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Australias Geography & History

Study Guide

GEOGRAPHY:
What is the climate like in central Australia? ______________________________________________

Why is southeastern Australia a popular place to live? ______________________________________

Why do very few people live in the Great Victoria Desert? ___________________________________

Where is the Great Barrier Reef located? _________________________________________________

Explain the significance of Uluru/Ayers rock to the Aboriginal people. __________________________


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Why are many of Australias animals found nowhere else on Earth?

Label the following features on the map below:


Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea, Canberra, Great Victoria Desert, Indian Ocean, Ayers Rock,
Great Dividing Range
HISTORY:
Where did the Aborigines come from? __________________________________________

Which weapon did the Aborigines invent? ______________________________________

Which countrys culture had the greatest impact on the language & religion of Australia today?
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What advantages did the British have over the


Aborigines?_________________________________________________________________________
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Why did the British want to start a colony in Australia?


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Who were the first settlers in Australia? When did they colonize the country?
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What did the British do to the Aborigines?


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Explain current Aboriginal issues: Include poverty, healthcare, and literacy (education).
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