Geography
Name an Australian city
Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, etc.
In what city is the famous opera house located?
Sydney
Name an animal from Australia
!
What does g'day mean?
Hello!
What trees are the most common in Australian forests?
Eucalyptus trees
What are the national animals of Australia?
Emus & Kangaroos!
When were Anzac biscuits invented?
World War I
What does "mate" mean in Australia?
Friend
What is the biggest ecosystem in Australia?
The Outback Desert (or the Grasslands)
What is a way that aboriginal people share their stories with one another?
By art, word of mouth, etc.
What is the traditional Australian instrument called?
Didgeridoo
What does "mozzie" mean?
Mosquito
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
Who were the first inhabitants of Australia?
The First Nations people or the Aboriginal Australians!
What were boomerangs originally used for?
Hunting animals
What does "barbie" mean?
Barbeque
What is Uluru?
It is a monolith (an enormous stone structure)
How many aboriginal groups are there in Australia?
Over 500!
Why does the Uluru (the big stone structure/monolith) change colors?
Because of its high mineral content
What does "ripper" mean?
Really great