Cities / States & Landmarks
This Australian city is known for its iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge. What is its name?
Sydney
Who are aboriginals?
The first people that came to Australia.
This famous Australian actress played the famous role of Barbie in the movie "Barbie".
Margot Robbie.
Name two iconic Australian desserts.
Ex. Pavlova, Lamingtons, Tim Tams, etc.
What iconic animal from Australia carries its young in a pouch?
Kangaroo.
The world's largest coral reef system, known for its stunning marine biodiversity and snorkeling/diving opportunities.
Aboriginals arrived to Australia 73,000 years ago. True or false?
FALSE: They arrived 65,000 years ago.
This Australian wildlife expert and conservationist is known for his TV show "The Crocodile Hunter"
Steve Irwin.
This dessert is made up of white bread, butter and sprinkles.
Fairy bread.
Found only in the wild in Tasmania, these small carnivorous marsupials are known for their ferocious temperament and loud, screeching calls.
The Tasmanian Devil.
What is the capital city of Australia ?
Canberra.
What is Australia's famous Aboriginal weapon?
The boomerang.
The most famous cricket player known for his exceptional batting ability. Was knighted.
Sir Donald Bradman.
What is the name of the spread that is popular in Australia and is made from yeast extract? It is salty and has a strong flavor.
These adorable creatures are marsupials known for their fluffy ears and diet of eucalyptus leaves.
Koalas.
What famous natural landmark in Australia is a large sandstone rock formation in the Northern Territory?
The Uluru Rock.
What is the name of the traditional Australian Aboriginal art form?
Dot painting.
This sport utilizes a bat and a ball. There are two teams of 11 players.
Cricket.
Australia has two types of government. Which are they?
Democratic and a Monarchy.
This Australian animal is known for not having a stomach and being able to swim and lay eggs.
A platypus.
Name two states of Australia.
Answer could include:
Give two examples of instruments Aboriginals used to make music.
Answer could include: boomerangs, clubs, sticks, hollow logs, drums, seed rattles and of course the didgeridoo. Hand clapping and lap/thigh slapping were common.
This sport is played with an oval ball by two teams of 15 or 13 players.
Rugby.
Name one of the leaders of Australia's government.
Answer could be either Anthony Albanese or King Charles III.
What large bird, native to Australia, is flightless and known for its speed?
An emu.