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Geography
100
What's the population of Australia?
27 million people
100
When was gold first discovered in Australia? What were people searching for gold called?
in the mid-1800s
prospectors
100
Make sentences with these slang expressions:
1) narky
2) knackered
3) gutted
1) She won’t speak to me. She’s been narky with me all day.
2) I’ve been up half of the night with the baby. I’m totally knackered.
3) I was gutted when I failed the exam.
100
Name 4 places tourists visit in Australia
the Blue Mountains, Uluru, the Great Barrier Reef, the Great Ocean Road
100
Answer the questions:
1) Who are the indigenous people of New Zealand?
2) What is a deep narrow valley with steep sides located in Karijini national park, Western Australia called?
3) What is a didgeridoo?
1) Maori
2) Hancock Gorge
3) a traditional musical instrument in Australia
200
What is the Canadian system of government called?
Name the current monarch and prime minister
A federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Charles III and Mark Carney
200
Mark the sentences True or False
1) New Zealand became a self-governing dominion within the British Empire in 1907.
2) New Zealand Sign Language became an official language in 2007
3) The Canadian province that has held two referenda on separation is Quebec.
4) James Cook claimed the eastern part of Australia for the British Crown in 1778.
5) Australia won its indepencence from Britain and became the Commonwealth of Australia on Jan 1, 1901.
1) False - in 1947
2) False - in 2006
3) True
4) False - in 1770
5) True
200
Rewrite the sentences below using slang words
1.Jane: I met Johnny Depp last night at the Green Mill and we were talking till dawn!"
Tad: Proof, Jane, proof."
2. We aren't bragging, but we have the best burgers here.
3. I passed my test. Hurray!
4. Person 1: Hey. How are you? Haven't seen you in a while. Everything okay?
Person 2:Yeah everything's good. I've just been busy."
1) receipts
2) flex
3) Yeet
4) gucci
200
Answer the questions:
1) What natural wonder located on the border of Canada and the United States?
2) What are natural rock formations along the coast of Victoria called?
3) What area is famous for geothermal activities and hot springs?
1) the Niagara Falls
2) the Twelve Apostles
3) Rotorua
200
What parts does New Zealand consist of? Name at least three cities there
New Zealand consists of two main islands:North Island and South Island
Some important cities in New Zealand include:
Wellington – the capital city
Auckland – the largest city
Christchurch – a major city on the South Island
Other notable cities: Hamilton, Dunedin, and Queenstown.
300
Draw the flag of New Zealand
300
Who and when discovered Australia?
Willem Janszoon in 1606
300
Explain the following slang expressions:
John Hancock, a Bronx cheer, brick, peng ting
signature, a rude sound made by sticking the tongue out and blowing, cold, a beautiful person
300
Mark the sentences True or False
1) Ottawa is the most populous city in Canada.
2) Mount Cook is the highest peak in the country at 3,724 meters in Australia.
3) CN Tower in Toronto was the tallest free-standing structure in the world when it was completed in 1976.
1) False - Toronto
2) False - in New Zealand
3) True
300
What is Canada made up of (name at least 4 provinces), and what are some of its major cities?
Canada consists of 10 provinces and 3 territories:
Provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
Territories: Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut
Some major Canadian cities include:
Ottawa – the capital city
Toronto – the largest city
Vancouver – major west coast city
Montreal – major cultural city
400
What are Canada's national animals?
Name at least three Canada's symbols
beavers, moose, and bears
maple leaf, hockey, maple syrup, motto "From sea to sea"
400
Why did Canada clash with Denmark? Elaborate on the conflict by naming:
- the cause
- the name of the war
- the name of the island
- the consequences
Canada and Denmark engaged in a 49-year "Whisky War" over ownership of the 1.2 Arctic Hans Island, characterized by soldiers swapping national flags and bottles of liquor from 1984 to 2022. The peaceful dispute ended on June 14, 2022, when they agreed to divide the island, creating a new land border and solving the conflict diplomatically.
400
What do these Australian slang words mean?
- barbie
- snags
- servo
- bloody ripper
- the loo
- barbecue
- sausages
- service station / petrol station
- excellent
- the toilet
400
On what occasions is the haka traditionally performed?
The haka is traditionally performed on many important occasions in Māori culture. It may be performed:
Before battles in the past to challenge opponents and show strength ⚔️
At ceremonies and celebrations such as weddings and welcoming guests 🎉
At funerals to honor and show respect for the deceased 🕊️
Before sports matches, especially by the New Zealand national rugby union team 🏉
Overall, the haka is used to express pride, unity, strength, and respect.
400
Draw the national flag of Canada, showing its red and white colors and the maple leaf. Label the number of points on the maple leaf.
500
Mark the sentences True or False
1) Auckland, located on the South Island, is the most visited and populated city.
2) Canada is the third largest country in the world after Russia and China.
3) Bushrangers are escaped convicts in the early years of colinisation.
4) A toonie is a three-dollar coin in Canada.
5) Indigenous people of Canada comprise First Nations, Inuit, and Meti.
1) False - North Island
2) False - the second largest country
3) True
4) False - a two-dollar coin
5) False - Métis
500
What's the Treaty of Waitangi? When was it signed? How did the aboriginal people benefit from it?
A turning point in New Zealand’s history occurred in 1840 with the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. The treaty was an agreement between the British Crown and many Māori chiefs. It established British sovereignty over New Zealand while promising to protect Māori land, rights, and culture. The Treaty of Waitangi is now considered the founding document of New Zealand, and it continues to play an important role in legal and social matters today.
500
What do these Australian shortened words?
- tradie
- brickie
- sparkie
- chippie
- truckie
- tradesman
- bricklayer
- electrician
- carpenter
- truck driver
500
Name these symbols of Canada:
1) A popular Canadian dish (what does it consist of?)
2) A term for a coffee at a famous Canadian chain (what is it served with?)
3) A well-known Canadian coffee chain (who is it named after?)
1) poutine (crispy French fries topped with cheese curds and a rich, savory gravy)
2) double double (two creams and two sugars, and is often ordered with a small donut hole called a “Timbit.”)
3) Tim Hortons ( it's named after a professional hockey player)
500
Name Australian states and territories and their capitals
States
New South Wales — Capital: Sydney
Victoria — Capital: Melbourne
Queensland — Capital: Brisbane
South Australia — Capital: Adelaide
Western Australia — Capital: Perth
Tasmania — Capital: Hobart
Territories
Australian Capital Territory — Capital: Canberra
Northern Territory — Capital: Darwin