Read the following information and answer the questions below. AUSTRALIA 2,971,000 sq. mi. First sighted by Portuguese in 17th Century "The Land of Wonder. The land down under." Sydney was first settled in 1788 as a British prison outpost by Captain Arthur Philip, who chose the settlement of Port Jackson on the Pacific Ocean and named it in honor of Lord Sydney, the British home secretary. After the federation of Australian colonies came into being in 1901, Sydney grew rapidly. With a population of almost 2.5 million people, Sydney has become Australia's largest city and port. The 1819 Obelisk, from which distances along Australia's roads were marked, is one of the oldest landmarks. Other early 19th century buildings include St. James' Church, the Hyde Park Barracks, which are now law courts, and Parliament House. 1. Sydney was first established as a _________. coffee plantation sugar plantation prison barracks. 2. Captain Arthur Philip renamed _________ to Sydney. obelisk Hyde Park Parliament House Port Jackson 3. The Federation of Austalian Colonies was established in _________. 1788 1901 1888 1819 4. Sydney has a population of almost _________ million. 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 Your score is out of 4
AUSTRALIA 2,971,000 sq. mi. First sighted by Portuguese in 17th Century "The Land of Wonder. The land down under." Sydney was first settled in 1788 as a British prison outpost by Captain Arthur Philip, who chose the settlement of Port Jackson on the Pacific Ocean and named it in honor of Lord Sydney, the British home secretary. After the federation of Australian colonies came into being in 1901, Sydney grew rapidly. With a population of almost 2.5 million people, Sydney has become Australia's largest city and port. The 1819 Obelisk, from which distances along Australia's roads were marked, is one of the oldest landmarks. Other early 19th century buildings include St. James' Church, the Hyde Park Barracks, which are now law courts, and Parliament House. 1. Sydney was first established as a _________. coffee plantation sugar plantation prison barracks. 2. Captain Arthur Philip renamed _________ to Sydney. obelisk Hyde Park Parliament House Port Jackson 3. The Federation of Austalian Colonies was established in _________. 1788 1901 1888 1819 4. Sydney has a population of almost _________ million. 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 Your score is out of 4
coffee plantation sugar plantation prison barracks.
2. Captain Arthur Philip renamed _________ to Sydney.
obelisk Hyde Park Parliament House Port Jackson
3. The Federation of Austalian Colonies was established in _________.
1788 1901 1888 1819
4. Sydney has a population of almost _________ million.
2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 Your score is out of 4