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Beginning in 1851, people from all over the world traveled to Australia when _____ was discovered.
a) gold
b) oil
c) diamonds
d) coal

Most of the first colonists sent to Australia were _____.
a) convicted criminals
b) explorers
c) fur traders
d) gold prospectors

Australia and New Zealand were both colonized by the _____.
a) British
b) French
c) Portuguese
d) Dutch

The first people to live in New Zealand came from _____.
a) Polynesia in canoes
b) Britain in convict ships
c) Australia in sailboats
d) Borneo across a land bridge

The first people to live in Australia are called _____.
a) Indians
b) Maori
c) Aboriginals
d) convicts

Which of these has the oldest surviving culture?
a) Aboriginals
b) Maori
c) British Australians
d) Polynesians

Where did the ancestors of the Aboriginals migrate from?
a) Southeast Asia
b) Southeast Australia
c) Polynesia
d) Micronesia

Which of these is NOT an impact of invasive species in Australia?
a) Aggressive kangaroos inhabit the Australian outback
b) Australia is the world's largest wool exporter
c) There is a huge population of European rabbits in Australia
d) Pigs compete with cattle for pasture land in Australia

Why does the rising ocean level pose a threat to Australia?
a) Most Australians live along the coast
b) Sea water will destroy Australia's farming industry
c) It will ruin surfing
d) It will destroy the Great Barrier Reef

What is the Great Barrier Reef?
a) A series of reefs along Australia's eastern coast
b) Small reefs that encircle all of Australia
c) One massive reef along Australia's eastern coast
d) One massive reef that encircle all of Australia

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