Australian War Memorial
What year did the Australian War Memorial officially open?
1941
In which city is Australia’s Parliament House located?
Canberra
What is the primary role of Government House in Australia?
It is the official residence of the Governor-General of Australia.
What age can Australians vote in federal elections?
18
What is Questacon?
The National Science and Technology Centre.
What is the name of the ceremony that happens every evening at the Australian War Memorial?
Last Post Ceremony
How many Houses of Parliament does Australia have?
Two (House of Representatives and Senate)
Which city is home to the primary Government House of Australia?
Canberra
What system of voting does Australia use for the House of Representatives?
Preferential voting.
Which exhibit at Questacon lets visitors experience an earthquake simulation?
Awesome Earth
Which gallery at the Australian War Memorial is dedicated to WW1?
The WW1 Gallery
What is the name of the green room in Parliament House where the lower house meets?
The House of Representatives.
Who is responsible for representing the British monarch at Government House?
The Governor-General of Australia.
True or False: Voting in federal elections is compulsory in Australia.
True
What is the name of Questacon's free-fall slide?
The 6-Metre Free Fall
Name the two main wars commemorated at the memorial.
World War I and World War II
Which iconic symbol can be seen atop Parliament House?
The 81-meter tall flagpole.
What significant event usually takes place at Government House during King’s Birthday holiday?
The awarding of Australian Honours and Order of Australia medals.
How often are federal elections held in Australia?
Every 3 years
Which exhibit focuses on robots and future technology?
Q-Lab
What is the significance of the Pool of Reflection?
It is a peaceful place for quiet reflection, surrounded by the Roll of Honour with names of Australian soldiers who died in wars.
What year was the new Parliament House officially opened?
1988
Government House is situated in a large estate that includes beautifully maintained gardens. What is the name of this estate?
Yarralumla.
What year did Australia introduce compulsory voting in federal elections?
1924
What kind of topics does Questacon's ExciteQ gallery explore?
It explores high-energy physics phenomena like motion, light, and electricity.