Australia and its people
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Question 1 of 107
Which of the following is true regarding all states and territories in Australia?
a. They have their own currencies
b. They have their own capitals
c. They have their own passports
d. They have the same constitution
Question 2 of 107
What is the Commonwealth Coat of Arms?
a. The official symbol of Australia, which identifies Commonwealth property
b. The national anthem
c. Australia’s national flower
Question 3 of 107
What colours make up the Australian Aboriginal flag?
a. Black, red and yellow
b. Blue, red, and white
c. Green, red, and yellow
d. Black, blue, and green
Question 4 of 107
When were the landings at Gallipoli?
a. 1912
b. 1901
c. 1915
d. 1862
Question 5 of 107
What percent of Australians were born outside the country?
a. Below 10% of the population
b. About 15% of the population
c. Over 25%
d. About 5% of the population
Question 6 of 107
When did Australia's colonies formally unify as the Commonwealth of Australia?
a. 1901
b. 1921
c. 1791
d. 1932
Question 7 of 107
What does the red bar on the Australian Aboriginal flag represent?
a. The sea
b. The sun
c. The land
d. The sky
Question 8 of 107
What city are the Australian Parliament and High Court located in?
a. Brisbane
b. Sydney
c. Melbourne
d. Canberra
Question 9 of 107
What is the name of the national flower in Australia?
a. Desert Flame
b. Aussie box
c. Golden wattle
d. Waxflower
Question 10 of 107
What is the official symbol for property owned by the Commonwealth?
a. The British Empire's Cross
b. Commonwealth coat of arms
c. The koala bear
d. The Crown
Question 11 of 107
What states and territories celebrate Australia Day as a public holiday?
a. Western Australia and South Australia
b. All states and territories
c. Queensland and Victoria
d. All 6 states but not the territories
Question 12 of 107
Which event prompted a huge migration from non-British nations to Australia?
a. World War II
b. The potato famine
c. The New Zealand Wars
d. World War I
Question 13 of 107
What does the yellow circle on the Australian Aboriginal flag represent?
a. The land
b. The Aboriginal people
c. The Sun
d. The sky
Question 14 of 107
In which state are most of the Torres Strait Islands located?
a. South Australia
b. Queensland
c. Victoria
d. Tasmania
Question 15 of 107
Which of the following is true regarding Aboriginal culture?
a. A culture created from the founding of the Commonwealth of Australia
b. The world's oldest culture that had been abandoned by newer generations
c. A culture exported from Great Britain
d. The world's oldest indigenous culture that has been thriving with new generations
Question 16 of 107
What is the capital city of Australia?
a. Perth
b. Canberra
c. Brisbane
Question 17 of 107
How many percent of Western Australia's population are living in the capital city?
a. Less than 15%
b. About 75%
c. About 25%
d. About 50%
Question 18 of 107
Are there any impact from the British and Irish traditions?
a. Zero impact on Australia at all
b. Their traditions have had a significant impact on Australia in many aspects
c. Only influenced the religion in Australia and nothing more than that
d. Their traditions have had a minimal impact on Australia
Question 19 of 107
How many mainland territories are in the Commonwealth of Australia?
a. None
b. Two
c. Six
d. Three
Question 20 of 107
What is the official symbol that represents the Commonwealth property in Australia?
a. The kangaroo
b. The yellow sun
c. Commonwealth coat of Arms
d. The crown
Question 21 of 107
Where do the Torres Strait Islanders come from in Australia?
a. The islands to the south of Tasmania
b. The islands to the north of Queensland
c. The islands to the south of Victoria
d. The islands to the east of New South Wales
Question 22 of 107
What group of people were Australia's early free settlers?
a. British settlers
b. British and French settlers
c. British and Irish settlers
d. Irish settlers
Question 23 of 107
Where is the Parliament House located?
a. Perth
b. Hobart
c. Canberra
d. Sydney
Question 24 of 107
What is the name of the smallest mainland state?
a. Victoria
b. New South Wales
c. South Australia
d. Tasmania
Question 25 of 107
How many years did the population in Australia take to double after the gold rush?
a. 12 years
b. 10 years
c. 5 years
d. 15 years
Question 26 of 107
What is the name of Queensland's capital city?
a. Sunshine Coast
b. Brisbane
c. Mackay
d. Sydney
Question 27 of 107
In the early 20th century, some initiatives were established to attract migrants from which country to live in Australia?
a. France
b. Malaysia
c. Spain
d. Britain
Question 28 of 107
What are the national colours of Australia?
