Animals
This large, flightless bird is native to Australia and is known for its powerful legs and long, curved beak.
Emu
This iconic rock formation located in the Northern Territory is a sacred site for the Anangu people.
Uluru
Which explorer is credited with being the first European to discover Australia in 1770?
Captain James Cook
What is the largest city in Australia?
Sydney
This popular Australian spread is made from yeast extract and is commonly eaten on toast or in sandwiches.
Vegemite
This small, spiny mammal is famous for curling up into a ball as a form of defense.
Echidna
This famous opera house, located in Sydney, was designed by Danish architect Jorn Utzon.
Sydney Opera House
What is the name of the Indigenous Australian group that inhabited the Sydney region before European settlement?
The Eora people
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
This popular Australian horse race, which takes place on the first Tuesday of November, is known as "the race that stops a nation."
The Melbourne Cup
This iconic animal, which is also featured on Australia's national coat of arms, is a marsupial that spends most of its life sleeping in trees.
Koala
This famous tourist attraction, located in the heart of the Australian Outback, is a massive sandstone monolith that glows red during sunrise and sunset.
Uluru (also known as Ayers Rock)
What was the name of the policy implemented in Australia from 1901 to 1973 that aimed to assimilate Indigenous Australians into Western society?
The Stolen Generations
What is the name of the desert located in the center of Australia?
The Australian Outback
This Australian actor is known for his roles in "Mad Max," "Lethal Weapon," and "Braveheart."
Mel Gibson
This large, venomous snake, which is found throughout Australia, is known for its distinctive diamond-shaped head.
Eastern Brown Snake
This world-famous beach, located in Sydney, is known for its golden sand and turquoise waters.
Bondi Beach
Which Australian prime minister famously declared war on Germany alongside Britain in 1939?
Robert Menzies
What is the name of the river that flows through the city of Brisbane?
Brisbane River
Which Australian singer-songwriter is known for hits like "Torn" and "Big Mistake"?
Natalie Imbruglia
This large, herbivorous marsupial, known for its distinctive pouch and long, powerful tail, is native to Australia.
Kangaroo
This natural wonder, located in Queensland, is the world's largest coral reef system.
Great Barrier Reef
In what year did Australia officially become a federation of six states?
1901
What is the name of the mountain range that runs along Australia's east coast?
The Great Dividing Range
What is the name of the Australian Aboriginal musical instrument that is made from a eucalyptus branch and produces a haunting, deep sound when blown into?
Didgeridoo