Which of the following BEST describes the way of life of Australian Aboriginal people?

They survived by eating whatever grew naturally in their area.

Why do most Australians live along the coasts of the mainland?

The best climate is along the coasts.

Geographic features influence where people settle. People settled the coast of Australia because it

Had plants, animals, and freshwater.

Which was a major impact of European colonization of Australia?

European settlers brought diseases that killed many Aborigines.

Which of the following is an impact of English colonization on Australia?

Aboriginal cultures disappeared from Australia.

What was one main reason why the United Kingdom wanted to start a colony in Australia?

The UK wanted a place to send prisoners.

The population of Australian Aborigines quickly decreased in the 19th century because

Australian Aborigines died from European diseases.

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Australia Formative #2

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1
Which of the following BEST describes the way of life of Australian Aboriginal people?
They survived by eating whatever grew naturally in their area.
They built large cities in the center of Australia.
They did not have strong religious beliefs.
They developed large farms.
2
Why do most Australians live along the coasts of the mainland?
The coasts are less expensive to live in.
The best climate is along the coasts.
The mainland is the property of the UK.
The coasts are safer.
3
Geographic features influence where people settle. People settled the coast of Australia because it
Had the best ocean view.
Had easiest access to nearby islands.
Had the most gold to mine
Had plants, animals, and freshwater.
4
All of the following were brought to Australia from England EXCEPT
Hinduism
Christianity
English
Prisoners
5
Which was a major impact of European colonization of Australia?
The Aborigines gained control of the country.
European settlers decided to leave Australia.
European settlers brought diseases that killed many Aborigines.
The Aborigines used their advanced weapons to defeat the Europeans.
6
What language is spoken by MOST Australians?
English
French
Spanish
German
7
About what percentage of Australia’s population today is Aboriginal?
25%
2%
45%
12%
8
Which of the following is an impact of English colonization on Australia?
English is the official language of Australia.
Rugby is the most popular sport in Australia.
Aboriginal cultures were encouraged to stay the way they were.
Aboriginal cultures disappeared from Australia.
9
What was one main reason why the United Kingdom wanted to start a colony in Australia?
The UK wanted a place to send prisoners.
The UK wanted to export natural resources to Australia.
The UK wanted to form an alliance with the Aborigines.
The UK wanted to share the land with the Dutch.
10
What religion is practiced by MOST Australians?
Christianity
Judaism
Aboriginal
Islam
11
The population of Australian Aborigines quickly decreased in the 19th century because
Australian Aborigines fought each other in wars.
Australian Aborigines died from European diseases.
Australian Aborigines stopped having children.
Australian Aborigines left for Asia.
12
One of Australia’s most important exports is
Wool
Paper
Potatoes
Oil

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