a. Blue and green
b. Gold and white
c. Blue and white
d. Gold and green
Question 29 of 107
The indigenous peoples of Australia share the following characteristics:
a. Common food and tools
b. Common beliefs and traditions
c. Common clothes and language
d. Nothing in common
Question 30 of 107
Which city has the largest population in Australia?
a. Perth
b. Melbourne
c. Brisbane
d. Sydney
Question 31 of 107
Which of the following is TRUE regarding the states and territories in Australia?
a. They have their own floral emblems
b. They have their own foreign policies
c. They have their own currencies
d. They have their own passports
Question 32 of 107
How were the Australian colonies structured before 1901?
a. The 6 colonies were divided into east and west regions. Each region ruled their own colonies
b. The 6 British colonies were separate and self-governing
c. The 6 colonies were ruled by 6 aboriginal tribes
d. The largest colony attacked other smaller colonies to rule over them
Question 33 of 107
What state are the Harbour Bridge and Opera House located in?
a. Gold Coast
b. New South Wales
c. Queensland
d. Victoria
Question 34 of 107
Who commanded the First Fleet that landed in 1788 from Great Britain?
a. Captain Henry Parkes
b. Captain James Cook
c. Captain Arthur Phillip
d. Captain Reginald Saunders
Question 35 of 107
When did Europeans begin settling in Australia?
a. 1921
b. 1788
c. 1862
d. 1901
Question 36 of 107
What does the blue panel on the Torres Strait Islander flag represent?
a. The sea
b. The land
c. The sun
d. The sky
Question 37 of 107
In which Australian states was gold first discovered?
a. New South Wales and Victoria
b. South Australia and Western Australia
c. New South Wales and Tasmania
d. Queensland and Western Australia
Question 38 of 107
What is the name of the place near Australia's geographical centre?
a. Alice Springs
b. Newcastle
c. Adelaide
d. Canberra
Question 39 of 107
What is the number of languages spoken in Australia?
a. More than 200
b. 19
c. 16
d. 55
Question 40 of 107
Are there any impacts from the British and Irish traditions?
a. Zero impact on Australia at all
b. Their traditions have had a minimal impact on Australia
c. Their traditions have had a significant impact on Australia in many aspects
d. Only influenced the religion in Australia and nothing more than that
Question 41 of 107
What does the white symbol in the centre of the Torres Strait Islander flag represent?
a. The seas of Torres Strait
b. The Torres Strait Islander people
c. The Crown
d. A dancer's headdress
Question 42 of 107
How many official flags do people use in Australia?
a. 6
b. 3
c. 1
d. 2
Question 43 of 107
How many years have the Aboriginal peoples been living in Australia?
a. About 60-80 thousand years
b. About 20-30 thousand years
c. About 10-20 thousand years
d. About 40-60 thousand years
Question 44 of 107
There are two green stripes on the Torres Strait Islander flag. What do the stripes represent?
a. The wildlife animals
b. Peace
c. Unity
d. The Land
Question 45 of 107
What colours make up the national flag of Australia?
a. Blue, red, and white
b. Black, green, and red
c. Blue, white, and yellow
d. Black, red, blue, and green
Question 46 of 107
How many states and territories are in Australia?
a. 5 states and 3 territories
b. 1 state and 0 territory
c. 6 states and 2 territories
d. 2 states and 2 territories
Question 47 of 107
What event took place on 26 January, 1788?
a. The Commonwealth of Australia was established
b. The "First Fleet" arrived in Australia from Great Britain
c. The King visited Australia
d. Gold was discovered in Australia
Question 48 of 107
What does the Prime Minister announce on the eve of Australia Day?
a. The budget of the government for next year
b. The Australian of the Year Awards
c. The date of the next Australia Day
d. The candidates of the next King
Question 49 of 107
Who were the earliest settlers to live in Australia?
a. The people who came to Australia for gold from all over the world
b. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
c. The Aboriginal people
d. The First Fleet people who arrived in Australia from Great Britain
Question 50 of 107
There are two green stripes on the Torres Strait Islander flag. What do the stripes represent?
a. Peace
b. The wildlife animals
c. Unity
d. The land
Question 51 of 107
What is the name of the state that has a flag of its own?
a. Tasmania
b. All states and territories
c. Only the states
d. Only the territories
Question 52 of 107
What is in between Tasmania and the mainland of Australia?
a. Investigator Strait
b. Torres Strait
c. Bass Strait
d. Clarence Strait
Question 53 of 107
What do the points of the white star on the flag of the Torres Strait Islander represent?
