Australian Culture
What is Dreamtime?
The traditional belief system of Australia's aboriginals
What is another name for Australia? (2 words)
Down Under
What's the official language of Australia?
English
What's the longest reef in the world?
Great Barrier Reef
What part of Australia has some of the purest air and water in the world?
Tasmania
Aboriginals are believed to have arrived in Australia as early as ______ years ago
Approx. $60,000
Steve Irwin was known as the...
Crocodile Hunter
What is the official religion of Australia? (trick question)
None
Where is Australia's iconic bridge?
Sydney Harbour Bridge
What animal outnumbers people in Australia 10 to 1?
Sheep
Several Australian states can date their origin back to 1788 as ______ colonies
penal
(they were for criminals)
What city would you find The Opera House?
Sydney
The largest % of Australians claim ______ as their religion
Christianity
The Great _____ Road is a famous highway on the way to Melbourne.
Ocean
What is a drop bear?
A joke
An imaginary story about Koalas that drop out of trees and attack humans
What is the name of the big rock that is sacred to Aboriginal cultures?
Uluru
What does a koala like to eat?
Eucalyptus leaves
What does ankle biter mean?
Small child
Name the 5 theme parks on the Gold Coast.
White Water World
Dream World
Movie World
Sea World
Wet n Wild
What activity was declared illegal from 1838-1902
To swim at public beaches during the daytime
What was Uluru called by white settlers?
Ayers Rock
What flag of another country appears on the Australian flag?
British flag
What is a Billy?
An outback teapot
What's the tallest building on the GC?
Q1
What animal that is ONLY found in Australia has a spur and is a mammal but lays eggs?
Platypus