Citizenship Practice Test 1 Practice Test 1 for the Australian Citizenship Test. 20 Questions. Start QuizPage 1 of 20 Who are Australia's first inhabitants? European settlers Asian immigrants Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples African tribes Page 2 of 20 What is significant about the cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples? They have the youngest cultures in the world. They have the oldest continuous cultures and traditions in the world. Their cultures were established only a few hundred years ago. Their cultures have no connection to the land. Page 3 of 20 Where are the Torres Strait Islander people from? Mainland Australia Papua New Guinea Tasmania Islands between the northern tip of Queensland and Papua New Guinea Page 4 of 20 Why are Indigenous cultures an important part of Australia's national identity? Because they were the first inhabitants of Australia Because they are the largest ethnic group in Australia Because their cultures are outdated and need to be preserved Because their cultures are diverse and have shaped Australia's history Page 5 of 20 When did European settlement in Australia start? 26 January 1788 1 January 1800 4 July 1776 15 August 1815 Page 6 of 20 Which year did the "Gold Rush" start 1750 1900 1851 1901 Page 7 of 20 Who was the first Governor of the colony of New South Wales? Captain Arthur Phillip Captain James Cook Captain William Bligh Captain John Smith Page 8 of 20 Where did the early free settlers in Australia come from? Europe and Asia Great Britain and Ireland Africa and the Middle East North America and South America Page 9 of 20 Who were the first large group of migrants to Australia not from Europe? Americans Chinese Indians Africans Page 10 of 20 When were the separate colonies united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia? 1788 1851 1901 1967 Page 11 of 20 What is Australia's national language? French German English Spanish Page 12 of 20 Why is communicating in English important for migrants in Australia? It is a requirement for citizenship. It helps them connect with other migrants. It allows them to participate in Australian society. It prevents them from being deported. Page 13 of 20 What has contributed to the diversity of Australia's population over the last two centuries? Decreased migration levels Programs to encourage British migrants The establishment of the Australian Constitution Migration and refugee programs from all over the world Page 14 of 20 What is the capital city of New South Wales? Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Perth Page 15 of 20 Which Australian state has Brisbane as its capital city? New South Wales (NSW) Victoria (VIC) Queensland (QLD) Western Australia (WA) Page 16 of 20 How many states are there in the Commonwealth of Australia? 2 4 6 9 Page 17 of 20 On which date is Australia Day celebrated each year? 26 January 25 April 4 July 25 December Page 18 of 20 What are the three colors of the Australian Aboriginal Flag? Blue, white, and green Black, red, and yellow Red, white, and blue Green, white, and black Page 19 of 20 What is Australia's national flower? Eucalyptus Golden Wattle Kangaroo Paw Waratah Page 20 of 20 What are Australia's national colors? Blue and White Green and Gold Red and Black Purple and Orange