Citizenship History and Symbols 3

Question 1

What event is commemorated on Australia Day, 26 January?

Accepted Answer

The arrival of the First Fleet at Port Jackson in 1788

Answer

Australia Day marks the arrival of the First Fleet at Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour) on 26 January 1788, when Governor Arthur Phillip raised the British flag.

Question 2

Which of the following is a value that Australians are expected to uphold, as stated in the Australian citizenship pledge?

Accepted Answer

Respect for the equal worth, dignity and freedom of the individual

Answer

The citizenship pledge includes a commitment to respect the equal worth, dignity and freedom of every individual.

Question 3

What was the name of the 1967 referendum's outcome regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians?

Accepted Answer

It removed discriminatory references and allowed the Commonwealth to make laws for them

Answer

The 1967 referendum removed two discriminatory references from the Constitution and gave the Commonwealth power to make laws for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Question 4

The Australian national anthem 'Advance Australia Fair' was officially adopted in which year?

Accepted Answer

1984

Answer

Although selected by a public vote in 1977, 'Advance Australia Fair' was officially proclaimed the national anthem on 19 April 1984.

Question 5

Which animal appears on the left side of the Australian Coat of Arms?

Accepted Answer

Emu

Answer

The Australian Coat of Arms features an emu on the left (heraldic right) and a kangaroo on the right, both chosen because they cannot walk backwards.

Australian Citizenship Test Practice Test

Australian Citizenship Test Practice Test

Citizenship History and Symbols 3