Part 1 Focus Test

20 questions focused on Australia and its people. This is a free practice test with 20 questions drawn from the testable section of Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond, the official study guide the real test is based on.

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Sample questions from this test

  1. 1. What is the capital of Queensland?

    • A. Cairns
    • B. Gold Coast
    • C. Brisbane
    • D. Townsville

    Answer: C. Brisbane is the capital of Queensland.

  2. 2. What does Australia Day celebrate?

    • A. The end of the Gold Rush
    • B. Federation of the colonies
    • C. The arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 and our nation, achievements and diverse society today
    • D. The signing of the Constitution

    Answer: C. Australia Day marks the arrival of the First Fleet on 26 January 1788 and celebrates modern Australia — our nation, our achievements and our diverse society.

  3. 3. How many mainland territories does Australia have?

    • A. One
    • B. Two
    • C. Three
    • D. Four

    Answer: B. Australia has two mainland territories: the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and the Northern Territory (NT).

  4. 4. What is the capital of the Australian Capital Territory?

    • A. Queanbeyan
    • B. Canberra
    • C. Yass
    • D. Goulburn

    Answer: B. Canberra is the capital of the Australian Capital Territory and Australia's national capital.

  5. 5. When did the Australian Government formally apologise to the Stolen Generations?

    • A. 1998
    • B. 2001
    • C. 2008
    • D. 2015

    Answer: C. On 13 February 2008, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd delivered a formal National Apology to the Stolen Generations in Parliament.

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