National Anthem
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Advance Australia Fair was actually written more than 100 years ago but it wasn't until April 19, 1984 that it was officially adopted as our anthem. We look at the history of our national song and why some people think it's time to change it.
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Questions
1. Briefly summarise the BTN National Anthem story.
2. What year was Advance Australia Fair written?
3. Advance Australia Fair was written by an Australian man. True or false?
4. What anthem did Australia use before Advance Australia Fair was written?
5. Why did Australians want a new national anthem?
6. How did Australia choose its new national anthem?
7. How many verses does Advance Australia Fair have?
8. Why did a Queensland student refuse to stand for the national anthem during school?
9. What did you learn watching the BTN story?
10. Do you think the national anthem should be changed? Give reasons for your answer.
2. What year was Advance Australia Fair written?
3. Advance Australia Fair was written by an Australian man. True or false?
4. What anthem did Australia use before Advance Australia Fair was written?
5. Why did Australians want a new national anthem?
6. How did Australia choose its new national anthem?
7. How many verses does Advance Australia Fair have?
8. Why did a Queensland student refuse to stand for the national anthem during school?
9. What did you learn watching the BTN story?
10. Do you think the national anthem should be changed? Give reasons for your answer.