Instructions
Read each question carefully and write your answers in the spaces provided.
Some questions may ask for drawings or short sentences. Have fun learning about British colonization in Australia!
Understanding British Colonization in Australia
1. The British colonization of Australia began with the arrival of the _______________ Fleet in 1788.
2. The British chose Australia as a place to _______________ because they needed a new location for their growing empire and to establish a penal colony.
The First Fleet
3. The First Fleet included about _______________ ships, carrying soldiers, settlers, and _______________. Fill in the blanks.
ships, carrying4. Draw a simple picture of what you imagine the First Fleet looked like:
(Drawing space - imagine ships sailing to Australia)
Indigenous Australians
5. The Indigenous Australians had been living in Australia for thousands of years before the British arrived. They had their own languages, foods, and customs. Write one thing you think Indigenous Australians might have taught the British settlers:
Daily Life in the Colony
6. What do you think it would have been like to live in the early Australian colony? Write a short paragraph about it:
Challenges in the New Land
7. The British settlers faced many challenges, such as _______________ and _______________. Fill in the blanks.
and8. How do you think the Indigenous Australians felt when the British settled in their land?
Let's Reflect!
9. If you were traveling back in time to when the British first arrived in Australia, what would you pack and why?
Remember, learning about history helps us understand how the world we live in today came to be! Great job!