2. Common Heritage
• Many Australians are descendants of
English explorers, missionaries, and
prisoners.
• English settlers forced aborigines off their
land toward the middle of the island
where there is little rainfall and fresh
water.
• Majority of the population speak English.
• Australia, similar to British, have a
different accent and vocabulary.
3. Religion in Australia
• Reflects English heritage.
• Over 70% are Christians.
– Over half belong to Catholic or Anglican faiths.
• Origin of faiths stretch back from
missionaries (Anglican) and prisoners sent
to Australia who were Roman Catholic
(Irish).
• Australia is a good example showing the
influence/impact of the Colonizing power.
5. Education
• Australia has a high literacy rate- 99%
• Australia has good schools and a great
education program.
• The government provides primary
and secondary education to all
citizens (elementary and high school)
• It supports university and technical
schools.
