Why were the Europeans able to drive the Aborigines off the best land and into dry land?

The Europeans had better military technology and equipment.

Before European contact, the Aborigines _____________.

lived in harmony with each other and nature

Australia's interior contains very few population centers. The BEST explanation for this is

the climate is too harsh to support large cities

Australia has one of the most advanced market economies in the world: decisions are made by

the producers and consumers of products

Which was an effect of British settlement of Australia?

Many Aborigines died of smallpox.

Australia is a _________.

member of the British Commonwealth of Nations

Which BEST describes where people live in Australia?

Most live in larger cities along the coast.

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1
Why were the Europeans able to drive the Aborigines off the best land and into dry land?
The Europeans had better military technology and equipment.
Aborigines were easily able to farm and graze sheep there.
The Europeans paid the Aborigines a large amount of money.
The Aborigines were nomadic and did not stay in one spot.
2
Among the first British settlers of Australia were _________.
prisoners and convicts
the Queen of England
bankers
educators
3
Before European contact, the Aborigines _____________.
lived in harmony with each other and nature
suffered through drought and famine and tribal battles
constantly tried to leave Australia to contact others
misused all the natural resources and barely survived
4
Australia is a(n)
country
all of the above
continent
island
5
Australia has a mixed economy, but it is mostly _______.
a low GDP economy
market economy
command economy
specialized
6
The national capital of Australia is ___________.
Sydney
Uluru
Canberra
Alice Springs
7
Aboriginal spiritual beliefs are grounded in the concept of
Sun Worship
Dreamtime
Earth Worship
Astrology
8
Australia's interior contains very few population centers. The BEST explanation for this is
many inhabitable swamps dominate the geography
the climate is too harsh to support large cities
few ways to access the central part of the country
mountain ranges seal it off from the southern pop. centers
9
Today Australia's government is a ___________.
presidential democracy
dictatorship
oligarchy
parliamentary democracy
10
Australia is located
in the western hemisphere
in the northern hemisphere
on the equator
in the southern hemisphere
11
The Aborigines culture is expressed through_____________.
all of the above
art
music
dance
12
The British wanted to colonize Australia because __________.
all of the above
They wanted to set up a naval base.
They wanted easier trade with Asia.
They wanted to set up a penal colony due to crowded prisons.
13
In Australia, the people have _________.
freedom of religion
freedom of speech
freedom to choose their jobs
all of the above
14
One of the most sacred places of the Aborigines is ________.
Great Barrier Reef
Murray River
Uluru
Canberra
15
What language did the European settlers speak in Australia?
French
Aboriginial
Dutch
English
16
Which place name does not show British influence?
Queensland
Great Victoria Desert
New South Wales
Uluru
17
Australia has one of the most advanced market economies in the world: decisions are made by
their executive branch of government
the producers and consumers of products
a central economic planning committee
their legislative branch of government
18
Which was an effect of British settlement of Australia?
Aborigines were elected to representative positions.
Aborigines remained in their homelands.
Many Aborigines became factory workers to survive.
Many Aborigines died of smallpox.
19
The Europeans brought their religion to Australia. Today, most Australians are
Christian
Traditionalist
Muslim
Hindu
20
Who first claimed Australia for Great Britain?
James Cook
Hernando Cortes
Christopher Columbus
The Queen of England
21
The head of the government who makes day to day decisions in Australia is the _______.
citizens
queen
monarch
prime minister
22
What are some of Australia's natural resources?
river, hills, plains
hydroelectricity, nuclear power, timber
coal, iron ore, gold, silver
23
How is power distributed in the Australian government?
federal system
dictatorship
confederation
unitary system
24
Australia is a _________.
member of the European Union
member of the Warsaw Pact
country of the United Kingdom
member of the British Commonwealth of Nations
25
Which BEST describes where people live in Australia?
Most live in the interior of the country.
Most live on the islands surrounding the mainland.
Most live in larger cities along the coast.
Most live in rural areas.

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