Citizenship Australia and Its People — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the capital city of Australia?
- Sydney
- Canberra (Correct answer)
- Melbourne
- Brisbane
Correct answer: Canberra
Canberra is the capital city of Australia. It was purpose-built as the national capital and sits between Sydney and Melbourne in the Australian Capital Territory.
Question 2: Who are the traditional custodians of the land in Australia?
- Early British settlers
- Pacific Islander migrants
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (Correct answer)
- Dutch explorers
Correct answer: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the first Australians and the traditional custodians of the land, with cultures dating back tens of thousands of years.
Question 3: When is Australia Day celebrated each year?
- 26 January (Correct answer)
- 1 January
- 25 April
- 25 December
Correct answer: 26 January
Australia Day is celebrated on 26 January. It marks the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788.
Question 4: Which of these is an official value reflected in modern Australian society?
- Mateship and a fair go (Correct answer)
- Strict social hierarchy
- Loyalty to a single religion
- A one-party state
Correct answer: Mateship and a fair go
Mateship and giving everyone a 'fair go' are widely recognised Australian values, emphasising friendship, support and equal opportunity.
Question 5: Australia is often described as a society made up of people from many different backgrounds. What is this called?
- A monoculture
- A multicultural society (Correct answer)
- A closed society
- A colonial outpost
Correct answer: A multicultural society
Australia is a multicultural society. People from many countries, cultures, languages and religions have settled here and contributed to the nation.
Question 6: What language is the national language of Australia?
- French
- Mandarin
- English (Correct answer)
- Latin
Correct answer: English
English is the national language of Australia. Learning English helps new citizens take part fully in Australian life.
Question 7: Anzac Day, commemorated on 25 April, honours which group of people?
- Early explorers
- Government leaders
- Sporting champions
- Australians who served and died in wars and conflicts (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Australians who served and died in wars and conflicts
Anzac Day, on 25 April, honours the Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. It began with the Gallipoli landing in 1915.
Question 8: Roughly how many people live in Australia today?
- About 1 million
- About 26 million (Correct answer)
- About 100 million
- About 500 million
Correct answer: About 26 million
Australia has a population of about 26 million people, most of whom live in cities along the coast.
Citizenship Australia and Its People
What is the capital city of Australia?