Australian Facts
Australia is made up of ____ states and ____ territories. Extra points if you can name all of them.
Australia is made up of 6 states and 2 territories.
States: New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania. Territories: Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory
Complete this phrase:
Aussie kids are ........?
Weetbix kids
What are the two animals on the National Coat of Arms and what makes them significant?
The Kangaroo and Emu. They can't walk backwards
What are the colours of the Aboriginal Flag?
Black, yellow and red
What do the following words mean: Cuppa, Hard Yakka, Brekky
Cup of tea, Hard work, Breakfast
What is the name of the most popular sport in Australia?
AFL (Australian Football League)
Wombat poo is what shape?
Cube
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
Decode this sentence: This arvo, I'm going to my mates place to feed his chooks and then I'm going to make a sammie.
This afternoon, I'm going to my friends house to feed his chickens and then I'm going to make a sandwich.
In what year were the Sydney Olympics?
2000
Sponge cake cubes dipped in chocolate and rolled in coconut?
What are Lamingtons
What do we commemorate in ANZAC Day?
The landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli, Turkey during World War 1.
Translate this sentence:
Hey friend, on the way back from McDonalds, could we stop and the petrol station and pick up some cigarettes?
Oi mate, on the way back from the maccas run can we get some durries/ciggies from the servo?
What is the role of the Governor-General?
The appointment of the Head of State (Monarch representative)
What do the following words mean: Carked it, Ridgie Didge, Squizz, Yonks
Dead, Genuine, Look, a long time.
Scattergories: Name as many famous Australians as you can
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Where does a koala get water from?
from the eucalyptus leaves that it eats.
What is the Australian Constitution?
The legal document that sets out basic rules for the government of Australia.
Decode this sentence:
"Got a bingle out on Broady.....towies on site but as a result it's chockers in that direction"
There is an accident on Broadway. Tow trucks are on site, however, the traffic is banked up in that direction.