Take This Quiz About Australia And See If You Know Everything About The Land Down Under!
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Australia has always been a fascination to a great many people, from starting out as a literal prison colony to becoming a must-visit destination for world travelers. There is so much about this continent to explore. Take this quiz and see what you know about Australia!
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Question 1
If one of your Australian mates says to you "hand me my trackie-daks," what are they asking you to give them?
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APants
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BiPhone
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CCandy bar
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DSoda pop
Pants
In Australia, it's not uncommon to hear the locals refer to their trousers or underwear as "daks." That's short for "trackie-daks," which refers to a comfortable style of elastic tracksuit pants. This term is also prevalent in the United Kingdom, but rose to prominence in Australia around the 1960s.
Question 2
Where is this famous opera house, a gift from the Queen of England?
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APerth
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BDarwin
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CSydney
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DLondon
Sydney
Dedicated by the Queen herself, Elizabeth II, Sydney Opera House is an epic landmark of the city and of the entire country of Australia. Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, the opera house was intended to appear like a set of sails – the perfect shape for the Port of Sydney.
Question 3
Covering nearly 135,000 square miles, what is the world's largest living structure?
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AGreat Barrier Reef
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BBlue whale
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CThe Outback
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DAmazon Rainforest
Great Barrier Reef
If you want to float amidst the world's largest living structure, then the Great Barrier Reef welcomes you. Spanning nearly 135,000 square miles, the ecosystem is home to thousands of species, including dolphins, turtles, and sharks. Now, put your flippers on and get diving!
Question 4
While the California one started in 1848, the first one in Australia didn't begin until May, 1851. What are we referring to?
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AGold rush
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BRailway transportation
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CAssembly line production
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DWildlife protection ordinances
Gold rush
Following the mass evacuation of Australians to California for the gold rush in 1848, the New South Wales government gained approval for the exploitation of mineral resources, offering rewards for gold sources in the country. As a result, the Australian gold rushes began just a few years later in 1851 and continued until around 1914.
Question 5
What Australian model was given the nickname "The Body" by Time after appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue five times?
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AClaudia Schiffer
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BHeidi Klum
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CElle MacPherson
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DBar Refaeli
Elle MacPherson
In 1989, <i>Time</i> magazine coined the nickname "The Body" to describe supermodel Elle MacPherson, as she appeared on the cover of the <i>Sports Illustrated</i> swimsuit issue five times.
Question 6
What natural landscape makes up more than 70 percent of Australia?
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AThe Outback
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BTundra
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CRainforest
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DWater
The Outback
The Australian Outback covers a whopping 70 percent of the country. Its rugged and inhospitable climate is the most characteristic landscape of Australia, which is why it's known as the country's heartland.
Question 7
When British settlers arrived at what is now Sydney, Australia in 1788, what did they initially use the land for?
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ATo banish prisoners
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BTo protect natural resources
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CTo grow crops
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DTo build homes and businesses
To banish prisoners
In 1788, British settlers began introducing western civilization to the Australian continent when they arrived at what is now Sydney. While the British first used the area to banish prisoners, it was transformed with the establishment of Australia's democratic institutions and rule of law.
Question 8
Hitting the peak of her fame in the late 1970s and early 1980s, who is the British-Australian beauty in this photo?
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AKelly Preston
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BOlivia Newton-John
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CChloe Lattanzi
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DStockard Channing
Olivia Newton-John
Now, you might recognize this Australian beauty as Sandy from <i>Grease</i>, but her resume extends far beyond that single role. She is also a credited singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, and activist. Her hit song "Physical" from 1981 spent 10 weeks on top of the <i>Billboard</i> charts.
Question 9
Born in Ipswich, Queensland in 1996, Ashleigh Barty is an Australian professional athlete in what sport?
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ATennis
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BSoccer
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CVolleyball
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DRugby
Tennis
Born April 24, 1996, in Ipswich, Queensland, Ashleigh Barty is a professional tennis player and former cricketer. As of summer, 2021, she was ranked the number one singles player by the Women's Tennis Association.
Question 10
What star of 10 Things I Hate About You was born in Perth, Australia and once starred in a school production of Peter Pan?
