History
Australian Federation Quiz
Test your knowledge on the history of Australia's Federation! This quiz covers key events, figures, and reasons behind the unification of Australian colonies into one nation.
Challenge yourself with questions including:
- First Prime Minister of Australia
- Significant speeches and documents
- The impact of Federation on trade and governance
Who was the First Prime Minister of Australia?
Edmund Barton
Henry Parkes
Sir John Quick
How many colonies were there in 1890?
Six
Eight
Five
What was Henry Parkes's speech known as?
Tenterfield Oration
Tenterfield Speech
Tenterfield Federation Oration
Select a reason for why Federation is a good idea
�Federation would remove taxes on goods when crossing borders, allowing for free trade between colonies.
�Federation would take some time and many important decisions would need to be made.
�Poorer colonies liked the existing tax system as they made money by taxing goods.
What is Australia's government system based on?
The British parliament and the US Constitution
The Canadian system and the US Constitution
In 1891, where was the Constitution Convention held?
Sydney
Brisbane
Melbourne
Was the WA vote unanimous
Yes
No
Why did the premiers travel to London?
They needed to ask permission to allow federation
They needed to go for a holiday
They needed to meet the Queen for an important issue.
When was the Second Referendum held?
1899
1900
1898
Who created the Corowa Plan
Sir John Quick
Edmund Barton
Alfred Deakin
Henry Parkes
Who represents the Queen?
The Governor General
The Australian Prime Minister
The British Prime Minister
What was the first draft of the Constitution written
1891
1895
1899
Was the vote for Federation democratic
Yes
No
How many referendums were held?
Two
One
Three
DO you think Federation was a good idea?
Yes
No
I'm not sure
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