GEOGRAPHY
What ocean borders Western Australia?
Indian Ocean
What is the famous performing arts building located on Sydney Harbour?
Sydney Opera House
What does ‘arvo’ mean?
The Afternoon
Which Australian marsupial is known for hopping and has a pouch for its young?
Kangaroo
In what year did Australia become a Federation?
1901
What bay is found near Sydney?
Botany Bay
What is the sporting event played between two states in rugby league called?
State of Origin
What would you cook sausages on:
The barbie
The esky
The mozzie
The ford
The barbie
Which animal is Australia’s largest reptile and can be found in rivers and wetlands?
Saltwater Crocodile
Which city hosted the 2000 Olympic Games?
Sydney
What is the capital city of Tasmania?
Hobart
What is the most famous beach in Sydney?
Bondi Beach
What is a popular snack made from two layers of chocolate biscuit with a creamy filling and covered in chocolate?
Tim-tam
What venomous spider has a distinctive red hourglass shape on its body?
Redback spider
Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia?
Edmund Barton
What is the famous limestone rock formation found along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria?
The Twelve Apostles
What is the day of remembrance held on the 25th of April?
ANZAC Day
What famous food can you buy at Bunnings?
Sausage sizzle or Sanga
Which famous Australian animal is famous for sleeping up to 20 hours a day?
Koala
What Australian state is an island?
Tasmania
What sea lies between Australia and New Zealand?
The Tasman Sea
Which state capital city is known as the ‘city of churches’?
Adelaide
What would it mean if an Australian was ‘chucking a sickie’ tomorrow?
They were going to take the day off work.
What bird is known for its aggressive behaviour, and loud laughing call?
Kookaburra
What is Australia’s national airline company?
Qantas