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AHeath Ledger
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BJulia Stiles
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CJoseph Gordon-Levitt
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DLarisa Oleynik
Heath Ledger
Born on April 4, 1979, in Perth, Western Australia, Heath Ledger was a celebrated actor, photographer, and music video director. Sadly, the young star passed away far too soon on January 22, 2008, in New York City.
Question 11
Associated with the Irwins and their outdoor adventure shows, which of the following terms is a common Aussie saying meant to express surprise?
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AGolly
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BCripes
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CCrikey
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DDoggone
Crikey
Crikey is a common saying in Aussie culture meant to express surprise or amazement. There's even a popular Australian electronic magazine and email newsletter called <i>Crikey</i>. Also, the most recent TV series featuring Steve Irwin's kids is called <i>Crikey! It's the Irwins</i>.
Question 12
Which of the following is a haunting-sounding wind instrument developed by the Aboriginal people of northern Australia?
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ADidgeridoo
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BDinkelfoper
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CDobie
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DDilligaff
Didgeridoo
The didgeridoo is a wind instrument developed by Aboriginal peoples of northern Australia and a fundamental aspect of Indigenous Australian music. Author Xavier Rudd once wrote: "I played a didgeridoo from a young age - on the vacuum cleaner, initially."
Question 13
What famous Australian is best known for his role as outback adventurer Michael "Crocodile" Dundee in the franchise of the same name?
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AElijah Wood
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BJohn Meillon
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CSteve Irwin
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DPaul Hogan
Paul Hogan
Born October 8, 1939, in Sydney, Australia, Paul Hogan is an esteemed actor, comedian, film producer, television presenter, and writer. He is best known for portraying outback adventurer Michael "Crocodile" Dundee in <i>Crocodile Dundee</i>, for which he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.
Question 14
Which of these actors was born in New Zealand but has spent most of his life in Australia, despite being denied citizenship twice?
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ARussell Crowe
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BGerard Butler
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CJoaquin Phoenix
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DChristian Bale
Russell Crowe
Russell Crowe is a true jack of all trades - actor, director, musician, and singer. While he was born in New Zealand, he has spent the majority of his life in Australia. However, he's been denied Australian citizenship twice to date.
Question 15
Born in 1996 in Melbourne, what sport brought Ben Simmons to Louisiana State University and then to a U.S. team as a pro athlete?
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AFootball
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BBasketball
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CSoccer
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DRugby
Basketball
Ben Simmons was drafted into the NBA in 2016, joining the Philadelphia 76ers. He sat out a year due to an injured right foot, but was then named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2018. He went on to play in the All-Star Game in 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Question 16
Of the many talented actors from the X-Men franchise, which of the following was born and raised in Australia?
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AHugh Jackman
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BIan McKellen
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CPatrick Stewart
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DFamke Janssen
Hugh Jackman
Hollywood star Hugh Jackman was born in Sydney, Australia to UK-born parents, and he remained in the country for much of his childhood. One of his most visible roles was as Wolverine/Logan in the <i>X-Men</i> film series.
Question 17
Off the coast of Victoria, what are these national landmarks known as?
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ATwelve Apostles
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BGiant's Causeway
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CThe Dragon
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DRocky Road
Twelve Apostles
Although there aren't a dozen stones jutting out of the water, this magnificent coastal landmark became known as the 12 Apostles. The limestone cliffs have been eroding for tens of millions of years, resulting in these glorious rock stacks. Even though there are only six within view (and reportedly around thirty over all), the holy name stuck.
Question 18
Ocean's Eight, The Lord of the Rings, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button all featured the same Australian-born actress. Name the celebrity.
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ASandra Bullock
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BCate Blanchett
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CTessa Thompson
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DSarah Paulson
Cate Blanchett
Born May 14, 1969, in Ivanhoe, Australia, Cate Blanchett has appeared in countless successful films, including <i>Ocean's Eight</i>, <i>The Lord of the Rings</i>, and <i>The Curious Case of Benjamin Button</i>. This blonde beauty is widely considered one of the best actresses of her generation.
Question 19
Looking for a good quality of life? Then move to this Australian city, often voted the most livable in the world.
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ANewcastle
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BAdelaide
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CPerth
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DMelbourne
Melbourne
Although Vienna has beaten out Melbourne on the Economist Intelligence Unit's global liveability index for two years running, Melbourne previously won the top spot for seven years in a row. The assessment is based on urban quality of life, including the city's stability, culture, healthcare, education, environment, and infrastructure. Don't worry; Melbourne didn't drop far. It still takes home the silver.
