Multiple choice general knowledge culture

Australia was discovered by _________.

  1. British

  2. French

  3. Portuguese

  4. Dutch
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dutch explorer Willem Janszoon made the first recorded European landing on Australian soil in 1606. However, Aboriginal peoples had inhabited Australia for over 65,000 years prior to European contact. The British established the first permanent settlement at Sydney Cove in 1788.

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