Year 6 Federation Quiz
Explore how six colonies became the Commonwealth of Australia on 1 January 1901, and the people and ideas behind it.
In this quiz you'll practise:
- Recall the date and outcome of Federation
- Explain reasons why the colonies chose to federate
- Identify key people and events in the Federation movement
- Describe how the new system of government began and who could take part
Check each answer as you go. If you're not sure, you'll get a hint and another try. Every question has an explanation.
About this Year 6 australian federation quiz
This free Year 6 history quiz covers Australian Federation, a key topic in the Australian Curriculum for Year 6 Humanities and Social Sciences. Students learn when and how the six colonies united to form the Commonwealth of Australia, why many colonists wanted to federate, the roles of key figures such as Sir Henry Parkes and Edmund Barton, and how the Constitution and the new Parliament were established. Students also consider who was included and excluded from voting rights in the new nation. Each question includes a clear historical explanation to help students understand both the events and their significance.
How six colonies became the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901 and how our system of government began.
- Curriculum
- Australian Curriculum v9.0 — HASS (History), Year 6
- Questions
- 10 · about 7 minutes
- Written by
- Success Tutoring Curriculum Team