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Gold discovered in Australia
  • 1. When was gold first discovered in Australia?
A) 1800
B) 1900
C) 1950
D) 1851
  • 2. What was the name of the first significant goldrush town in Australia?
A) Bathurst
B) Sydney
C) Adelaide
D) Melbourne
  • 3. Which colony initiated the first gold rush in Australia?
A) New South Wales
B) Victoria
C) South Australia
D) Queensland
  • 4. Which region experienced the largest gold rush in Australia?
A) New South Wales
B) Western Australia
C) Victoria
D) Tasmania
  • 5. What influence did the gold rush have on the development of Melbourne in Australia?
A) It led to the complete destruction of Melbourne.
B) It caused the abandonment of Melbourne.
C) It had no impact on Melbourne's development.
D) It transformed Melbourne into a major metropolis.
  • 6. What social impact did the gold rush have on Australia?
A) It resulted in complete social isolation for Australians.
B) It led to increased social division and unrest.
C) It played a role in shaping Australian national identity and culture.
D) It had no social impact on Australia.
  • 7. What was the name of the famous gold nugget discovered in Australia in the 19th century?
A) Shining Star
B) Welcome Nugget
C) Treasure Trove
D) Golden Giant
  • 8. Which famous Australian writer's family participated in the gold rush?
A) Banjo Paterson
B) Henry Lawson
C) Miles Franklin
D) Dame Mary Gilmore
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