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Learn more about Australia
In groups you have to guess the questions.
par Joribo
12 questions
1.
Which of these cities lies in the north of Australia?
a
Darwin
b
Perth
c
Brisbane
d
Adelaide
2.
What is the traditional Aboriginal musical instrument called?
a
Bongo
b
Didgeridoo
c
Steel drum
d
Mouth organ
3.
Which British captain discovered Australia for the British Empire?
a
Admiral Nelson
b
Captain Blythe
c
Bluebeard
d
Captain Cook
4.
What weapon did the Aborigines use for hunting animals?
a
Kalashnikovs
b
Boomerangs
c
Bow and arrow
d
Pistols
5.
Sydney is as big as which European capital city?
a
London
b
Moscow
c
Paris
d
Rome
6.
Which is Australia’s National Day?
a
29th February
b
1st April
c
26th January
d
7th October
7.
Most British convicts who were sent to the penal colony of Australia had been found guilty of what type of crimes?
a
Treason
b
Murder
c
Pretty theft
d
All of the above
8.
In 1856, the Australian government reformed the country’s voting process, becoming the first nation to allow for what during elections?
a
Write-in nominations
b
Secret ballots
c
Recounting of votes
d
All of the above
9.
How many languages do Australians speak overall?
a
About 10
b
About 50
c
About 75
d
About 200
10.
The five languages other than English most commonly spoken in Australia are:
a
Italian, Greek, Cantonese, Arabic and Vietnamese
b
Croatian, Polish, Maltese, Vietnamese and Turkish
c
German, Mandarin, Spanish, Macedonian and Cantonese
d
Dutch, Creole, Arabic, Vietnamese and Indian
11.
Australia is home to the largest structure built by living organisms on the planet. What is it?
a
A termite tower in the outback
b
Ayers Rock
c
A Wambat burrow
d
The Great Barrier Reef
12.
What percentage of working age Australians are unemployed and looking for work?
a
11%
b
6%
c
23%
d
45%
1:a
2:b
3:d
4:b
5:a
6:c
7:c
8:b
9:d
10:a
11:d
12:b