General Knowledge
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
Which animal is known as Australia's national symbol and is often found hopping around?
the Kangaroo
What is the German translation to the English phrase "you are not allowed to climb on it"
Du darfst nicht hinaufklettern
Complete the sentence with the correct comparative form:
"This book is __________ (interesting) than that one."
more interesting
What is the name of the indigenous Australian art style often characterized by dots?
Australian Dot Painting
Which large natural landmark is located off the coast of Queensland?
the Great Barrier Reef
What is the name of the famous Australian animal that carries its babies in a pouch?
the koala
What is the English translation to the German phrase "die Umwelt verschmutzen"?
to pollute the environment
Choose the correct relative clause:
"The man __________ lives next door is very friendly."
a) who
b) which
a) who
Which instrument, often associated with Aboriginal culture, is a long wooden tube used to make a droning sound?
Didgeridoo
Which famous beach in Sydney is known for its surfing and vibrant atmosphere?
Bondi Beach
Which animal is known for laying eggs and looks like a mixture of different animals? (tail like a beaver, feet like a duck)
the platypus
What does the term "outback" refer to in Australia?
rural, and often uninhabited area of Australia
Choose the correct sentence in the simple past tense:
a) I goed to the beach yesterday.
b) I went to the beach yesterday.
b) I went to the beach yesterday.
What is the name of the famous sandstone rock formation in central Australia, sacred to the Aboriginal people?
Uluru
Which Australian city is known as the "City of Churches"?
Adelaide
What is the name of the Australian bird known for its distinctive laughing call, often heard in the mornings?
the kookaburra
What is the meaning of the Australian slang word “barbie”?
Barbecue
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the adjective:
"This test was __________ (difficult) test, I've ever written."
Antwort: the most difficult
What is the name of the traditional Australian weapon, often thrown, that is known for returning to the thrower?
boomerang
What is the capital of Tasmania?
Hobart
Which bird is known for its large size and inability to fly, often associated with Australia’s outback?
the emu
What is the Australian slang term for a friend or buddy?
Mate
Build two sentences about whatever. Make one in simple past and one in present progressive.
I met my sister yesterday./ Last week I visited my family.
You are smiling. / I am helping my sister./ She is sleeping in her bed.
What is the spiritual belief system of the Aboriginal people that explains the creation of the world?
Dreamtime