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Citizenship Trivia Night 9!
Citizenship Trivia Night 9!
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True or false: In Australia you are allowed to practice your religious beliefs even if they contradict Australian law.
True
False
2
What is the system of government where citizens freely choose representatives to govern and make laws on their behalf?
Democracy
Monarchy
Republic
3
What does the colour black stand for on the Australian Aboriginal flag?
The Australian night sky
The earth
The Aboriginal people of Australia
4
In which state are the Torres Strait Islands found?
Northern Territory
Western Australia
Queensland
5
In Australia there is a spirit of 'mateship'. What does this mean?
Australians are legally obligated to do favours for each other
Everyone in Australia should be friends
Giving and receiving help in times of need
6
True or False: We embrace violence as a way to change a person's mind or the law.
True
False
7
Ahmed starts a new job and joins the union. Which freedom is this an example of?
Freedom of expression
Freedom of religion
Freedom of association
8
What does the yellow circle stand for on the Australian Aboriginal flag?
Rebirth
The Sun
The earth and a spiritual relation to the land
9
Through which laws are matters such as divorce, child custody and property settlement resolved?
Australian Parliamentary laws
Religious laws
State Government laws
10
What do the 7 points on the Commonwealth Star represent?
Six points for the states and one for the territories
Seven original colonies
Seven founding fathers of Australia
11
What does the blue panel represent on the Torres Strait Islander flag?
The Torres Strait Islander People
The sea
The land
12
What is one responsibility of an Australian citizen?
Apply for an Australian passport
Seek election to parliament
Vote in federal and state/territory elections and referendums
13
In which capital city are the Australian of the Year Awards announced?
Canberra
Melbourne
Sydney
14
Max draws a political cartoon about global warming. Which freedom is this an example of?
Freedom of expression
Freedom of speech
Freedom of religion
15
What is the biggest annual public event in Australia?
Australia Day
ANZAC Day
Christmas Day
16
What is the capital of the Northern Territory?
Hobart
Darwin
Brisbane
17
True or False: All Australians have the right to be protected by Australia's laws.
True
False
18
Everyone in Australia is entitled to a "fair go." What is a "fair go"?
Someone's achievements should be a result of who they know and their wealth
Someone's achievements should be the result of their background (ie gender)
Someone's achievements should be a result of their hard work and talent
19
What is one responsibility of an Australian citizen?
Apply for work in the Australian Defence Force
Apply for and carry an Australian passport
Serve on a jury if called to do so
20
How should change occur?
Revolution
Through violent protest and demands
Through peaceful persuasion, discussion and the democratic process
21
What does the colour red stand for on the Australian Aboriginal flag?
The blood of the Aboriginal people of Australia
The earth and a spiritual relation to the land
The Dreamtime
22
What is the colour white on the Torres Strait Islander flag a symbol of?
Community
Colonisation
Peace
23
True or false: While service in the ADF is voluntary, Australians must defend the nation should the need arise.
True
False
24
What does the Union Jack represent on the Australian flag?
To recognise the contribution of Captain Jack in Australia's settlement
Australia's history of British settlement
Federation of Australia
25
Which is an example of a "fair go"?
Sam gets a job because her family is very influential
Jenny gets a job because she is the most qualified
Paul gets a job because he is friends with the manager
26
What is the voting age in Australia?
16
21
18
27
What do the black lines represent on the Torres Strait Islander flag?
The sea
The land
The Torres Strait Islander People
28
What do the points of the white star represent on the Torres Strait Islander flag?
The five tribal groups of the islands
The five island groups in the Torres Strait
The five languages spoken in the Torres Strait Islands
29
What do the green stripes represent on the Torres Strait Islander flag?
The land
The sea
The Torres Strait Islander People
30
True or false: Even Australian citizens need visas to return to Australia.
False
True
31
True or false: Voting in local government elections is not compulsory in some states
True
False
32
Tim was raised as a Christian but decides to follow Islam when is an adult. Which freedom is this an example of?
Freedom of expression
Freedom of religion
Freedom of association
33
True or false: The children of Australian citizens can be registered as citizens by descent
True
False
34
What does the white dancer's headdress represent on the Torres Strait Islander flag?
All Torres Strait Islanders
A traditional Indigenous dance
Torres Strait Islander culture
35
Kamila and Hamid both go to a good school and are able to get jobs. Which equality is this an example of?
Equality of opportunity
Equality of men and women
Equality of race
36
What democratic belief is described below?
Respect
Peace
Equality
37
Which was the first colony established in Australia?
Queensland
Western Australia
New South Wales
38
"All Australians are equal under the law and no person or group is above the law." What is this also known as?
Police state
Rule of the people
Rule of law
39
Jennifer publishes a newspaper article that criticises the government. Which freedom is this an example of?
Freedom of speech
Freedom of religion
Freedom of expression
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What is the Southern Cross?
A symbol of the Eureka stockade
A group of stars we see in the southern sky
A military symbol
