1. Who commanded the British fleet that arrived in Sydney Harbour in January, 1788? Commander Arthur Phillip Governor William Bligh Captain James Cook Prime Minister John Howard

2. What was the name of the rebellion that took place in the colony in 1808, overthrowing the acting Governor, William Bligh? The Rum Rebellion The Potato Rebellion The Beer Rebellion The Anti Bligh Rebellion

3. What is the name of the 6th Governor of New South Wales, who pulled the colony together after several years of stuggle? Hint: His time in office was 1810-1821 (making him the longest serving Governor of the colony). Lachlan Macquarie Captain John Hunter Charles Augustus Fitzroy Bob Hawke

4. What would a single female convict most likely do once she was set free in New South Wales? Go back to Britain Drink and gamble Become a teacher Marry

5. If a convict was caught slacking at work, what was the most likely punishment? Six months' hard labour Sent back to Britain with a letter of dismissal A severe flogging No dinner for a week

6. Once a convict's sentence was complete and they were set free, what social group were they classified as? The Free Settlers The Natives The Exclusives The Emancipists

7. Which of these men is referred to as the true founder of Australia, and was the instigator of a famous rebellion (see question 2). He was also one of the most influential landowners of the colonial era. Darcy Wentworth Ned Kelly Samual Marsden John Macarthur

8. How were the Native Aborigines generally treated by the British colonists in colonial New South Wales? The colonists killed them on arrival in 1788. Wonderfully. They were treated like gods! Terribly. They were treated like animals. They had no contact at all.

9. What social activity was viewed by the Anglican church as the most disgusting display of public indecency ever seen? It was practised by the "lower orders" in pubs around 1830. Playing Poker Drinking competitions Meat Raffles Social Dancing

10. What natural discovery attracted an enormous influx of immigrants to Australia, beginning in the 1850s? Hint: A large percentage of the immigrants were from China. Oil Gold Eucalyptus Snake skin