General knowledge
First person to stand up and sing the national anthem for 5 seconds receives the points
Did you do it?
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
What animal is the national symbol of Australia?
Kangaroo
What is the name of the traditional music instrument made from a hollowed-out tree trunk, used by Indigenous Australians?
Didgeridoo
What date is Australia Day held on?
26th January
What does AFL stand for?
Australian Football League
What state is Uluṟu/Ayers Rock in?
Northern Territory
What Aussie slang would be confusing to people from overseas?
Arvo, footy, Barbie, brekkie, crikey, ambo, firey, chalkie, chippie, sparky, brickie
What date is Anzac Day on?
25th April
What is the traditional Australian dish made of minced meat and vegetables, topped with mash potato?
Shepard/Cottage Pie
What is the name of the Australian soccer team
Australia’s national soccer team is commonly known as the Socceroos
What is the name of the horse race held annually in Melbourne on the first Tuesday of November?
Melbourne Cup
Which iconic Australian rock band is known for the hit song “Highway to hell”?
AC/DC
What is the largest coral reef system in the world?
Great Barrier Reef
What animal is small, nocturnal marsupial that is known for its big ears and ability to glide?
Flying Fox
Who was the first prime minister of Australia?
Edmond Barton
What is the biggest bird species in Australia that cannot fly?
Emu
What is the name of the Australian parliaments upper house?
The Senate
Name a successful Australian band
Silverchair, Tame Impala, ACDC, Crowded House, Midnight Oil, INXS, Men at Work
What is the name of the Australian dessert made of meringue, cream and fruit?
Pavlova
What year did the first fleet happen?
1788
Who was the first woman to serve as prime minister of Australia?
Julia Gillard
What decade did Home and Away begin?
80s
Who was an actor from Neighbours?
Kylie Minogue
name a film Hugh Jackman has starred in
Australia, Wolverine, The Greatest Showman