Question 20
Cross this bridge via the road or climb over it. The famous Sydney Harbour Bridge is nicknamed what?
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AThe Eiffel Bridge
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BThe Coathanger
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CThe Golden Gate Bridge
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DThe Grand Piano
The Coathanger
If you look at it closely, all you see is a coathanger. The Sydney Harbour Bridge was given that nickname due to its archy design. It's true that people enjoy climbing the bridge. In fact, doing so is a tourist attraction, drawing 4 million people to complete the feat since 1998.
Question 21
What did New South Wales serve as for the British in the late 18th century?
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AA resort
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BA military base
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CA penal colony
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DA slave trading post
A penal colony
In 1788, the British looked at New South Wales and thought, "penal colony". This is where they sent 160,000 convicts from England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland over the next eighty years. I guess it beats the death penalty.
Question 22
Miley Cyrus has been linked to many romantic partners. Which one of her ex-lovers was born in Melbourne, Australia?
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ALiam Hemsworth
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BNick Jonas
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CCody Simpson
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DKaitlynn Carter
Liam Hemsworth
Miley Cyrus's longest-running relationship was with Liam Hemsworth, an Australian actor born in Melbourne. This Hollywood hunk has been featured in countless films and television shows, including Josh Taylor in the soap opera <i>Neighbours</i>.
Question 23
Traveling all the way around Australia, what is the longest national highway in the world?
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AHighway 1
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BRoute 66
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CHighway 3
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DHighway 2
Highway 1
The title of the world's longest national highway goes to Highway 1 of Australia. Stretching 9,000 miles around pretty much the entire country, Highway 1 is nearly a "ring road". If you visit the Land Down Under, you're sure to wind up on it at some point.
Question 24
Located about 150 miles off its coast, what is this rugged island, owned by Australia?
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AIndonesia
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BTasmania
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CLizard Island
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DKangaroo Island
Tasmania
Located off the southern coast, Tasmania is Australia's only island state. Characterized by rugged parks and reserves, what was once a penal settlement is now a thriving tourist destination.
Question 25
Known for her roles in movies and for hosting reality series like Pooch Perfect, who is the Australian-born star in this photo?
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AMelissa McCarthy
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BBrittany Snow
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CRebel Wilson
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DAnna Kendrick
Rebel Wilson
This Australian actress, comedian, writer, singer, and producer is none other than Rebel Wilson! This well-known Hollywood figure was born on March 2, 1980, in Sydney, Australia. She's most famous for her role in the <i>Pitch Perfect</i> films, and was once named <i>Variety</i> magazine's "Top Ten Comics to Watch for 2012."
Question 26
The shortest climb of mountaineers' famous "seven summits," what mountain is the highest in Australia?
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AMount Kosciuszko
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BMount Kilimanjaro
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CMt. Everest
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DVinson Massif
Mount Kosciuszko
If you're an amateur mountaineer trying to capture the Seven Summits, then Mount Kosciuszko is a good place to cut your teeth. The highest peak in Australia rises 7,310 feet, only a quarter of the height of Mount Everest. Sounds doable, and an easy way to bag one of the seven, even if you don't hit them all.
Question 27
Australia's flag isn't going to tell you much about the number of states and territories that compose the country. How many are there?
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A50 states, 14 territories
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B20 states, 9 territories
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C6 states, 2 territories
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D4 states, 5 territories
6 states, 2 territories
For such a big country, there aren't many states in Australia. Only six – including Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia, and New South Wales. There are also two territories: Northern Territory and Australia Capital Territory. New South Wales is the most populous state, followed by Victoria.
Question 28
Also known as Ayers Rock, what is this sacred mountain called by the local people?
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ADelani
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BVolcano Mountain
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CMato Tipila
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DUluru
Uluru
Commonly known as Ayers Rock, the sacred sandstone formation is called Uluru by the native Aboriginal tribe, the Pitjantjatjara Anangu. Surrounding Uluru are sacred waterholes and springs, as well as ancient paintings and rock caves. The UNESCO World Heritage Site was later cited as Ayers Rock by surveyor William Gosse for the Chief Secretary of South Australia. Whatever you call it, it's stunning.
