PagineNew South Wales Year 2 History and Geography (HSIE) Practice Tests
Five free, full-length Year 2 history and geography (hsie) practice tests for New South Wales, written to the NSW syllabuses (NESA). Take them online for instant scoring and a skill breakdown, or print them with an answer key.
- 5 full tests
- ~13 questions each
- Answer keys
- Free
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All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.
What these tests cover
Skills across all five tests: Maps (16) · Symbols (11) · Community (7) · Days (6) · My state or territory (5) · Families (4) · Time (4) · Environment (4) · Geography (4) · Needs and wants (3)
Each test mixes questions about your state or territory with history, geography, civics and economics at this level.
Sample questions from Practice Test 1
- Sydney Cove was the site of the first British colony in Australia in…
A. 1851 B. 1770 C. 1788 D. 1901Show answer
1788 - If you face west, what direction is behind you?
A. west B. south C. east D. northShow answer
east - You face north and turn right. Which way are you facing now?
A. north B. east C. west D. southShow answer
east - Which is true about families?
A. Every family has four people. B. Families can be different shapes and sizes. C. Families must live together forever. D. Only parents are family.Show answer
Families can be different shapes and sizes.
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Also useful: printable worksheets · free books · New South Wales curriculum guide
Frequently asked questions
What is in these New South Wales Year 2 History and Geography (HSIE) practice tests?
Five full original tests of about 13 questions each. Each test mixes questions about your state or territory with history, geography, civics and economics at this level. You get a score, a skill breakdown and a review of every answer at the end.
Do these tests follow the New South Wales curriculum?
Yes. They are written to the NSW syllabuses (NESA) — History, Geography, Civics and citizenship, Economics and business. Pagine summarizes the curriculum in its own words and links to the official documents.
Can I print them?
Yes. Every test has a printable version with an answer key.
Are these official tests?
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.