Geography
Film
Animals
History
Slang
100
Canberra, the capital of Australia, is located between these two major cities.
Sydney and Melbourne. This location was chosen as a compromise between the two cities.
100
This animated Pixar movie is set along the Great Barrier Reef, where Marlin searches for his lost son.
Finding Nemo
100
The only animal known to use "pentapedal locomotion," using its tail as a fifth leg to propel itself forward.
Kangaroos use their powerful tails as a fifth leg to move themselves forward at slow speeds, like while grazing.
100
The primary reason Australia was colonized.
Australia was colonized by the British primarily to serve as a penal colony for overcrowded British prisons. It was also valuable as a strategic naval base and for resources, such as gold.
100
In Australia, a friendly greeting isn’t "hello," but this two-syllable word.
G'day
200
The Great Barrier Reef is located in this body of water.
The Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland.
200
Chris Hemsworth, born in Melbourne, stars as the hero in this 2017 Marvel adventure, parts of which were filmed on Australia’s Gold Coast.
Thor: Ragnarok
200
The Great _________ War of 1932, which the Australian military famously lost to this species.
Emu. These flightless birds can sprint up to 31 mph and are found across the Australian mainland.
200
Completed in 1973, this city’s opera house with its iconic sail-like shells has become a global symbol of Australia.
Sydney.
200
Instead of saying "afternoon," Aussies often shorten it to this four-letter word.
Arvo
300
This country is closest in size to Australia.
At around 3,000,000 mi2, Australia is the 6th largest country in the world by area.
Brazil
300
This Australian director is known for his distinctive "maximalist" style and blending musical styles, seen in Moulin Rouge, Romeo + Juliet, The Great Gatsby, and Elvis.
Baz Luhrmann
300
Known for their loud screeching sounds, this marsupial inspired a Looney Tunes character.
Tasmanian Devil, the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world and only found on the island of Tasmania.
300
The acronym ANZAC, honored every April 25th, stands for __________________________.
Australia and New Zealand Army Corps. Formed during WWI and honored every April 25.
300
When someone says this phrase to you, they don’t mean you’re in a history book, it’s their way of saying thanks.
You're a legend!
400
The smallest of the six Australian states.
Tasmania, an island located off the south coast of the Australian mainland.
400
This action blockbuster continues a franchise first launched by Australian director George Miller back in 1979.
Max Max
400
A predatory bird in the Kingfisher family known for its characteristic "laughing" call.
Kookaburra. They are the largest of the Kingfisher family and mainly eat small animals and snakes, rather than fish.
400
In _____ (within 5 years), this Referendum changed the Constitution so that indigenous Australians would be counted as part of the population.
The 1967 Referendum. Over 90% of Australians voted YES on this landmark change.
400
When someone invites you to bring your "togs," they want you to show up with this piece of clothing.
Swimsuit
500
Within 2 hours, the time it takes to drive between Brisbane and Melbourne.
17-19 hours.
500
This Australian actress appeared in both Lord of the Rings and a series of Tim Tam commercials.
Cate Blanchett
500
This marsupial resembles a small bear and digs extensive underground burrows called "warrens."
Wombat. Their warrens benefit the environment by collecting water and providing emergency shelter to small animals after wildfire.
500
Explorers from this European country were the first to "discover" Australia in the early 1600s.
The Netherlands. Willem Janszoon and his crew landed in 1606, sponsored by the Dutch East India Company.
The British arrived under Capt. James Cook in 1770.
500
If someone suggests grabbing lunch at "Maccas," they’re talking about this place.
McDonald's