come from ?
The local area
West Africa
Malay
167
Who is the head of government ?
The Prime Minister
The Governor General
The King
168
?
Vincent Lingiari
David Unaipon
Tracker Tilmouth
Eddie Mabo
169
What happened in 1910 ?
The Union of South Africa created a single country from the four colonies
South Africa withdrew from the Commonwealth of Nations
South Africa votes to become a republic
170
What does Aotearoa mean ?
Land of the Titans
Land of the Snowy Mountains
Land of the Long White Cloud
171
New Zealand was the … country giving women the vote
third
first
second
172
Where are men traditionally tattooed ?
feet
arm
face
173
What role has Australia played in regional alliances andpartnerships that have implications for its relationship w China
Australia is a member of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance
Australia is founding member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Australia has no regional alliances
174
Which party is traditionally associated with rural and regional interests in Australia ?
The Australian Greens
The National Party
The Liberal Party
175
What is a Powhiri ?
A Maori tattoo
A welcoming ceremony in New Zealand
The official New Zealand dance
176
When was the Dictation Test abolished ?
1950
1975
1958
177
What is a moko ?
A Maori dance
A Maori tattoo
A Maori house
178
When was the Green Party of NZ founded ?
2010
2000
1990
179
How many people identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia ?
fewer than a million people
fewer than 250 000 people
fewer than 500 000
180
Which sentence is not true ?
The Ndebele split from the Xhosa people during their migration south
The Ndebele live only in South Africa
More Ndebele people live in Eswatini than in South Africa
181
When was the Labour Party created ?
1936
1896
1916
182
Which color represents Indigenous people on the Australian Aboriginal flag ?
red
yellow
black
183
What is the capital of Australia ?
Melbourne
Canberra
Sydney
184
Who is a famous NZ musician ?
Karl Urban
Lorde
Taika Waititi
185
Which is the least densely populated province ?
The Northern Cape
The North West
The Western Cape
186
What is the Dreamtime or Dreaming in Indigenous Australian culture ?
A popular Aboriginal dance
The period of creation in Aboriginal belief
A period of deep sleep
The time of day when stories are told
187
What is the main principle behind the preferential Voting system ?
Votes are allocated based on the candidate with the most first-choice votes
Voters choose a single candidate as their preferred choice
Votes rank candidates in order of preference
188
What is the capital of Tasmania ?
Perth
Hobart
Melbourne
189
When were Indigenous people finally included in the census, thus becoming Australian citizens ?
in the 1940s - 1950s
in the 1920s - 1930s
in the 1960s - 1970s
190
What does the red color on the Aboriginal flag represent ?
the red sun, the giver of life and protector
the red blood of the people
the red earth, the spiritual relation to the land
191
Where is the federal Parliament located ?
in Canberra
in Sydney
in Melbourne
192
?
Terra Incognita
Terra Firma
Terra Nullius
Terra Australis
193
How many members are elected to each Province Legislature ?
Between 30 and 80
Exactly 30
Exactly 80
194
What is the Maori word for “extended families” ?
Whanau
Ruapehu
Hapu
195
The lower house of the Australian Parliament is known as the…
the Legislative Council
Congress
the House of Representatives
196
What was the main objective of the policy of assimilation in Australia ?
To erode Aboriginal cultural identity and integrate them into white society
To provide equal access to education and healthcare for Aboriginal people
To encourage intermarriage between Aboriginal people and white settlers
To grant full citizenship rights to Aboriginal people
197
What was the goal of the “pepper-potting” strategy ?
To help Maori people find housing in the cities
To prevent Maori people from forming communities in the cities
To promote biculturalism in the cities
198
What percentage of the population did Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People represent in 2011 ?
9 percent
6 percent
3 percent
199
Which ethnic group is sometimes called the ‘cowboys’ of South Africa ?
The Sotho-Tswana
The Tsonga
The Zulus

Civilisation anglaise S2 L1-8 Flashcards | StudBud