Topic Test
This Topic Test is based on the work you have done in People,
Power and Politics in the Post-war Period. It includes some of the types of questions
you could be asked in the School Certificate paper at the end of the year.
Instructions
This test consists of two parts:
PART A:
PART B:
Multiple-choice questions
Short answer and extended response questions
ALL questions in the test should be attempted.
(10 marks)
(20 marks)
Part A: Multiple-choice questions (10 marks)
Select the alternative A, B, C, D that best answers the question. Fill in the response
oval completely on the answer sheet.
If you think you have made a mistake, put a cross through the incorrect answer and
fill in the new answer.
Source A:
Australians assisting in the East Timorese referendum, 1999
1. Australia performs many tasks in its role as a member of the United Nations.
Which of these tasks can be seen in Source A?
A
B
C
D
Promoting democracy
Peacekeeping
Improving health facilities
Providing equal opportunities for women
2. Australia is a member of UNESCO. Which of the following goals would be a
responsibility of UNESCO?
A
B
C
D
The removal of all land mines from war torn countries.
Providing clean drinking water for developing nations.
Improving literacy levels in Africa.
Eradicating smallpox in developing nations.
3. Australia is involved in many United Nations conventions, such as the
Convention on World Heritage. What is meant by the word ‘convention’ in
this context?
A
B
C
D
A meeting of nations
A United Nations law
A United Nations strategy for maintaining peace
A non-binding United Nations treaty or agreement
4. Australia has been a member of the United Nations since its formation. Which
statement best describes one of the UN’s fundamental strategies for
maintaining peace?
A
B
C
D
To declare war on aggressive nations
To fight the threat of communism
To encourage understanding of different cultures
To stamp out terrorism
Source B: Australian Prime Minister Robert Menzies addressing the US
Congress*, 1950
* The US ‘Congress’ is the equivalent of the Australian Parliament
5. What could an historian conclude from Source B?
A
B
C
D
That Australia has strengthened its ties to Asia since World War II.
That Australia's links to Britain have weakened since World War II.
That Australia and the US are allies.
That Australia always follows the US in foreign affairs issues.
6. Which is the correct order for the following events?
A Australia leads UN peacekeeping force in East Timor, APEC is
formed, Australia signs World Heritage Convention, the UN turns fifty
B Australia signs World Heritage Convention, APEC is formed, the UN
turns fifty, Australia leads UN peacekeeping force in East Timor
C APEC is formed, the UN turns fifty, Australia leads UN peacekeeping
force in East Timor, Australia signs the World Heritage Convention
D The UN turns fifty, Australia signs World Heritage Convention,
Australia leads UN peacekeeping force in East Timor, APEC is formed
Source C: A cartoon commenting on Australia’s relationship with East Timor,
1998
7. Which of the following statements is true in relation to Source C?
A
B
C
D
The cartoon is criticising Australia’s policy towards East Timor.
The cartoon is criticising East Timor.
The cartoon is praising Australia’s policy towards East Timor.
The cartoon is praising East Timor.
8. What is the purpose of an historical cartoon?
A
B
C
D
To criticise a government policy
To express a point of view on an issue
To make the reader laugh
To illustrate the facts of an issue for people who don’t like reading.
9. Answer this question based on the following statements:
Statement 1: Australia gives aid to help maintain stability in the Asia-Pacific
region.
Statement 2: Australia gives aid because it may benefit its trade agreements.
A
B
C
D
Both statements are true.
Both statements are false.
Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false.
Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 is true.
Source D: A 2005 newspaper editorial
An observation by John Howard … opens a window onto the faltering
of the multilateral* system. The Prime Minister remarked that it would
be better for the world's poor countries to have reform of the world
trade system - so they could freely sell their exports to the rich world than to have more foreign aid courtesy of an agreement in the United
Nations.
Hartcher P, The Sydney Morning Herald, 12 October 2005
* ‘multilateral’ means many countries
10. Which statement is true in relation to Source D?
A Source D is a secondary source.
B In Source D, the writer is criticising Prime Minister John Howard.
C In Source D, John Howard is commending the United Nations for its
work in poor countries.
D In source D, John Howard is suggesting an alternative for improving
conditions in poor countries.
Multiple choice answer sheet
1
A
B
C
D
2
A
B
C
D
3
A
B
C
D
4
A
B
C
D
5
A
B
C
D
6
A
B
C
D
7
A
B
C
D
8
A
B
C
D
9
A
B
C
D
10
A
B
C
D
Part B: Short answer questions (10 marks)
Write responses to the following short answer questions.
1. Identify two different primary sources that could show the effect that
Germaine Greer had on the Women's Liberation Movement. (2 marks)
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2. Explain Germaine Greer’s influence on women's reforms introduced during
the years of Gough Whitlam’s Prime Ministership. (3 marks)
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3. Choose ONE of the following aspects and discuss what changes occurred for
women between the 1950s and 1990s. (5 marks)
• At work
• In the home
• In advertising
• In politics
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Part B: Extended response question (10 marks)
Assess the contribution of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam to Australia’s postwar development.
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
Assess means to make a judgment of value, quality, outcomes, results or size.
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