Part 1
Australia and its people
First Australians, history, states, symbols
Key points
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have the oldest continuous cultures in the world.
- Six states, two mainland territories. Canberra is the capital.
- English is the national language.
- Know the two big days: Australia Day (26 January) and Anzac Day (25 April).
Study tip: if English is hard for you, read the Vietnamese booklet first to understand the ideas, then read the English one. The test itself is in English.
History at a glance
Step through the moments the booklet expects you to know.
65,000 to 40,000 years ago
The first Australians
The archaeological record shows Aboriginal peoples arrived in this period. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have the oldest continuous cultures in the world.
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States and territories
Six states and two mainland territories. Tap one to see its capital and icons.
State
New South Wales
Capital: Sydney
The first colony established by the British. Sydney is the nation's largest city.
Icons: Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opera House
Flags, symbols and important days
Try to remember what each one means, then flip the card to check.