Question 29
Mountaineers, welcome. What is Australia's most extensive mountain range?
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AGreat Dividing Range
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BAustralian Alps
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CRocky Mountains
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DSnowy Mountains
Great Dividing Range
Stretching 2,237 miles, the Great Dividing Range isn't that divisive, as it's made up of low mountains and plateaus. Averaging around 2,000 to 3,000 feet in height, with the tallest points averaging around 5,000 feet, it's an easy day's hike!
Question 30
Held in a different city each time, how many Summer Olympics have taken place in Australia?
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AOne
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BTwo
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CThree
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DFour
Two
Australia has been the site of the Summer Olympic Games twice, once in 1956 in Melbourne, and then again in Sydney in 2000. They were two of the three times the games were held in Southern Hemisphere, the other being the Rio Summer Games in 2016.
Question 31
In the imaginative world of Australian slang, which of the following words might you use to describe a lazy person?
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ABrolly
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BBillabong
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CBludger
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DBarbie
Bludger
In Australian culture, a bludger is a person who either avoids work or is otherwise marked by laziness. On the other hand, a billabong is used to describe a pond in a dry riverbed, a barbie is a barbecue, and a brolly is an umbrella; as in, "I saw a bludger holding a brolly by the billabong. He was late for the barbie."
Question 32
In 1835, what Australian poet, explorer, journalist and politician established the country's first political party?
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AWilliam Wentworth
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BBob Hawke
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CWilliam Lawson
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DGregory Blaxland
William Wentworth
In 1835, William Wentworth established Australia's first political party, called the Australian Patriotic Association, with the goal of seeking a democratic government for New South Wales.
Question 33
While he was born in Ely, United Kingdom, which of the following celebrities relocated with his family to Geelong, Victoria, Australia when he was just 3 years old?
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AGuy Pearce
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BEvan Peters
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CDavid Denman
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DJamie Bell
Guy Pearce
Born in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England to a Royal New Zealand Air Force pilot and an English schoolteacher, Guy Pearce has become a major force in the world of showbiz as an actor, musician, singer, and songwriter. His family relocated to Geelong, Victoria, Australia when he was just 3 years old.
Question 34
With her own brand of organic skincare products and a self-help book, which of the following Victoria's Secret Angels was born in Sydney, Australia?
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AAdriana Lima
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BDoutzen Kroes
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CMiranda Kerr
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DCandice Swanepoel
Miranda Kerr
While Candice Swanepoel is from South Africa, Adriana Lima from Brazil, and Doutzen Kroes from the Netherlands, Miranda Kerr hails from the land down under. The Australian bombshell was born on April 20, 1983, in Sydney, Australia. Her brand of organic skincare products is called KORA.
Question 35
Receiving accolades for depicting Tonya Harding in a 2017 film, name the actress depicted here.
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AMargot Robbie
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BCharlize Theron
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CCara Delevingne
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DKaley Cuoco
Margot Robbie
Known for her roles in hit films such as <i>Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood</i>, <i>Suicide Squad</i>, and <i>The Wolf of Wall Street</i>, Margot Robbie is a prominent Australian-born actress and producer. She's received nominations for two Academy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and five BAFTA Awards.
Question 36
In Australia, the indigenous population plays a large role in the identify of the nation. Which of the following is the first named Indigenous Australian to appear on an Australian stamp?
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AReg Saunders
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BLen Waters
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CAlbert Namatjira
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DGwoya Jungarai
Gwoya Jungarai
Gwoya Tjungurrayi was the first named Indigenous Australian to appear on an Australian stamp. Also known by his nickname One Pound Jimmy, this historical figure was a Walpiri-Anmatyerre man of the Northern Territory of Australia.
Question 37
Established on August 3, 1880 by an immigrant from England named John Walter Fletcher, what was the name of Australia's first organized soccer team?
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AWanderers
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BRamblers
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CJetsetters
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DExplorers
Wanderers
Modern soccer was brought to Australia sometime in the late 19th century, and the first organized team, formed in Sydney in 1880, was called the Wanderers. While this was the first team, the oldest, active club is the Balgownie Rangers, formed in 1883 in Wollongong.
