- 1. Australian studies is an interdisciplinary field that examines the history, culture, society, politics, and environment of Australia. It explores various aspects of Australian identity, including Indigenous perspectives, colonial history, multiculturalism, social issues, and the country's relationship with the rest of the world. Researchers in Australian studies analyze literature, art, music, film, and other cultural expressions to gain insights into the complexities of the Australian experience. By studying Australia from diverse perspectives, Australian studies helps to foster a deeper understanding of this diverse and dynamic country.
What is the capital city of Australia?
A) Sydney
B) Melbourne
C) Canberra
D) Perth
- 2. Which Australian animal is known for carrying its young in a pouch?
A) Kangaroo
B) Emu
C) Koala
D) Wombat
- 3. Who were the original inhabitants of Australia?
A) British settlers
B) Dutch explorers
C) Chinese immigrants
D) Aboriginal Australians
- 4. Which Australian city is famous for its New Year's Eve fireworks display?
A) Darwin
B) Sydney
C) Adelaide
D) Brisbane
- 5. Which Australian landmark is a large sandstone rock formation in the Northern Territory?
A) Bondi Beach
B) Great Barrier Reef
C) Sydney Opera House
D) Uluru
- 6. What is the national language of Australia?
A) Mandarin
B) Aboriginal languages
C) French
D) English
- 7. Which famous Australian singer was known as the 'Queen of Pop'?
A) Delta Goodrem
B) Kylie Minogue
C) Sia
D) Keith Urban
- 8. What is the largest state in Australia by area?
A) New South Wales
B) Victoria
C) Western Australia
D) Queensland
- 9. Which Australian state is known for its wine regions like Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale?
A) New South Wales
B) Victoria
C) South Australia
D) Tasmania
- 10. Who was the first European to set foot on Australian soil?
A) Captain Arthur Phillip
B) Willem Janszoon
C) James Cook
D) Abel Tasman
- 11. Which Australian state is home to the famous Great Barrier Reef?
A) Queensland
B) Victoria
C) Western Australia
D) New South Wales
- 12. What is the nickname for the Australian dollar currency?
A) Digger
B) Tucker
C) Sheila
D) Aussie
- 13. What is the national flower emblem of Australia?
A) Kangaroo Paw
B) Golden Wattle
C) Sturt's Desert Pea
D) Waratah
- 14. In which year did Australia become a federation of states?
A) 1923
B) 1975
C) 1901
D) 1856
- 15. What is the famous rock formation known as 'The Twelve Apostles' located in which Australian state?
A) South Australia
B) Western Australia
C) Queensland
D) Victoria
- 16. What is the name of the longest river in Australia?
A) Lachlan River
B) Snowy River
C) Murray River
D) Darling River
- 17. Which Australian state is home to the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge?
A) South Australia
B) Victoria
C) New South Wales
D) Queensland
- 18. Who composed the Australian national anthem 'Advance Australia Fair'?
A) Peter Dodds McCormick
B) Banjo Paterson
C) Dorothea Mackellar
D) Henry Lawson
- 19. Who is the current Prime Minister of Australia as of 2021?
A) Scott Morrison
B) Tony Abbott
C) Malcolm Turnbull
D) Julia Gillard
- 20. What is the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world, native to Australia?
A) Kangaroo
B) Tasmanian Devil
C) Quokka
D) Koala
- 21. What is the official currency of Australia?
A) Euro
B) Pound Sterling
C) Australian Dollar
D) Yen
- 22. What is the nickname for the Australian national football team?
A) Kookaburras
B) Socceroos
C) Wallabies
D) Aussie Boomerangs
- 23. Who is the famous Australian actor known for his role in 'Gladiator' and 'The Mummy'?
A) Cate Blanchett
B) Russell Crowe
C) Nicole Kidman
D) Hugh Jackman
- 24. What is the name of the world's largest sand island located off the eastern coast of Australia?
A) Rottnest Island
B) Kangaroo Island
C) Fraser Island
D) Phillip Island
- 25. Which Australian city is known for its iconic tram network?
A) Sydney
B) Melbourne
C) Adelaide
D) Brisbane
- 26. What is the Australian snack made from yeast extract on toast?
A) Tim Tam
B) Lamington
C) Vegemite
D) ANZAC Biscuit
- 27. What is the highest mountain in Australia?
A) Mount Kilimanjaro
B) Mount Everest
C) Mount Cook
D) Mount Kosciuszko
- 28. Which Australian state is home to the city of Darwin?
A) Queensland
B) New South Wales
C) South Australia
D) Northern Territory
- 29. What is the name of the iconic surfing beach in Sydney, known for its golden sand?
A) Bondi Beach
B) Byron Bay
C) Surfers Paradise
D) Manly Beach
- 30. What term is used in Australia to refer to a barbecue or outdoor grilling session?
A) Cookout
B) Braai
C) Grillfest
D) Barbie
- 31. What Aboriginal instrument is known as a wind instrument?
A) Flute
B) Didgeridoo
C) Harmonica
D) Trumpet
- 32. What is the name of the famous Australian coral reef?
A) Tahiti Barrier Reef
B) Hawaiian Barrier Reef
C) Maldives Reef
D) Great Barrier Reef
- 33. Which famous Australian actress starred in 'The Hours' and 'Moulin Rouge!'?
A) Cate Blanchett
B) Naomi Watts
C) Margot Robbie
D) Nicole Kidman
- 34. What is the nickname often used to refer to Australia?
A) Southern Gem
B) Northern Star
C) Down Under
D) Lone Island
- 35. Who was the first European to map the coastline of Australia?
A) James Cook
B) Christopher Columbus
C) Vasco da Gama
D) Ferdinand Magellan
- 36. Which Australian dessert is known for its layers of cake, chocolate, and cream?
A) Pavlova
B) Lamington
C) Tim Tam
D) Anzac Biscuit
- 37. What is the nickname often used for Australians?
A) Kiwis
B) Aussies
C) Poms
D) Brits
- 38. What is the traditional dance of the Aboriginal people called?
A) Bhangra
B) Haka
C) Corroboree
D) Flamenco
- 39. Who is the famous Australian chef known for his TV show 'MasterChef Australia'?
A) Gordon Ramsay
B) Nigella Lawson
C) Matt Preston
D) Jamie Oliver
- 40. Which famous Australian opera singer was nicknamed 'The People's Diva'?
A) Keith Urban
B) Dame Joan Sutherland
C) Sia
D) Kylie Minogue
- 41. What is a traditional Australian meat pie typically filled with?
A) Chicken
B) Pork
C) Beef
D) Vegetables
- 42. Which Australian state is known for its historic penal colony?
A) Victoria
B) Tasmania
C) Western Australia
D) Queensland
- 43. Whose face is on the Australian $100 banknote?
A) Dame Edna Everage
B) Sir Donald Bradman
C) Dame Nellie Melba
D) Paul Hogan
- 44. Which iconic Australian film features a character named Muriel?
A) Muriel's Wedding
B) Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
C) Crocodile Dundee
D) Strictly Ballroom
- 45. What is the nickname for the Australian national cricket team?
A) The Wallabies
B) The Socceroos
C) The Kangaroos
D) The Baggy Greens
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