Australia and New Zealand
Australia became a nation under a single constitution when?
1 January 1901
What is the largest coral structure in the world?
Great Barrier Reef
After WWII, international demand grew for Australia's major exports of _____, _____, and ______ and suburban Australia also prospered
metals, wools, meat, and wheat
Great Britain founded Sydney, Australia, as a
penal colony
Many of Australia's famed _______ live in the Outback
wildlife
Today Australia is home to people from more than ____ countries
100
Antarctica was fist discovered in ____
1820
How much of the land is desert land?
2/3
Today, more than ____(%) of Australians are foreign born and more than ____(%) are of mixed cultural origin
20%, 40%
Speak ____ languages - after English, the most popular are _____, _____, ______, and _______
226; Italian, Greek, Cantonese, and Arabic
Since 1945, more than _____people from across the world moved to live in Australia
6 million
Australia was formed by ___ states wanting freedom from _____ rule
6; British
___ largest country in the world
6th
With more than_____(%) of Australians living within 50 km of the coast, the _____ has become an important part of their laid back lifestyle.
80%; beach
The ______ had complex religious beliefs and social structures but a simple economy.
Aboriginal peopl
Because of its harsh climate, _____ has no permanent settlements.
Antarctica
Both ____ and _______were colonized by Europeans and still have a strong European heritage.
Australia and New Zealand
Gold was discovered in ______ in 1851 and in______ in 1861
Australia and New Zealand
_____, ____, _____made up the last region to be explored by Europeans.
Australia, New Zealand, and Antarctica
In Australia, the _____ colonists had violent conflicts with the Aboriginal people, many of whom were killed
British
_______ and _______ influenced the government of Australia
British and American
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
The ________________ was formed in 1901 when six independent British colonies agreed to join together and become states of a new nation.
Commonwealth of Australia
When is Australia's summer?
December through February
_______ and _______ are observed by most of the population
Easter andChristmas
What oceans surround Australia?
Indian and Pacific
How does Australia's economy differ from many other developed nations?
It does not rely heavily on manufacturing
Australia trades primarily with ______ and the ____
Japan and the USA
What is Australia's highest mountain?
Mount Kosciusko
The Maori were the original settlers of
New Zealand
In 2000, Sydney hosted the ______. With a physical environment that favors sports and a culture shaped by immigrants, the city seemed a perfect site for an international athletic event.
Olympic Games
The Great Barrier Reef run along the coast of ______
Queensland
Australia is in the _________ Hemisphere
Southern
Which of the following statements best describes the development of Australia's and New Zealand's cultures?
Their cultures have been influenced by native and European inhabitants
Land area is almost the exact same as ____
USA
During ______, Australian forces made a significant contribution to the Allied victory in _____, ______, and the _________
WWII; Europe, Asia, Pacific
Australia is considered to be a _________
constitutional monarchy
Australia is the Worlds Largest Exporter of _____and ____
diamonds and sheep
Australia has a very ____ climate
dry
Australians are among the world leaders in ___-_____ _________
fast-food consumption
______ and _______ is a popular meal in Australia
fish and chips
Chefs are known for their ability to merge cultural flavors together to make"______ ______"
fusion cuisine
The Aboriginal people lived by ______and _____
hunting and gathering
What is a vast, remote, arid area of Australia?
the Outback
Where is Australia located?
tip of South Asia
The Outback is best known for _____ and ______
tourism and agriculture
Australia is considered a ________
tourist nation
Most Australians and New Zealanders livein
urban areas
