TEST YOUR RECONCILIATION KNOWLEDGE

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  1. On 27 May 1967, more than 90 per cent of Australians voted ‘yes’ in a referendum to give the Australian Government the power to make laws for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and to include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in what?

  • A.
    Federal Parliament
  • B.
    The Census
  • C.
    University degree programs
• 2.
  2. In August 1975, then Prime Minister Gough Whitlam famously poured dirt into the hands of Gurindji man Vincent Lingiari. This moment symbolised the day when over 3,200 square kilometres of land was transferred by leasehold title back to the Gurindji people after an eight-year struggle. Where did this moment take place? 

  • A.
    Wave Hill
  • B.
    Wake Hill
  • C.
    Waverley Hill
• 3.
  3. The Mabo decision by the High Court of Australia, recognised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples rights to the land and seas, thereby overturning the previously held principle known as what?

  • A.
    Terra nullius
  • B.
    Res nullius 
  • C.
    Intra fauces terrae 
• 4.
  4. The Sydney Harbour Bridge Walk for Reconciliation was held on Sunday 28 May 2000 during National Reconciliation Week. What was the theme of National Reconciliation Week in 2000? 

  • A.
    Corroboree 2000: Sharing Our Future 
  • B.
    Reconciliation: Together we’re doing it
  • C.
    Reconciliation: Let’s Walk the Talk
• 5.
  5. The National Apology to the Stolen Generations was a powerful moment, delivered in the Parliament with bi-partisan support, by the then Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd on what date? 

  • A.
    26 May 2008
  • B.
    26 May 1998
  • C.
    13 February 2008
• 6.
  6. In 2017, at the First Nations National Constitutional Convention, 250 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander delegates adopted what significant document?

  • A.
    The Makarrata Statement 
  • B.
    The Uluru Statement from the Heart
  • C.
    The Uluru Statement of Reconciliation
• 7.
  7. Which famous Australian song was inspired by the Gurindji land struggle? 

  • A.
    Beds are Burning by Midnight Oil
  • B.
    From Little Things Big Things Grow by Kev Carmody and Paul Kelly
  • C.
    Treaty by Yothu Yindi
• 8.
  8. The call for Aboriginal people to be able to make decisions about their own lives and affairs, similarly to the campaign for a Voice to Parliament, was called on by the Australian Aboriginal Progressive Association (AAPA) in what year?

  • A.
    2000
  • B.
    1988
  • C.
    1924
• 9.
  9. The 1965 Freedom Ride throughout regional New South Wales highlighted the rife racism and appalling living conditions for Aboriginal people. The Freedom Ride’s journey challenged examples of immense discrimination including what? 

  • A.
    A ban against Aboriginal ex-servicemen at the Walgett Returned Services League
  • B.
    Local laws barring Aboriginal children from both Moree and Kempsey pools
  • C.
    Racial segregation at the Bowraville Picture Theatre
  • D.
    All of the above
• 10.
  10. January 26 was recognised as a Day of Mourning for First Nations people by the Australian Aborigines’ League in what year?

  • A.
    1938
  • B.
    1980
  • C.
    2012

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  You’re on your way to learning more about reconciliation 

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  Continue your journey of learning more and being part of reconciliation in Australia.National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.Here's how to learn more1. Learn about the history of reconciliation in Australia2. Find local and online NRW events to attend.
• 2.
  Continue your reconciliation journey!

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  You're paying attention and know why reconciliation is important in Australia.We need more people like you speaking up, asking the hard questions and taking action during and beyond National Reconciliation Week. Find out more about Reconciliation Australia.If you are hesitant to challenge some of the long-held but incorrect ideas in your community, be assured that across this country many people just like you are joining First Nations peoples in this effort.
• 3.
  You're focussed on reconciliation in Australia

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  Congratulations! You know your history and you know how important reconciliation is in Australia.Find out more about Reconciliation Australia.