Flag
What colors are the Australian flag?
Red, white, blue
Australia is 3 things in one.. what are they?
Country, continent and island
Australia's native people are called...
Aborigines
Australia's currency is called...
Australian Dollar
When do Australian students begin their school year?
End of January
What is the name of the banner in the upper left corner of the flag?
Union Jack
How many states does Australia have?
6
Who was the British sailor who landed in Australia in 1780
Captain James Cook
Australia's known to be rich in wheat and minerals. What are two examples of minerals they are rich in?
coal, oil, diamonds and gold
What do most students wear to school?
a uniform
The flag shows Australia's strong ties to what other place in the world?
Great Britain
Australia is home to the largest coral reef in the world. What is it called?
The Great Barrier Reef
in 1901 Australia won its ___________ from Great Britain.
independence
Australia is the lead exporter of beef, wool. ___ and ____.
fruit and wine
Australian students get a half hour break for ______.
morning tea
Five white stars on the right hand side represent what?
The Southern Cross Constellation
The desert area covering half of Australia is called...
the Outback
The head of Australia's government is called the...
Prime Minister
________ is an important service to Australia's economy as many Australians work in hotels, restaurants and stores.
Tourism
Kids who live far away from town can't go to school so instead they use _________.
School of air OR teleconference
How was the original Australian flag chosen?
A public contest
Australia is below the equator so it is called..
The Land Down Under
Australia's laws are made by the...
Parliament
Australia has some of the world's rarest ________and environment which are a big part of Australia's tourism industry.
Most school days are ___ hours long.
6