Australian History

A vibrant illustration depicting significant events in Australian history, including a historical representation of Henry Parkes giving a speech, various Australian colonies, and symbols of federation.

Test Your Knowledge of Australian History

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Australian history with our engaging quiz! This quiz challenges your understanding of key events and figures in Australia's journey to federation.

  • Learn about the pivotal speeches that shaped the nation.
  • Discover the difficult decisions faced by colonies.
  • Test your knowledge of historical events from 1891 to 1901.
15 Questions4 MinutesCreated by CuriousKangaroo512
Before 1901, Australia was made up of how much colonies
7
6
4
5
 
What was the name of the speech that Henry Parkes made?
What year did Australia ferderate?
1901
1902
1900
1801
What was Henry Parkes' nickname?
What colony was Henry Parkes in when he made his speech?
NSW
QLD
VIC
SA
WA
TAS
What year did Henry Parkes make his speech in?
1901
1900
1889
1890
Did Everyone support federation when Henry Parkes made the speech?
Yes
No
What were the people worried about?
Rich would have to give to the poor
The Rich colonies would take control of the poorer colonies
The poor colonies relied on the existing taxing system to make money
All of the Above
Where was the convention held in 1891?
WA
SA
NSW
VIC
QLD
TAS
Who's proposal was taken into consideration at the Corowa Conference?
Edmond Barton
John Quick
Henry Parkes
George Reid
What was the name of the proposal that was taken into consideration at the Corowa Conference?
How many Conventions were held between 1897 and 1898?
1
2
3
4
Which year was the first referendum held in?
1898
1897
1899
1998
Which 2 states didn't vote at the referendum?
VIC & NSW
VIC & QLD
QLD & SA
QLD & WA
WA & SA
WA & VIC
What was the last colony to accept federation ?
SA
WA
QLD
VIC
NSW
TAS
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