National Reconciliation Week Trivia

Question 1

What was the Mabo decision about?

Accepted Answer

Overturning terra nullius

Question 2

Who initiated the Week of Prayer for Reconciliation?

Accepted Answer

Major faith communities

Question 3

What does National Reconciliation Week encourage Australians to do?

Accepted Answer

Build respectful relationships

Question 4

What does the word 'reconciliation' mean in this context?

Accepted Answer

Creating respectful relationships and equity

Question 5

What is a common activity during NRW?

Accepted Answer

Art exhibitions

Question 6

True or false: National Reconciliation Week is a time for reflection.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

How many people walked across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 2000?

Accepted Answer

300,000

Question 8

True or false: National Reconciliation Week started in 1993.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

What is the role of Reconciliation Australia?

Accepted Answer

Lead reconciliation efforts

Question 10

What did the 1967 Referendum achieve?

Accepted Answer

Census inclusion

Question 11

St. Paul's Catholic College sits on Gayamay land

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

True or false: National Reconciliation Week has a specific theme each year.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

What can YOU do to support reconciliation?

Accepted Answer

Learn about local Aboriginal history

Question 14

Who are the Traditional Custodians of the land?

Accepted Answer

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Question 15

What is the theme for National Reconciliation Week 2025

Accepted Answer

Bridging Now to Next

Question 16

True or false: National Reconciliation Week is only for Indigenous communities.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 17

What does ‘Bridging Now to Next’ mean

Accepted Answer

Connecting past lessons to future progress

Question 18

What does National Reconciliation Week reflect about community commitment?

Accepted Answer

Broad commitment

Question 19

When is National Reconciliation Week celebrated?

Accepted Answer

May 27 to June 3

Question 20

What year was Reconciliation Australia established?

Accepted Answer

2001

Question 21

What is a key aspect of National Reconciliation Week events?

Accepted Answer

Cultural performances

Question 22

What did the 1992 Mabo decision achieve?

Accepted Answer

Overturned the idea of terra nullius (land belonging to no one)

Question 23

True or false: The Mabo decision was named after a woman.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 24

True or false: National Reconciliation Week is only celebrated in cities.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 25

What is the significance of the 1967 Referendum?

Accepted Answer

Most successful in history

Question 26

What does National Reconciliation Week highlight about Australia's history?

Accepted Answer

Truth-telling

Question 27

What does National Reconciliation Week promote among Australians?

Accepted Answer

Understanding and respect

Question 28

True or false: National Reconciliation Week aims to inspire practical actions.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 29

Why is reconciliation important in schools?

Accepted Answer

To build respectful, inclusive communities

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