Customs and Traditions
What is the significance of the Dreamtime in Indigenous Australian culture?
The Dreamtime represents the creation period and is central to Indigenous spirituality and storytelling.
What are the two animals on Australia’s coat of arms?
The kangaroo and the emu.
Which Australian city is home to the Federation Square?
Melbourne.
Who was the first European to map the east coast of Australia?
Captain James Cook.
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra.
What are some popular Australian festivals?
Australia Day, NAIDOC Week, the Sydney Festival, and the Woodford Folk Festival.
What are the two animals on Australia’s coat of arms?
The Southern Cross.
Which monument in Canberra serves as a tribute to Australian soldiers?
The Australian War Memorial.
Which famous Australian outlaw became a folk hero?
Ned Kelly.
What is Australia’s most famous native animal known for carrying its young in a pouch?
The kangaroo.
How does Australian cuisine reflect its multicultural society?
Australian cuisine blends Indigenous foods with dishes from various immigrant cultures, showcasing diverse flavors.
What flower is the national floral emblem of Australia?
The golden wattle.
What is the architectural style of the Sydney Opera House?
Modernist.
Who was Australia’s longest-serving Prime Minister?
Robert Menzies.
Which Australian city is known for its annual “Festival of Lights” called Vivid Sydney?
Sydney.
What role does sport play in Australian culture?
Sport unites communities and fosters national pride, with popular events like Australian Rules football and cricket.
What color is the background of Australia’s Aboriginal Flag?
Black and red with a yellow circle in the middle.
What is the significance of the ANZAC War Memorial in Sydney?
Commemorates ANZAC soldiers.
Who is considered the father of Australian Federation?
Sir Henry Parkes.
What is the name of Australia’s largest desert?
The Great Victoria Desert.
How is Indigenous art characterized in Australia?
Indigenous art features vibrant colors and patterns, reflecting connections to the land and cultural stories.
Which Australian state has a black swan on its flag?
Western Australia.
How tall is the Eureka Tower in Melbourne?
297 meters / 975 feet.
When was Edith Cowan elected to the Parliament of Western Australia?
1921
What is the highest mountain in Australia?
Mount Kosciuszko.