a. All the Torres Strait Islander people
b. The 5 major groups of Torres Strait Islander People
c. The territories of Australia
d. The seas of Torres Strait
Question 54 of 107
How many percent of the Australian population were born outside the country?
a. Between 25%-50%
b. Less than 10%
c. More than 65%
d. Less than 30%
Question 55 of 107
What colour are the stripes on the Torres Strait Islanders' flag that represent the land?
a. Green
b. White
c. Black
d. Blue
Question 56 of 107
Where is the world-famous Great Barrier Reef?
a. New South Wales's eastern coast
b. South Australia's coast
c. Queensland's eastern coast
d. Tasmania's southern coast
Question 57 of 107
Who were the earliest people to occupy Australia?
a. Torres Strait Islander people only
b. Colonists from Great Britain
c. Both Aboriginals and Torres Islanders
d. The Aboriginal people only
Question 58 of 107
What are the national colours of Australia?
a. Gold and green
b. Gold and white
c. Blue and green
d. Blue and white
Question 59 of 107
When was gold first found in Australia?
a. 1851
b. 1788
c. 1915
d. 1606
Question 60 of 107
How many ships did the First Fleet consist of?
a. 16
b. 11
c. 14
d. 12
Question 61 of 107
What does Anzac Day celebrate?
a. The arrival of Aboriginal people on the Australian continent
b. The arrival in Gallipoli of New Zealand and Australian Army corps
c. The First Fleet's arrival at Sydney Cove
d. The founding of the Commonwealth of Australia
Question 62 of 107
Which event prompted a huge migration from non-British nations to Australia?
a. The potato famine
b. World War I
c. World War II
d. The New Zealand Wars
Question 63 of 107
The Gallipoli landings occurred during which war?
a. World War I
b. The Korean War
c. World War II
d. The Vietnam War
Question 64 of 107
What product is South Australia famous for?
a. Dairy products
b. Rice
c. Industry
d. Wine
Question 65 of 107
When did people from Europe start their settlement in Australia?
a. Started with the discovery of gold in Victoria and New South Wales in 1851
b. Started with the founding of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901
c. Started with World War I in 1914
d. Started with first 11 convict ships landed on 26 January 1788
Question 66 of 107
Where did the first large group of non-European migrants come from during the gold rush in Australia?
a. Brazil
b. China
c. United States of America
d. Egypt
Question 67 of 107
When is Australia Day observed on?
a. 24 February
b. 26 January
c. 9 June
d. 25 April
Question 68 of 107
What are the colours of the Australian Aboriginal flag?
a. Black, red, and yellow
b. Blue, white, and green
c. Green, white, and black
Question 69 of 107
What do you pledge your allegiance to during the citizenship ceremony?
a. The King and the Royal family
b. Australia and its people
c. The Governor-General and Prime Minister
d. The company that you are working for
Question 70 of 107
What does the southern landscape of the Northern Territory look like?
a. Green forests with many rivers
b. Flat grassland with cool weather
c. Red desert
d. Mountain ranges with many active volcanoes
Question 71 of 107
What is the name of South Australia's capital city?
a. Port Augusta
b. Adelaide
c. Ceduna
d. Whyalla
Question 72 of 107
Anzac Day is a commemoration of the landings of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli. Where is Galliopli located?
a. Germany
b. Turkey
c. Greece
d. Ireland
Question 73 of 107
What happened to the population of New South Wales and Victoria between 1851 and 1861?
a. The population went up by 50%
b. The Population went up more than double
c. More than half left due to lack of jobs
d. The population went up slightly
Question 74 of 107
Where did the British government start sending their prisoners to?
a. Perth
b. Tasmania
c. New South Wales
d. Melbourne
Question 75 of 107
When do we observe Anzac Day?
a. 26 January
b. 1 July
c. 25 April
d. 5 September
Question 76 of 107
What did the Australian colonies follow prior to 1901?
a. Religious laws
b. The British law
c. The laws set up by the wealthy people
d. Their own laws within the colony
Question 77 of 107
How many official flags do Australian communities fly?
a. 3
b. 1
c. 6
d. 8
Question 78 of 107
What does the shield in the centre of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms represent?
a. The King
b. The territories of Australia
c. The six states of Australia
d. The Australian Defence Force
Question 79 of 107
What is the name of the second largest state in Australia?
a. Tasmania
b. Queensland
c. Victoria
d. Western Australia
Question 80 of 107
What is the name of the capital city of New South Wales?
a. Sydney
b. Coffs Harbour
c. Newcastle
d. Albury
Question 81 of 107
What does the black bar represent on the Australian Aboriginal flag?
