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Australia History

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How did the English settlers keep the French out of West Australia?

Built new villages and cities as fast as possible

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What attracted thousands of immigrants from England and Ireland in the mid-19th century?

Gold rush in Southern Australia

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After Chinese immigrants arrived in Australia why didn't Chinese become an important language?

English speakers were too plentiful

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After Australia gained its independence they allowed people to move to Australia from where?

United Kingdom and United States

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After Australia gained its independence they DID NOT allow people to move to Australia from where?

Africa and Asia

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Today how many Australians were born in another country?

20%

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True or False: Australia has no official language.

False

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What is the most common language in Australia for people and businesses?

English

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What did Europeans introduce to Australia in 1788?

Christianity

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What 2 churches claim the most members in Australia?

Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican Church

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How many clan groups or nations where there in Australia when Europeans arrived?

About 600

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How do indigenous communities keep their cultural heritage alive today?

Passing their knowledge, arts, rituals, and performances from one generation to another.

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What is language so important in understanding Australia's indigenous heritage?

Most of their history is an oral history

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Define dialect

Regional varieties of a language

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True or false: the government of Australia has had a poor record when it comes to the treatment of its Aboriginal citizens

True

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Name 2 ways Australia's government mistreated their indigenous people.

1. Robbed them of their land 2. Their culture was not appreciated 3. They were abused and killed

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