Citizenship History and Symbols 2

Question 1

Which Indigenous Australian people are the traditional custodians of the land around Sydney Cove, where the First Fleet arrived in 1788?

Accepted Answer

Gadigal people

Answer

The Gadigal people of the Eora nation were the traditional custodians of the land around Sydney Cove where the First Fleet first settled.

Question 2

What does the Commonwealth Star on the Australian flag represent?

Accepted Answer

The six states and the territories

Answer

The Commonwealth Star (also called the Federation Star) has seven points representing the six states and the combined territories of Australia.

Question 3

In what year did the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) achieve self-government?

Accepted Answer

1988

Answer

The ACT achieved self-government in 1988, gaining its own Legislative Assembly.

Question 4

What is the name of Australia's national floral emblem?

Accepted Answer

Golden Wattle

Answer

The Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha) was officially proclaimed Australia's national floral emblem in 1988.

Question 5

Which explorer first circumnavigated and mapped the Australian continent, confirming it was a single landmass?

Accepted Answer

Matthew Flinders

Answer

Matthew Flinders completed the first circumnavigation of Australia between 1801 and 1803, confirming it was a single continent.

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