a. The sky
b. The Aboriginal people
c. The sun
d. The land
Question 82 of 107
What is the purpose of Australia Day?
a. To commemorate those who died in wars
b. To celebrate the first fleet landing in Australia
c. To provide help to those people who are less fortunate
d. To honor the first royal visit to Australia by Prince Alfred
Question 83 of 107
After World War II, why did so many non-British immigrants relocate to Australia?
a. To start a new life
b. To work in Australian factories
c. To get an education in Australia
d. To escape political prosecutions
Question 84 of 107
What do the five smaller stars on the Australian flag represent?
a. The different Aboriginal people
b. The Victoria Cross
c. The five mainland states
d. The Southern Cross
Question 85 of 107
Who was the first governor of the New South Wales colony?
a. Sir Ralph Darling
b. Captain Arthur Phillip
c. Captain John Hunter
d. Sir George Gipps
Question 86 of 107
What touched the earth to form opals according to Aboriginal stories?
a. A rainbow
b. A lightning bolt
c. A meteor
d. A tornado
Question 87 of 107
What is the name of Australia's national anthem?
a. God Save the King
b. Better Than That
c. Down To Earth
d. Advance Australia Fair
Question 88 of 107
Where were the Aboriginal Australians originated?
a. Tasmania
b. Both Australia and mainland Tasmania
c. New Zealand
d. Australia's mainland
Question 89 of 107
What is the name of the largest star on the Australian flag?
a. The Victoria Star
b. The Royal Star
c. The Southern Cross
d. Commonwealth Star
Question 90 of 107
What is the official symbol for property owned by the Commonwealth?
a. The Crown
b. The koala bear
c. The British Empire's Cross
d. Commonwealth Coat of Arms
Question 91 of 107
Between which two cities is the Australian Capital Territory located?
a. Darwin and Brisbane
b. Adelaide and Perth
c. Sydney and Melbourne
d. Adelaide and Melbourne
Question 92 of 107
What country did the colonies in Australia belong to?
a. Italy
b. Ireland
c. Russia
d. Britain
Question 93 of 107
What was found in New South Wales and Victoria in 1851?
a. A meteorite crash site
b. A huge deposit of plutonium
c. Gold
d. A fossil of a giant, winged reptile
Question 94 of 107
Annually on 26 January, what do we commemorate?
a. The King's birthday
b. The first fleet arrival in Australia
c. The creation of the Commonwealth of Australia
d. The arrival in Gallipoli of the New Zealand and Australian Army Corps
Question 95 of 107
Which Australian native animal is shown on the Commonwealth Coat of Arms?
a. Kangaroo
b. Emu
c. Dingo
d. Crocodile
Question 96 of 107
What is the population in Australia now?
a. 25 Million
b. 27 Million
c. 24 Million
d. 26 Million
Question 97 of 107
What country's flag appears at the upper left of the Australian flag?
a. Spain
b. Germany
c. The United Kingdom
d. Ireland
Question 98 of 107
What is the name of the Northern Territory's capital city?
a. Darwin
b. Alice Springs
c. Katherine
d. Tennant Creek
Question 99 of 107
What do we commemorate on Anzac Day?
a. The arrival of the first free settlers from Great Britain
b. The landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli, Turkey during World War I
c. The landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove
Question 100 of 107
In which state are most of the Torres Strait Islands located?
a. Victoria
b. Queensland
c. South Australia
d. New South Wales
Question 101 of 107
What is South Australia's state capital?
a. Whyalla
b. Sydney
c. Gawler
d. Adelaide
Question 102 of 107
What is Tasmania's state capital?
a. Burnie
b. Launceston
c. Richmond
d. Hobart
Question 103 of 107
What is Australia's national gemstone?
a. Opal
b. Sapphire
c. Ruby
d. Diamond
Question 104 of 107
Which Australian native bird is shown on the Commonwealth Coat of Arms?
a. Honeyeaters
b. Emu
c. Peacock
d. Kookaburra
Question 105 of 107
Which of these colours is NOT on the Torres Strait Islanders' flag?
a. Red
b. White
c. Blue
d. Black
Question 106 of 107
What was the population when the Commonwealth of Australia was first established?
a. About 4 million people excluding indigenous people
b. About 7 million people excluding indigenous people
c. About 1 million people excluding indigenous people
d. About 2 million people excluding indigenous people
Question 107 of 107
What is the name of Western Australia's capital city?
a. Busselton
b. Perth
c. Albany
d. Bunbury