📚 Part 1: Understanding Colonisation

1. What does colonisation mean?

When people explore new places

When one group takes control over another place and its people

When people trade with other countries

When people go on holiday to new places

2. What do you know about Australia before 1800? Check all that apply:

First Nations Australians lived here for thousands of years

There were many different language groups

People cared for Country using traditional knowledge

There were no people living in Australia

3. Which country established colonies in Australia after 1800?

France

Spain

Britain

Netherlands

🤔 Part 2: Britain's Reasons for Colonisation

4. Match each reason with its explanation by writing the letter next to the number:

Reasons:

1. Overcrowded prisons ____

2. Expanding the British Empire ____

3. Strategic naval location ____

Explanations:

A. Britain wanted a strong position in the Pacific Ocean

B. Britain's jails were full and they needed somewhere to send convicts

C. Britain wanted more land and power around the world

5. Why do you think Britain chose Australia as a place to establish colonies? Give two reasons:

6. Complete this inquiry question about Colonial Australia:

What caused _____________ to establish colonies in _____________ after _____________?

7. Write two questions you would like to learn more about regarding Colonial Australia:

8. How do you think colonisation affected First Nations Australians? Write one sentence: