Free Practice Test 6 /20 139 votes, 4.6 avg 104828 Time ends. Practice Test 6 Practice Sessions Completed: 104828 Average score: 79% 1 / 20 Who can Australian citizens contact to raise concerns about government policy? The local police chief The school principal Their elected representative Australian citizens can contact their elected representative to raise their concerns about government policy. (Source: Page 24 - How do I have my say?Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 2 / 20 What kind of freedom is when Australians are allowed to join any religion or religious group they want to? Freedom of association Freedom of speech Freedom of religion Australia has no official national religion, and people in Australia are free to follow any religion they choose. (Source: Page 35 - Freedom of religion, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 3 / 20 After whose settlement was Australia made up of self-governing British colonies? British settlement Irish settlement Chinese settlement After British settlement and before 1901, Australia was made up of six separate, self-governing British colonies. (Source: Page 25 - Federation, How did we establish our system of government? Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 4 / 20 What kind of colonies did Australia have in 1901? Independent republics Community-owned Self-governing After British settlement and before 1901, Australia was made up of six separate, self-governing British colonies. (Source: Page 25 - Federation, How did we establish our system of government? Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 5 / 20 Where was the gold discovered during the "gold rush"? Colonies of New South Wales and Victoria Victoria and Queensland Western Australia In 1851, a 'gold rush' began when gold was discovered in the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria. (Source: Page 8 - Early days of European settlement, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 6 / 20 How should all Australian treat one another? With dignity and respect With politeness and candor With amity and respect All Australians are expected to treat each other with dignity and respect, regardless of their race, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, heritage, culture, politics, wealth or religion. (Source: Page 18 - Our democratic beliefs, Respect for all individuals regardless of background, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 7 / 20 What shall be practised when a group of people express their dissent and appeal to the government or an organisation? Violent confrontation Peaceful protest Forceful methods This means they must be peaceful, and must not injure any person or damage property. (Source: Page 35 - Freedom of association, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 8 / 20 What year did the "gold rush" began? 1788 1851 1900 In 1851, a 'gold rush' began when gold was discovered in the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria. (Source: Page 8 - Early days of European settlement, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 9 / 20 What is the core of Australian value which underpins our democratic system? Freedom of speech Freedom of association Freedom of expression Freedom of speech is a core Australian value and underpins our democratic system. Freedom of speech means people can say and write what they think, and discuss their ideas with others. (Source: Page 19 - Our freedoms, Freedom of speech and freedom of expression, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 10 / 20 What year was Australia made up of six separate and self-governing British colonies? Year 1901 Year 1909 Year 1910 After British settlement and before 1901, Australia was made up of six separate, self-governing British colonies. (Source: Page 25 - Federation, How did we establish our system of government? Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 11 / 20 What must be avoided during a protest? Peaceful demonstrations Injuries and damaging of properties Expressing opinions This means they must be peaceful, and must not injure any person or damage property. (Source: Page 35 - Freedom of association, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 12 / 20 What is a system that is based on the principle wherein every individual has rights and equality under Australian law regardless of their background? Australian Democratic System Australian Defence Force Australian Parliamentary System Australia’s democratic system is based on the principle that every individual, regardless of their background, has rights and equality under Australian law. (Source: Page 18 - Our democratic beliefs, Respect for all individuals regardless of background, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 13 / 20 What was discovered in the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria in 1851? Gold Copper Coal In 1851, a 'gold rush' began when gold was discovered in the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria. (Source: Page 8 - Early days of European settlement, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 14 / 20 What type of freedom is when a group of people can freely gather with others and protest against the government or a particular organisation? Freedom of religion Freedom of speech Freedom of association Australians can gather freely with others, including to protest against a government action or an organisation. (Source: Page 35 - Freedom of association, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 15 / 20 Who needs to consider citizens’ suggestions about laws that need to be amended? An elected representative Prime Minister Police Officers If a citizen tells his or her elected representative a law needs to be changed, the elected representative should consider what has been suggested. (Source: Page 24 - How do I have my say?Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 16 / 20 What began in 1851 in New South Wales and Victoria colonies? European settlement Chinese settlement Gold rush In 1851, a 'gold rush' began when gold was discovered in the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria. (Source: Page 8 - Early days of European settlement, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 17 / 20 What is the system that focuses on treating each other with equal dignity and respect regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, race, country of origin, wealth, religion, culture, and alike? Australian Democratic System Parliamentary System Australian Democratic Oath Australia’s democratic system is based on the principle that every individual, regardless of their background, has rights and equality under Australian law. (Source: Page 18 - Our democratic beliefs, Respect for all individuals regardless of background, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 18 / 20 What is expected from all Australians? To treat each other with dignity and respect, regardless of their race, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, and alike. To fulfil their duties and responsibiities only To be proud of their country All Australians are expected to treat each other with dignity and respect, regardless of their race, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, heritage, culture, politics, wealth or religion. (Source: Page 18 - Our democratic beliefs, Respect for all individuals regardless of background, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 19 / 20 What is the official national religion of Australia? None Christianity Buddhism Australia has no official national religion, and people in Australia are free to follow any religion they choose. (Source: Page 35 - Freedom of religion, Our values, Australian Values, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) 20 / 20 Who were the first large group of migrants that came to New South Wales and Victoria that are not from Europe? Chinese people Irish people European people People from all around the world came to these colonies to try to make their fortunes. Chinese people arriving at this time were the first large group of migrants not from Europe. (Source: Page 8 - Early days of European settlement, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond) Facebook 0% Restart test Send feedback Previous Test Next Test
