Free Our Common Bond questions: 19 questions; the real Australian citizenship test has 20 questions, 5 of them on Australian values, per Home Affairs. How many can you get wrong?
Australia and its people
Which of these is an icon of South Australia?
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Our Common Bond practice questions and answers: Australia and its people
Australia and its people is part 1 of Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond, the official booklet for the test.
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Question 1. Which of these is an icon of South Australia?
- A. The Barossa Valley
- B. The Margaret River region
- C. Port Arthur
Answer: A. The Barossa Valley
The Barossa Valley and the Flinders Ranges are well-known places in South Australia.
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Question 2. Which state has the Torres Strait Islands to its north?
- A. Western Australia
- B. South Australia
- C. Queensland
Answer: C. Queensland
The Torres Strait Islands lie north of Queensland.
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Question 3. According to the booklet, why have people come to Australia through recent migration and refugee programs?
- A. To be with family, start afresh or flee war
- B. Only to work in mining for a few years and leave
- C. Only to study at university and then return home
Answer: A. To be with family, start afresh or flee war
People come to be with family, to start a new life, or to get away from poverty, war or persecution.
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Question 4. What does the yellow circle on the Australian Aboriginal Flag represent?
- A. The sun
- B. The moon
- C. Gold
Answer: A. The sun
On the Aboriginal Flag, the yellow circle stands for the sun.
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Question 5. Which of these is an icon of Tasmania?
- A. Cradle Mountain
- B. The Royal Exhibition Building
- C. Kata Tjuta
Answer: A. Cradle Mountain
Cradle Mountain is one of Tasmania's icons, along with Port Arthur and the Bay of Fires.
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Question 6. On what date is Anzac Day?
- A. 25 April
- B. 26 January
- C. 1 January
Answer: A. 25 April
Anzac Day is held on 25 April every year, the date of the Gallipoli landing.
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Question 7. What is in the top left corner of the Australian National Flag?
- A. The Southern Cross
- B. The Union Jack
- C. A yellow circle
Answer: B. The Union Jack
The top left corner of the flag shows the Union Jack, which is the United Kingdom's flag.
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Question 8. In what year did the Anzacs land at Gallipoli?
- A. 1901
- B. 1967
- C. 1915
Answer: C. 1915
The Anzacs landed at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915, during World War I.
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Question 9. What sits above the shield on the Commonwealth Coat of Arms?
- A. A gold Commonwealth Star
- B. A gold crown with seven jewels
- C. The rising sun
Answer: A. A gold Commonwealth Star
Above the shield on the Coat of Arms is a gold seven-pointed Commonwealth Star.
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Question 10. Which state is known for a rugged coastline, famous wine regions and fine colonial buildings in its capital?
- A. South Australia
- B. Tasmania
- C. The Northern Territory
Answer: A. South Australia
South Australia has a rugged coast and well-known wine regions, and Adelaide has much fine colonial architecture.
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Question 11. What does the shield on the Commonwealth Coat of Arms represent?
- A. The Union Jack
- B. The Army, the Navy and the Air Force
- C. The six states and federation
Answer: C. The six states and federation
On the Coat of Arms, the shield stands for federation and the six states.
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Question 12. Why are Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country practices performed?
- A. To mark the official start of a federal election campaign
- B. To celebrate the arrival of the First Fleet in Sydney
- C. To pay respect to the First Peoples of Australia
Answer: C. To pay respect to the First Peoples of Australia
Each practice is a way to pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Australia's First Peoples.
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Question 13. After which event were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples included in official population estimates?
- A. The 1967 Referendum
- B. Federation in 1901
- C. The gold rush of 1851
Answer: A. The 1967 Referendum
They were not counted in official population estimates until after the 1967 Referendum.
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Question 14. How do Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples express their deep connection with the land?
- A. Through their stories, art and dance
- B. Through laws passed by the federal Parliament
- C. Through the words of the national anthem
Answer: A. Through their stories, art and dance
Stories, art and dance are the ways they show how closely they are tied to the land.
In Our Common Bond, Part 1: Australia and its people (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
Question 15. The name 'Anzac' comes from an army corps made up of soldiers from Australia and which other country?
- A. The United Kingdom
- B. New Zealand
- C. Papua New Guinea
Answer: B. New Zealand
The Anzacs were the Australian and New Zealand soldiers of one army corps. They landed at Gallipoli in 1915.
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Question 16. While celebrating the diversity of its people, what does Australia also aim to build?
- A. A cohesive and unified nation
- B. Separate communities that keep apart
- C. A nation with one shared religion
Answer: A. A cohesive and unified nation
Australia celebrates diversity and also works to build a united, cohesive nation.
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Question 17. What colours is the Torres Strait Islander Flag?
- A. Green, blue, black and white
- B. Black, red, yellow and white
- C. Green, gold, blue and white
Answer: A. Green, blue, black and white
Four colours appear on the Torres Strait Islander Flag: green, blue, black and white.
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Question 18. How many mainland territories does Australia have?
- A. Six
- B. Four
- C. Two
Answer: C. Two
There are two mainland territories: the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory.
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Question 19. On the Torres Strait Islander Flag, what is the white dancer's headdress a symbol of?
- A. The sun rising over the sea
- B. The land of the island groups
- C. All Torres Strait Islanders
Answer: C. All Torres Strait Islanders
At the centre of the flag, the white dancer's headdress is a symbol for every Torres Strait Islander.
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