Rock 'n' Roll
When and where did rock n roll emerge as a type of music?
Television was first introduced in Australia in this year, the same year as the Melbourne Olympics.
1956
The 1953 film 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' stars which famous Hollywood icon?
Marilyn Monroe
At the 2000 Olympic Games, this Australian won gold in the 400m.
Cathy Freeman
This spinning toy became a global craze in 2017 and was meant to help kids concentrate.
Fidget Spinners
Known as the “King of Rock ’n’ Roll,” this singer made teenagers scream with songs like Jailhouse Rock.
Elvis Presley
The first program broadcast on Australian TV was this type of show.
The news
This 1986 comedy adventure shaped international views of Australians as rugged, humorous, and outdoorsy.
Crocodile Dundee
Sam Kerr is captain of this Australian national team.
The Matilda's
This small, egg-shaped electronic toy from the 1990s let kids care for a “pet” that could eat, sleep, and even die.
Tamagotchi
This term, first used in the US in 1944, described a new stage of life between childhood and adulthood.
Teenagers
This female swimmer became a household name after competing in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.
Dawn Fraser
This 1977 blockbuster changed cinema experiences worldwide and drew huge crowds in Australia.
Star Wars
This Australian cricketer’s batting average of 99.94 remains unmatched.
Donald Bradman
This toy, a round plastic ring spun around the waist, was a massive fad in the 1950s.
Hula-hoop
He was Australia’s first major rock star, famous for hits like Shout.
Johnny O'Keefe
This children’s program, launched in the 1960s, became a long-running favourite on Australian TV.
Play School
This 1995 movie was the first fully computerised animation film using CGI.
Toy Story
Sam Kerr helped lead record-breaking attendance at this 2023 sporting event.
Women's World Cup Australia
In 2016, millions of people went outdoors to catch virtual creatures in this mobile game.
Pokemon Go
The names given to rebellious 1950s Australian youth subcultures, with distinctive hair and clothes, were these.
Bodgies and Widgies
Colour television arrived in Australia in this year.
1975
This 1994 film was significant for celebrating drag queens and challenging stereotypes in Australian society.
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
How many times has Australia hosted the Olympic games?
Two
This collectible “monster with sharp teeth and big ears,” created by Kasing Lung and popularised by Pop Mart, is often sold in sealed “blind box” packaging.
Labubu