Australian History and People Flashcards
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The Australian Gold Rush of the 1850s began in which colony?
Answer: New South Wales and Victoria
Major gold discoveries were made at Ophir in New South Wales in 1851, quickly followed by larger finds in Victoria, triggering the Gold Rush.
What event took place at Eureka Stockade in 1854?
Answer: A miners' rebellion against colonial authorities
Gold miners at Ballarat, Victoria, rebelled against colonial authorities over licence fees and lack of political representation, in what became a symbol of Australian democracy.
During World War I, at which campaign did Australian and New Zealand forces fight together, creating the ANZAC legend?
Answer: Gallipoli
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZACs) landed at Gallipoli, Turkey, on 25 April 1915, a date now commemorated as ANZAC Day.
What is the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme?
Answer: A major post-WWII engineering project producing hydro-electric power
The Snowy Mountains Scheme, built between 1949 and 1974, is a massive engineering project that generates hydro-electric power and diverts water for irrigation.
Which year did Australia adopt the metric system for everyday use?
Answer: 1974
Australia converted to the metric system in stages, with general adoption completing around 1974, replacing the old imperial measurements.
What does the Southern Cross on the Australian flag represent?
Answer: Australia's location in the Southern Hemisphere
The Southern Cross constellation represents Australia's location in the Southern Hemisphere and is visible from the southern part of the globe.
Which Australian city hosted the 2000 Summer Olympic Games?
Answer: Sydney
Sydney hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics, widely regarded as one of the most successful Games in history.