Use the drop-down menu to complete the sentence.

The first British settlers to Australia were
Choose...

a. wealthy plantation owners
b. convicted prisoners
c. part of the British royal family.
d. Puritan missionaries

b. convicted prisoners

The first British settlers to Australia were

b. convicted prisoners

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Drag and drop the type of governmental structure to the right country. Some may be used more than once.

federal structure includes national and individual state governments


most government decisions made at national level


led by a prime minister


New Zealand Australia

federal structure includes national and individual state governments: Australia, New Zealand

most government decisions made at national level: New Zealand, Australia

led by a prime minister: Australia, New Zealand

What is the current political status of Australia and New Zealand?

A.
Both remain British colonies and members of the British Commonwealth of Nations.

B.
Australia is independent; New Zealand is still a British colony.

C.
New Zealand is independent; Australia is still a British colony.

D.
Both nations are independent but belong to the British Commonwealth of Nations.

D. Both nations are independent but belong to the British Commonwealth of Nations.

In terms of population, how does Papua New Guinea differ from other the Pacific islands?

A.
It has a large population.

B.
It has low population density.

C.
Its population is mostly urban.

D.
It has a diverse population.

A. It has a large population.

Which of the following statements describes a difference between the political systems of Australia and New Zealand?

A.
Australia is a constitutional monarchy; New Zealand is a democracy.

B.
Australia's entire territory is ruled directly by the central government; New Zealand is divided into states.

C.
In Australia, citizens are required by law to vote in elections; in New Zealand, voting is not required.

D.
Australia does not have a written constitution; New Zealand has a written constitution.