AUSTRALIAN CULTURE
What two animals appear on the Australian Coat of Arms?
Kangaroo and emu
Melbourne is the capital of which Australian state?
Victoria
What does “O-Week” stand for?
Orientation Week
Name ONE Australian actor or actress who has become famous in Hollywood.
Margot Robbie, Chris Hemsworth, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Cate Blanchett
If someone says “arvo”, what do they mean?
Afternoon
Australians celebrate ANZAC Day on what date?
25 April
What is the river running through central Melbourne called?
The Yarra River
At an Australian university, what does a “tute” usually mean?
A tutorial
What major tennis tournament takes place in Melbourne every January?
The Australian Open
Someone asks, “Are you keen for dinner tonight?” What are they asking?
Whether you’re interested in / want to have dinner
What famous Australian spread is made from brewer’s yeast?
Vegemite
Melbourne’s famous Free Tram Zone is mainly located in what part of the city?
The CBD / central Melbourne
What does it usually mean if an assignment receives an “HD”?
High Distinction
What horse race is often called “the race that stops the nation”?
The Melbourne Cup
Someone tells you to “bring a plate” to a party. What should you bring?
Food to share
What does an “Acknowledgement of Country” recognise?
It recognises the Traditional Owners/Custodians of the land and pays respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Why is Melbourne’s CBD sometimes called the “Hoddle Grid”?
It was designed/surveyed by Robert Hoddle as a grid of streets.
What is the main difference between a lecture and a tutorial?
A lecture usually involves larger-group instruction, while a tutorial is generally a smaller, more interactive class.
In AFL, how many points is a goal worth, and how many points is a behind worth?
Goal = 6 points; behind = 1 point
Your Aussie classmate/colleague says, “I’ll shout you a coffee.” What are they offering to do?
Buy/pay for your coffee
Australia has no single official national dish. Name TWO foods strongly associated with Australian food culture.
meat pies, Vegemite, lamingtons, pavlova, sausage sizzles, Tim Tams
Melbourne’s tram network is famous for holding what world distinction?
It is the world’s largest operational urban tram network.
Australian students sometimes talk about “SWOTVAC” before exams. What is it?
The study period between the end of classes and exams / study vacation
What is the Boxing Day Test, and where is it traditionally played?
A cricket Test match beginning on Boxing Day, traditionally played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
Someone says, “Yeah, nah.” Does it generally mean yes or no?
Generally no