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