geography
history
fauna and flora, resources
sport
sightseeing
100
Australia´s and New Zealand´s location
They are both located in the Southern Hemisphere - between the Indian and the Southern Pacific Ocean
100
When did James Cook land on Australian continent?
a) 1690
b) 1770
c) 1820
b) in 1770
100
5 unique animals/ plants
kangaroo, koala, dingo, platypus, wombat, emu, kiwi, eucalyptus, acacia
100
4 popular sports in Australia and New Zealand
rugby, Australian football (footy), surfing, cricket, soccer, netball, yachting, bungee jumping, skiing, climbing
100
name of this place
Sydney Opera House
200
Capital cities of Australia and New Zealand
Canberra and Wellington
200
first people to live in Australia and New Zealand
Aborigines (Australia), Maori (New Zealand)
200
How is kangeroo´s baby called?
a joey
200
Australian city which holds tennis tournament called "Australian open"
Melbourne
200
Name the place and in which movie can you see it?
Hobbiton, New Zealand - The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit
300
How many states/ territories is Australia consisted of?
6 states and 2 territories
300
What was the first purpose of Australia for Britain?
It served as a prison colony (1788 - 1868)
300
How many hours does a koala sleep?
approximately 18 to 20 hours a day
300
What is the name of New Zealand´s national rugby team?
All Blacks
300
What is not true about Uluru:
1. It´s a sacred place for Aborigines
2. It´s the largest piece of stone in the world
3. It´s located near to Great Barrier Reef
4. It´s also called Ayers Rock.
3. It´s located near to Great Barrier Reef.
400
The meaning of Canberra in aboriginal language means:
a) meeting place
b) beautiful place
c) place for good people
a) meeting place
400
Why do Maori people (especially warriors) stick out their tongue?
to show their strength, courage and fighting spirit
400
Australia is first in the world with the deposit of this mineral ... What is its name?
bauxite
400
New Zealand´s national rugby team is famous for its warior dance before the match. How is this dance called?
Haka
400
What´s the name of this city in New Zealand?
Auckland (the largest city in NZ)
500
The name of the highest mountain in Australia
Mt. Kosciusko
500
The native people (Aborigines) can play the wooden instrument. What´s its name?
didgeridoo
500
How is this animal called?
sugar glider / possum
500
Players of "footy" don´t use any guards or protective pads. Only one kind of protection is allowed - which body part does it protect?
teeth guard
500
How long is the Great Barrier Reef?
more than 2000 km