Provide 10 difficult multiple choice questions on the changing patterns of religious adherence in Australia from 1945 to the present.

Certainly! Here are 10 difficult multiple-choice questions regarding the changing patterns of religious adherence in Australia from 1945 to the present: ### Questions: 1. **What was the approximate percentage of Australians identifying as Christians in the 1947 Census?** A) 80% B) 90% C) 70% D) 60% 2. **Which major immigration wave post-World War II significantly influenced religious diversity in Australia?** A) European migration B) Asian migration C) Middle Eastern migration D) African migration 3. **In the 2016 Census, what was the percentage of Australians who reported having 'no religion'?** A) 29.6% B) 22.3% C) 15.5% D) 36.7% 4. **Which of the following factors has NOT contributed to the decline in Christian adherence in Australia?** A) Increased secularization B) Rise of multiculturalism C) Growth of Indigenous spiritual practices D) Enhanced faith-based educational resources 5. **The Australian Bureau of Statistics first included the question about religious affiliation in which year?** A) 1901 B) 1945 C) 1966 D) 1981 6. **Which religious group saw the most significant growth in Australia from 2006 to 2016?** A) Islam B) Buddhism C) Hinduism D) Indigenous spiritual beliefs 7. **The Australian Census of 2021 indicated a trend in religious affiliation. What was the key trend observed?** A) The number of Christians increased significantly B) There was a further rise in reported 'no religion' C) Indigenous spirituality became the most reported faith D) There was a resurgence of traditional Anglicanism 8. **Mainline Protestant denominations have seen a consistent decline in adherents since which decade?** A) 1950s B) 1970s C) 1980s D) 1960s 9. **What legal change in the late 20th century contributed to the increase in religious pluralism in Australia?** A) The establishment of the Australian Constitution B) The decriminalization of non-Christian religious practices C) The abolition of the White Australia Policy D) The introduction of anti-discrimination laws 10. **Which event in Australian history is often cited as contributing to the secularization of society in the late 20th century?** A) The Vietnam War protests B) The establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia C) The Australian Referendum of 1967 D) The Dismissal of the Whitlam Government in 1975 ### Answers: 1. A) 80% 2. A) European migration 3. A) 29.6% 4. D) Enhanced faith-based educational resources 5. C) 1966 6. A) Islam 7. B) There was a further rise in reported 'no religion' 8. B) 1970s 9. C) The abolition of the White Australia Policy 10. A) The Vietnam War protests Feel free to modify or expand upon these questions as needed!