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