Australian History Quiz

The first settlers - now considered Indigenous Australians - are estimated to arrived on the continent how many years ago?

The state Tasmanian was named after a man from which European descent?

What year was the city of Sydney founded?

The eastern 4 states of Australia, were until 1825, known under a united state named _________?

The site for the nation's capital Canberra was acquired in which year?

The first man to sail the entire coast of Australia in the 'Inspector' was _________?

In which year did Captai Cook make ground in Botany Bay and claim NSW for Britain?

The 'white Australia' policy was abolished in which year?

How many times has Australia hosted the Olympic Games?

In 1942, which Australian city was attacked by Japanese bombers n the midst of WWII?