Question 38
What Australian country music star is widely regarded as a cultural icon for his songs like "A Pub With No Beer" and "Waltzing Matilda," recorded in the legacy of Australia?
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ASlim Dusty
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BJohn Williamson
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CChad Morgan
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DReg Lindsay
Slim Dusty
Born David Gordon Kirkpatrick on June 13, 1927, the country music singer-songwriter known as Slim Dusty is widely considered a cultural icon, with a career spanning nearly seven decades. He became famous for his songs written about bush life, bringing light to the legacy of Australia.
Question 39
In what region of the country are rugby union football codes more popular than Australian rules football?
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AWestern Australia
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BTasmania
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CQueensland
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DVictoria
Queensland
Throughout the ages, Australian rules football has been more popular in Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Northern Territory, and Western Australia. On the other hand, rugby union football codes have maintained popularity in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, and Queensland.
Question 40
We all know the British colonization of the United States began in the early 1600s, but when did the British colonization of Australia begin?
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A1788
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B1733
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C1882
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D1825
1788
The British colonization of Australia began in 1788, with waves of multi-ethnic migration following closely thereafter. This event was marked by the First Fleet of British ships arriving at Botany Bay to establish a colony on the mainland.
Question 41
Built by returned veterans, what is considered the largest war memorial on Earth?
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AGreat Ocean Road
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BThe Household Cavalry
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CThe Berlin Wall
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DAustralian War Memorial
Great Ocean Road
Called "the world's largest war memorial," the Great Ocean Road was built by returned WWI veterans from 1919 onward. The construction project was a win-win, as the scenic coastal road is now one of Australia's main tourist routes, and vets were able to rebuild their lives upon their return through this work. Stretching 151 miles, today the road is dedicated to those lost in the war.
Question 42
Which of the following is NOT regarded as one of the earliest organized sports in Australia?
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ARugby
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BBasketball
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CSoccer
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DTennis
Basketball
In Australia, rules football, rugby, soccer, and tennis are regarded as some of the earliest organized sports in the country. However, basketball was introduced in Australia in 1897, just 6 years after its invention in the U.S.
Question 43
What might you call a mischievous Aussie who’s always up for a laugh and tends to act with disregard for social standards?
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AMate
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BLarrikin
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CPash
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DSanger
Larrikin
Popularized in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the term "larrikin" is an Australian-English word used to describe someone who's rowdy, uncultivated, or always up for a laugh. It's also commonly used in reference to young hooligans in urban Australia.
Question 44
Apart from being incredible creatures, why do both an emu and a kangaroo appear on Australia's coat of arms?
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AThey cannot walk backwards
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BThey're the national animals
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CThey're the strongest
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DThey're the cuddliest
They cannot walk backwards
While both the emu and the kangaroo are emblematic of Australia, as they're some of the most charismatic creatures on the continent, the Australian government could have gone with a koala, so why these two? It's because neither can walk backward. When creating the shield, the animals were so chosen to symbolize a forward-looking nation. Bet you didn't see that one coming!
Question 45
As of 2021, how many former world number one squash players are from Australia?
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A12
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B18
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C7
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D4
7
Squash has been a popular sport in Australia for many years, with 7 former world number one squash players representing the country. There are many highly-ranked Australian athletes currently playing squash in various events.
Question 46
The world's largest island but smallest continent is home to how many people per square mile?
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A3
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B7
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C15
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D33
7
Although Australia is the sixth-largest country in the world, you wouldn't know that based on the population. With so much uninhabitable Outback, the country's population density is quite low. As of 2019, there are only 3.1 people per square kilometer, which is about 7 per square mile. So, if you're looking for fewer crowds, welcome to Australia.
Question 47
Time for a hike! What is Australia's longest nature trail?
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ALarapinta Trail
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BAppalachian Trail
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CBicentennial National Trail
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DScenic Rim Trail
Bicentennial National Trail
Also called the National Horse Trail, Australia's Bicentennial National Trail stretches 3,312 miles, making it one of the longest non-motorised trails in the world – and THE longest in Australia. When you walk the trail from Cooktown, Queensland, to Healesville, Victoria, you'll travel across the fire trails and old coach roads along the Great Dividing Range.
Question 48
Governed by the country's Football Federation Australia, soccer is big down under. Which of the following Australian athletes is NOT a soccer player?
