What are three exotic foods travelers want to try in Australia?
crocodile, emu, and kangaroo
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Who were the first people sent to Australia from Britian?
Criminals
100
What is considered the world's most venomous marine creatures?
the Box Jellyfish
100
What are the two types of clothing in Australia?
Bush clothing and beach clothing
100
What do Australians call Americans?
'Seppos' which is an abbreviation for septic tank
200
What is the name of the desert made of two hunks of chocolate sponge cake stacked together with a center layer of whipped cream and sometimes jam, then topped with a chocolate coating and a sprinkle of coconut?
Lamington
200
True or False. Australia is the LARGEST continent in the world.
False
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How long does it take for the venom of a stonefish to kill a human?
2 hours
200
True or False. Women started wearing pants in Australia in 1998.
FALSE. They started wearing them in the 30s and then in the 40s when women went to war.
200
What do they call barbeques in Australia?
"Barbies"
300
What is the national dish in Australia?
Australian meat pie
300
True or False. Australia was the last country to allow women to vote.
FALSE. It was the second.
300
What is responsible for more deaths in Australia than snakes sharks, and salt water crocodiles?
The box jellyfish
300
How did Paula Stafford invent two piece bathing suits?
By cutting a one piece in half
300
What do Australians call lazy people?
'bludgers'
400
What is a popular spread used on sandwiches and toast in Australia?
Vegemite
400
What is Australia Day, January 26, a celebration of?
The anniversary of ships arriving in Sydney carrying a load of convicts
400
Name 4 of the best know animals of Australia
Kangaroo, koala, echindna, dingo, platypus, wallaby, and wombat
400
Why did Annette Kellerman invent the one piece bathing suit?
She was a pro swimmer and said it was more aerodynamic than provocative.
400
What are fights referred to as in Australia?
'blues'
500
How did ANZAC biscuits gain their name?
Mothers, wives, and sweethearts of Australian soldiers sent them to their soldiers during WWI
500
How did Australia determine what design to put on their flag?
A newspaper competition
500
How many feet can a tree kangaroo leap from on tree to another?
49 feet
500
What are people called who listen to jazz and wear suits called?
The Push
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How did the kangaroo get its name?
The name for the Australian marsupial Kangaroo came about when some of the first white settlers saw this strange animal hopping along and they asked the Aborigines what it was called. They replied with 'Kanguru', which in the native language meant 'I don't know' .