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European Exploration and the First Fleet

Learn about European explorers, James Cook and the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788.

20 min9 questions

What you'll be able to do

  • I can describe why Europeans explored and travelled to new lands
  • I can place key exploration events in order
  • I understand that Aboriginal Peoples were already living here

How this works

  1. 1Read the short explanations first — they teach you what you need before each question.
  2. 2Answer each question, then tap Check. A right answer moves you on automatically; if it's wrong, you'll see a friendly explanation of why.
  3. 3Finish all 3 steps to see your score — sign in and subscribe to unlock the full lesson and save it.

What's inside

9 questions and 1 quick teaching card, including:

  • 🔢Number answerWork out the answer and type the number.
  • ↕️Put in orderUse the up and down arrows to sort the steps.

👪Grown-up tip: sit alongside younger learners for the first few lessons. Read the questions together and chat about the explanations — that's where the real learning sticks.

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Curriculum: AC9HS4K01, AC9HS4K02