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1
Which of these statements is the MOST accurate ...
Australian society is rapidly becoming more Islamic
Australian society is becoming less religious
Australian society is becoming more atheistic
Australian society is still largely Christian in practice
2
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander spiritualities are ... (tick those that are essentially true)
... all the same.
... share the same creation stories
... vary according to the nature of 'country' or 'waters'
... are broadly similar in overall concept but have regional variances.
3
During the 20th Century, Australian society changed from being predominantly Protestant Christian to Catholic Christian.
False
True
4
When Christianity first arrived in Australia, it was mostly Protestant Church of England in nature, not Catholic?
False
True
5
Australia is a secular country because most people who live here are not religious.
True
False
6
An Australian nation founded on Judeo-Christian values means that ...
... it's society was based on Biblical (Old and New Testament) values
... it's first citizens were mostly Christians and Jews
... it's colonists were all church-going, pious Christians
... Australia did not welcome anyone of another religious tradition
7
Islamophobia is fed by which of the following (tick all that apply)
Fear
Open-mindedness
Ignorance
Hatred
8
Christianity was believed to be an important part of reforming the character of the convicts brought to Australia?
False
True
9
Each year, for the past 100 years, most migrants to Australia have come from Britain, Ireland and India.
True
False
10
According to the 2021 census, Australia's largest religious group after Christianity, is Islam.
True
False
11
Islamophobia grew in Australia due to (tick all that apply)
Increased numbers of Muslims in Australain society.
Incidents like the Lindt Cafe seige in Martin Place, Sydney, in 2014.
Ignorant or discriminatory statements by some politicians.
A concern that ISIS might be radicalising young Muslims living here.
12
Immigration has had no impact on Australia's religious scene.
True
False
13
To be Judao-Christian is to essentially uphold the Bible's teachings
True
False
14
After WWII the dominant religion in Australia has been Roman Catholic Christianity?
True
False
15
The First Fleet that arrived in 1788 was English in origin.
True
False
16
Fasting is practiced by a number of religiously or spiritually diverse Australians
False
True
17
Immigrants from which country have swelled the numbers of Hindus and Sikhs in Australia?
China
India
Vietnam
Malaysia
18
Which of these are ethical principles espoused by Buddhist Australians?
Not to take what does not belong to you
Not to indulge in sexual misconduct
Not to eat meat
Not to drink alcohol
19
Which of the following religious or spiritual 'places' can be found in or around the Cairns?
A Christian church
A Hindu temple
A Sikh temple
A Jewish synagogue
A Buddhist community centre
Traditional birthing, hunting and gathering sites for Aboriginal groups
20
Before Captain Cook arrived in 1770, the spiritual scene in Australia was ...
Indigenous with some Anglican Christianity
entirely Aboriginal in nature
There was no religious spirituality in Australia
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander in nature
21
Islam was first present in Australia when ...
Lebanese Muslims came here to escape the civil war in Lebanon
Afghan cameleers journeyed across the outback trading goods to remote towns
Albanian and Bosnian Muslims entered during the 'White Australia' times
Macassar traders from Indonesia came here to collect sea cucumber
22
Australia is democratic because ... (chose all that apply)
we adopted a similar system of government that once ruled our colonies
We are governed by a constitutional monarchy
we inherited a two-tier parliamentary system of government from England
Everyone resident in Australia can vote
23
Indians migrating to Australia are most likely to increase adherents of which religious traditions in this country?
Islam
Christianity
Sikhism
Hinduism
24
Which of the following are haram for Muslims in Australia?
a cocktail by the pool
betting on the result of a foot game or playing Lotto
a pork roast on a Sunday
wearing a bikini or speedos on the beach
25
Immigrants from which place brought Catholic Christianity, especially from around 1830?
Scotland
England
Ireland
New Zealand
26
Which of these ideas are true of Aboriginal spirituality?
Totems are allocated to individuals to nurture plants and animals.
All life exists as a one-ness, inter-related, like a family.
Men and women share all tasks and sacred rituals
Ancestors are present in the land and waterways around them.
27
Which 'religious group' is the fastest growing in Australia, according to the 2021 census?
Hinduism
Islam
No religion
Christianity
28
Which of the following are kosher for Jews in Australia?
Aussie beef and kangaroo, but not together on the same BBQ skewer
Queensland crayfish and crabs
alcohol
Chicken Tikka Masala from the local takeaway
29
Muslims living in Australia are NOT likely to practice which of the following?
Having more than one wife
Never giving to charity
Eating halal meat
Being drunk and disorderly
30
Australian society is becoming less European and Christian, and more multi-cultural, multi-faith and non-religious.
False
True
31
Before World War Two the dominant religion in Australia was ...
Islam
Church of England/Anglican Chrisitianity
Roman Catholic Christianity
Methodist Christianity
32
Christians living in Australia contribute to the wider society by ...
... providing the most non-government health, aged care and community care
... establishing and donating to a range of charitable organisations
offers views on social issues: euthanasia, same sex marriage, human rights
... providing educational facilities for about 20% of the nation's children
33
Which statements are consistent with Section 116 of Australia's constitution...
Australians must be Christian to hold political office
Australian society must remain mostly White and Christian
Australia will not make laws to establish an official religion.
Australians are free to practice, or not practice, any religion
