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General Australian History Knowledge
General Australian History Knowledge
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a history revision before Canberra Excursion.
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1
How many levels of government are there in Australia?
4
1
3
2
2
When was the ‘Unknown Soldier’ buried in the Australian War Memorial?
11 November 1914
11 November 1993
11 November 2003
11 November 1918
3
Which of the following does the Federal Government not directly control?
Policing
Foreign Affairs
Immigration
Defence
4
What is the Victoria Cross?
The highest Australian Navy Award.
The highest British Navy Award.
The highest British Commonwealth Award.
The highest Australian Commonwealth Award.
5
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
76
125
96
150
6
Why did the ANZACs wear colour patches on their uniforms?
It has no specific meaning to it.
To make it pretty for their uniform.
To locate each another if they were lost in battle.
Because the uniforms were torn.
7
Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia?
Julia Gillard
Sir Edmund Barton
John Howard
Alfred Deakin
8
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
Voting in Australia is compulsory for all citizens.
You don't have Vote if you don't want to.
You must be 21 years of age to vote in Australian elections.
voting in Australia is by secret ballot.
9
How does the Australian Constitution define "Parliament"?
House of Representatives and Senate
Governor-General, House of Representatives and Senate
Prime Minister, Government and Opposition
Queen, House of Representatives and Senate
10
The presiding officer of the Senate is known as what?
The Speaker
The Leader of the Government
The President
Black Rod
11
Where did the first Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia sit?
Sydney
Canberra
Melbourne
Adelaide
12
Who is the highest elected official in Australia?
The Mayor
The Prime Minister
The Governor-General
The Queen of England
13
The two houses of parliament Australia are called?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
The Senate and the House of Review
The Senet and the Upper House
The House of Representatives and the Lower House
14
In which war and where was the ‘Unknown Soldier’ killed?
He was killed in France in WWII.
He was killed in Britain WWII.
He was killed in France in WW1.
He was killed in Britain WW1.
15
Where is the Australian War Memorial?
Brisbane in Queensland.
Perth is Western Australian.
Hobart in Tasmania.
Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory.
16
How many members of the Senate are there?
76
60
30
32
17
Which of the following does the Local Government not directly control?
Rubbish collection
Trading
Pet control
Water and sewerage
18
Which of the following does the State Government not directly control?
Education
Health
Policing
Rubbish Collection
19
What were some of the names Simpson gave to his donkeys?
Mannie, Abdul, Queen Elizabeth but his favourite was Duffy.
Murphy, Abdul and even Queen Elizabeth.
Murphy, Abdul, Queen Elizabeth but his favourite was Duffy.
Mannie, Abdul and even Queen Elizabeth.
20
How many ANZACs were killed on the first day of the Gallipoli battle, 25 April 1915?
20
2
200
2000
21
When did World War 1 end?
At 11.00am on 11 November 1914
At 1.00am on 1 January 1918
At 11.00am on 11 November 1918.
At 1.00am on 1 January 1914
22
What does the acronym ‘ANZAC' stand for?
Austria and New Zealand Army Corporation.
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.
Austria and New Zealand Army Corps.
Australian and New Zealand Army Corporation.
23
The presiding officer of the House of Representatives is known as what?
The Speaker
The Prime Minister
The Governor-General
The President
