Citizenship Australia and Its People

Question 1

What is the capital city of Australia?

Accepted Answer

Canberra

Answer

Canberra is the capital city of Australia. It was purpose-built as the national capital and sits between Sydney and Melbourne in the Australian Capital Territory.

Question 2

Who are the traditional custodians of the land in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Answer

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the first Australians and the traditional custodians of the land, with cultures dating back tens of thousands of years.

Question 3

When is Australia Day celebrated each year?

Accepted Answer

26 January

Answer

Australia Day is celebrated on 26 January. It marks the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788.

Question 4

Which of these is an official value reflected in modern Australian society?

Accepted Answer

Mateship and a fair go

Answer

Mateship and giving everyone a 'fair go' are widely recognised Australian values, emphasising friendship, support and equal opportunity.

Question 5

Australia is often described as a society made up of people from many different backgrounds. What is this called?

Accepted Answer

A multicultural society

Answer

Australia is a multicultural society. People from many countries, cultures, languages and religions have settled here and contributed to the nation.

Australian Citizenship Test Practice Test

Australian Citizenship Test Practice Test

Citizenship Australia and Its People