Citizenship Australia and Its People 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which ocean lies to the west of Australia?
- Pacific Ocean
- Indian Ocean (Correct answer)
- Southern Ocean
- Arctic Ocean
Correct answer: Indian Ocean
The Indian Ocean borders Australia's western coastline.
Question 2: What is the capital city of Queensland?
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Brisbane (Correct answer)
- Cairns
Correct answer: Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital city of the state of Queensland.
Question 3: Which Aboriginal language group is associated with the Sydney region?
- Arrernte
- Eora (Correct answer)
- Warlpiri
- Noongar
Correct answer: Eora
The Eora people are the Aboriginal inhabitants of the Sydney coastal region.
Question 4: What is the estimated population of Australia?
- Around 10 million
- Around 16 million
- Around 27 million (Correct answer)
- Around 50 million
Correct answer: Around 27 million
Australia's population is approximately 27 million people.
Question 5: Which Australian state was the last to join the Federation in 1901?
- South Australia
- Queensland
- Tasmania
- Western Australia (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Western Australia
Western Australia was the last colony to vote yes in the Federation referendum, joining in 1901.
Question 6: What term describes the network of ancient paths and routes used by Aboriginal Australians?
- Corroboree trails
- Songlines (Correct answer)
- Dreaming paths
- Bush tracks
Correct answer: Songlines
Songlines (also called Dreaming tracks) are routes across the land marked in song and story by Aboriginal Australians.
Question 7: The Torres Strait Islands are located between Australia and which country?
- Indonesia
- New Zealand
- Papua New Guinea (Correct answer)
- Timor-Leste
Correct answer: Papua New Guinea
The Torres Strait Islands lie between the tip of Queensland and Papua New Guinea.
Citizenship Australia and Its People 2
Which ocean lies to the west of Australia?