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ANick Kyrgios
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BTim Cahill
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CMark Bosnich
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DHarry Kewell
Nick Kyrgios
No, Nick Kyrgios doesn't play soccer player, but tennis. As of 2021, he was ranked number 58 in the world in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals.
Question 49
Born in Beaudesert, Queensland in 1987, Jason Day is an accomplished Australian athlete in what sport?
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ACricket
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BGolf
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CTennis
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DBasketball
Golf
Jason Day is a professional golfer and PGA Tour member from Australia. He first broke out in the golf scene in 2011, climbing to the number nine spot worldwide after his performance at the U.S. Open. In 2015, he won the PGA Championship held on the Straits Course of Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin.
Question 50
A sprinter who specialized in the 400-meter event, who was the first Aboriginal athlete from Australia to win an individual Olympic gold medal?
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ASally Pearson
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BCathy Freeman
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CNova Peris
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DAdam Goodes
Cathy Freeman
In the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Cathy Freeman made history by becoming the first Australian Aboriginal person to win an individual Olympic gold medal by winning the 400-meter sprint.
Question 51
Which bay has the largest seagrass beds in the world?
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AWatsons Bay
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BHudson Bay
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CShark Bay
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DMoreton Bay
Shark Bay
With 1,500 square miles of seagrass beds, Shark Bay claims the largest beds in the world. Located off Australia's most westerly point, when you visit, you can also see sea cows and the dome-shaped algae deposits known as stromatolites.
Question 52
Known for her roles in Now You See Me and Wedding Crashers, the actress in this photo was born in Oman but raised in Australia. Name her.
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AIsla Fisher
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BAmy Adams
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CJulianne Moore
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DElizabeth Banks
Isla Fisher
Packing a comedic punch in a small package, Isla Fisher's most famous roles are in <i>Now You See Me</i> and <i>Wedding Crashers</i>. She was born to Scottish parents in Oman, but moved to Australia when she was just six years old and started her showbiz career appearing on Australian television.
Question 53
Officially nicknamed the Socceroos, the Australian soccer team first qualified to compete in the FIFA World Cup in what year?
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A1965
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B1982
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C1974
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D1999
1974
Years after being named "the most sports-obsessed country in the world" in the 1962 edition of <i>Sports Illustrated</i>, the Australian soccer team finally qualified for the 1974 FIFA World Cup. The triumphant team first attempted to qualify in 1965, and 9 years later their hard work paid off.
Question 54
Becoming only the third indigenous basketball player to play for Australia's national team, Patty Mills is currently a point guard for what NBA team?
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ASan Antonio Spurs
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BNew Orleans Pelicans
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CMemphis Grizzlies
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DGolden State Warriors
San Antonio Spurs
Australian professional basketball player Patrick Mills plays for the San Antonio Spurs. He was born and raised in Canberra, and is a proud Torres Strait Islander of Aboriginal Australian descent.
Question 55
Representing Oceana in the opening ceremony of the 2020 Summer Olympics, Keith Urban is a superstar country singer from Australia. Which of the following is NOT one of his hits?
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ABlue Ain't Your Color
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BGod's Country
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COne Too Many
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DSomebody Like You
God's Country
"God's Country" is a song by legendary singer Blake Shelton, while the other three are by Australian country music star Keith Urban. Born in neighboring New Zealand, he is also an established songwriter and record producer.
Question 56
Like baseball is considered a summer pastime in the U.S., cricket is widely considered the national sport of what season in Australia?
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ASummer
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BSpring
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CWinter
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DFall
Summer
With major participation from September to April, cricket is widely considered the national summer sport of Australia. The most popular of all summer cricket events is the Boxing Day test match. Boxing Day is celebrated every year near the end of December.
Question 57
Which of the following stars of the 1999 thriller film The Sixth Sense was born in Blacktown, Australia?
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ABruce Willis
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BDonnie Wahlberg
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COlivia Williams
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DToni Collette
Toni Collette
Born on November 1, 1972, in Blacktown, Australia, Toni Collette is a celebrated actress, producer, singer, and songwriter. She is known by many for her role as Lynn Sear in the 1999 thriller film <i>The Sixth Sense</i>.
