Australia

Australia was founded in 1788 as a ______________.

• French commercial colony

• buffer zone between Europe and Asia

• English penal (prison) colony

• military training ground for WWI soldiers

________ is the largest coral reef in the world and is visible from outer space.

• The Rim of Fire

• Niagra Falls

• Marianas Trench

• The Great Barrier Reef

What is the name of this building?

• The Parthenon

• Sydney Opera House

• Melbourne Conservatory

• Grand Hotel of Budapest

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Which animal is NOT from Australia?

• koala

• dingo

• lemur

• kangaroo

• wombat

This landform is considered sacred by Aborigines in Australia.

• Ayers Rock

• Sydney Plateau

• Gibraltar

• Fells Point

Which flag represents Australia?

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The Crocodile Hunter named ____________ was a world famous animal expert.

• Steve Austin

• Dan O'Brien

• Dan Armstrong

• Steve Irwin

Which actor is NOT from Australia?

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Australians have long history of doing well in ________.

• badminton

• aquatic sports

• field hockey

• European Football

What is this Australian Aboriginal musical instrument called?

• termite cymbal

• didgeridoo

• branch gong

• wolloomaloo