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Australian History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship 2010 School Certificate Test

Section 1 — Australian Geography, Civics and Citizenship 50 marks Allow about 1 hour for this section This section has TWO parts Part A – Questions 1–20 20 marks Part B – Questions 21–24 30 marks

Section 2 — Australian History, Civics and Citizenship 50 marks Allow about 1 hour for this section This section has TWO parts Part A – Questions 25–44 20 marks Part B – Questions 45–48 30 marks

32 How are changes made to the Australian Constitution? (A) By a referendum (B) By the Prime Minister (C) By agreement among political parties (D) By a decision of the High Court of Australia

HISTORY

Source C

Source D ©The Courier Mail, 19 April 1965

Australia’s stake in what started

out as a Red-engineered dirty little civil war is this: if communism takes over in South Vietnam, then Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia will surely be swallowed, too, in time. We could be next.

29 What conclusion can be drawn from Sources C and D? (A) The media ignored the threat of communism. (B) Communism spread from Europe to South East Asia. (C) Australians were not concerned about the domino theory. (D) There was a fear that Australia would be taken over by communism.

Question 46 (5 marks) Select ONE event/issue from the box below. Freedom Rides Women’s Liberation Green bans Whitlam dismissal Green politics Republicanism

One Nation

What impact did the selected event/issue have on post- World War II Australia? Event/issue:.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Question 47 (5 marks) Explain how a historian could use sources to investigate the experiences of ONE of the groups in the box below.

A migrant group in the post-WWII period ‘Enemy’ aliens in WWI OR WWII

Women during the Great Depression Women’s liberationists in the post-WWII period

Group: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Section 2 – Part B (continued) In your answer you will be assessed on your ability to:

■ organise and communicate your knowledge and understanding effectively ■ support your ideas with relevant evidence ■ use historical terms appropriately

Question 48 (15 marks) Explain why Australia became involved in the Vietnam War. In your answer, refer to: influences from outside Australia influences from within Australia. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Which geographical instrument is used by a geographer in the field to determine direction? (A) Ruler (B) Compass (C) Barometer (D) Clinometer

•What proportion of Australia’s population was under the age of 15 in 1954 and 2004?• (A) 1954 19.8%; 2004 28.7%• (B) 1954 28.7%; 2004 20%• (C) 1954 36.0%; 2004 25.2%• (D) 1954 41.2%; 2004 27.4%

•Which statement best describes the likely weather conditions being experienced in Cairns?

(A) Unstable atmospheric conditions – windy and clear blue skies(B) Stable atmospheric conditions – windy with heavy rain(C) Stable atmospheric conditions – gentle winds and clear blue skies(D) Unstable atmospheric conditions – strong winds and heavy rain

•In what direction is Bowan River flowing in AR2378?(A) Northeast(B) Southeast(C) Southwest(D) Northwest

Question 46 (5 marks) • Aid • Migration • Defence • Trade Choose ONE of Australia’s regional and global links from the box above. Link: ................................................................................................................................... Outline the role of government in relation to the link you have chosen. ..................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................................

Question 22 (5 marks) A Year 10 Geography student is completing a Research Action Plan investigating the impact of a proposed dam on the Red River. Some of the research findings are shown in the table.

The final step for this Research Action Plan is to demonstrate active citizenship by proposing individual OR group actions in response to the research findings. Using the information provided, describe at least TWO appropriate actions to complete this Research Action Plan. ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Question 24 (15 marks) Australia faces challenges in relation to human rights. Discuss strategies to address these challenges. ..................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................... .....................................................................................................................................................