GEOGRAPHY
WILDLIFE
CULTURE
NEW ZEALAND
PLACES&PEOPLE
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The capital city of Australia

Canberra

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 Australian animal carries its baby in a pouch and jumps

Kangaroo

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The indigenous people of Australia  

Aboriginal Australians / Aboriginal people

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The capital city of New Zealand

Wellington

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The traditional Māori war dance  

The haka

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Famous reef  found near Australia

The Great Barrier Reef

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Animal  known for sleeping up to 20 hours a day

Koala

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What do Australians often call a barbecue?

A barbie

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The national bird of New Zealand

Kiwi

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Fantasy movie series was filmed in New Zealand

The Lord of the Rings

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The ocean east of Australia

The Pacific Ocean

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Dangerous Australian animal has a very powerful venom and lives in the sea

Box jellyfish

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The nickname for Australians

Aussies

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The indigenous people of New Zealand  

Māori

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Adventure sport started in New Zealand

Bungee jumping

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Sport  especially popular in Australia and played with a bat and ball

Cricket

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Bird cannot fly and is Australia’s national bird

Emu

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Meaning of “mate” in Australian English

Friend

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Why is the haka important in Māori culture?

It is used to express identity, strength, unity, and tradition

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What do New Zealanders often call themselves?

Kiwis

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Name of the large rock formation sacred to Aboriginal people

Uluru (Ayers Rock)

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A Mammal lays eggs and has a duck-like bill

Platypus

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The term “Stolen Generations” refers to

Aboriginal children who were taken from their families by the government

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What is ta moko

Traditional Māori tattoos

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Famous Australian building located in Sydney shaped like sails

The Sydney Opera House