Question 58
Which of the following controversial cricketing tactics was devised by the English team for their Ashes tour of Australia?
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ACrossline Catching
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BBar Batting
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CForward Fielding
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DBodyline Bowling
Bodyline Bowling
Also known as fast leg theory bowling, bodyline bowling was a controversial cricketing tactic devised by the English team for their Ashes tour of Australia. The choice to employ this strategy resulted in strained relations between England and Australia for years to come following the 1932-33 Ashes series.
Question 59
Which of the following stars from the mega-hit film Avatar hails from Perth, Western Australia?
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ASam Worthington
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BZoe Saldana
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CSigourney Weaver
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DJoel David Moore
Sam Worthington
Sam Worthington is well-known for his role as Jake Sully in the <i>Avatar</i> film series, but he also portrayed Marcus Wright in <i>Terminator Salvation</i>, and Perseus in <i>Clash of the Titans</i>. While he was born in Godalming, Surrey, in South East England, he moved to Perth, Western Australia when he was just 6 months old.
Question 60
As of 2020, the population of the United States was about 330 million. What was the estimated population of Australia that year?
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AAround 10.2 Million
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BAround 25.5 Million
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CAround 36.9 Million
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DAround 54.1 Million
Around 25.5 Million
As of 2020, the estimated population of Australia lies around 25.5 million, with 30% of people born overseas. That's 3 million more than just 10 years earlier. The overall growth in population over the last 60 years is attributed to mass immigration following the end of World War II.
Question 61
Which of the following names is used to describe Aboriginal Australians of modern-day Queensland and north-western New South Wales?
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AGoorie
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BNunga
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CPalawah
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DMurri
Murri
Nunga is the demonym for Aboriginal Australians of southern South Australia, Goorie for those of South East Queensland and some parts of northern New South Wales, and Palawah of Tasmania. On the other hand, Murri is a demonym for Aboriginal Australians of modern-day Queensland and north-western New South Wales. Got it?
Question 62
Taking a star turn in Muriel's Wedding, celebrated actress and director Rachel Griffiths was born and raised primarily in what Australian city?
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APerth
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BSydney
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CBrisbane
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DMelbourne
Melbourne
Rachel Griffiths was born on December 18, 1968, and was primarily raised in Melbourne, Australia. The Hollywood star has created a fruitful career in acting and directing, earning an AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her part in the comedy <i>Muriel's Wedding</i>.
Question 63
Proclaimed by the Governor-General Lord Hopetoun, what year was the Commonwealth of Australia officially founded?
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A1880
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B1926
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C1901
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D1864
1901
On January 1, 1901, the Commonwealth of Australia was founded as the six colonies federated. The first Federal elections were held in March of that year, and since then Australia has upheld its liberal democratic political system.
Question 64
One of the stars of the 2011 comedy Bridesmaids hails from the land down under. Which one?
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AKristen Wiig
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BMaya Rudolph
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CRose Byrne
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DWendi McLendon-Covey
Rose Byrne
Actress Rose Byrne was born on July 24, 1979, in Balmain, Australia. While she made her big-screen debut in the early '90s, it wasn't until roles in hit films such as <i>Bridesmaids</i> and <i>The Neighbors</i> that she really rocketed to fame.
Question 65
Like in most cultures, the chicken is a common animal on farms of the Australian continent. Which of the following Australian slang terms means "chicken"?
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ABawk
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BBiccy
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CCobber
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DChook
Chook
It's not uncommon to hear Aussies refer to chicken as "chook", especially when it comes to the famous chook raffles. While the term is sometimes used to describe other birds (or even older women), it's actually an English word brought to Australia and New Zealand by emigrants meant to describe chickens specifically.
Question 66
While Indigenous Australians first arrived on the mainland between 50,000 and 65,000 years ago, the first documented landing on Australia by Europeans is credited to which of the following explorers?
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AJohn Cabot
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BWillem Janszoon
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CMarco Polo
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DLuís Vaz de Torres
Willem Janszoon
In 1606, Dutch navigator Willem Janszoon landed on the western side of Cape York Peninsula, becoming the first European to see the mainland of Australia. Luís Vaz de Torres explored what is now called Torres Strait years later. Before the European arrival on the continent, Indigenous Australians inhabited the continent for tens of thousands of years, trading with nearby islanders.
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