Australia Quiz

What does the Union Jack on the Australian flag represent?

• The seven states and territories

• The government

• Australia’s location in the southern hemisphere

• Australia’s ties to Britain

What does the yellow circle on the Aboriginal flag represent?

• The stars

• The red earth

• The sun

• The night sky

What year was the flag of the Torres Strait Islands designed?

• 1992

• 1988

• 1901

• 1971

What is the national floral emblem of Australia?

• The waratah

• The eucalyptus

• The golden wattle

• The kangaroo paw

What is the oldest instrument in the world, believed to date back 40,000 years?

• The flute

• The didgeridoo

• The harp

• The drum

What is the national capital of Australia?

• Melbourne

• Sydney

• Canberra

• Brisbane

Which animal is known to be extinct in Australia?

• The koala

• The Tasmanian tiger

• The emu

• The kangaroo

What is the most iconic sport event in Melbourne that gives people a public holiday?

• The Australian Open

• The Melbourne Cup

• The AFL Grand Final

• The Australian Grand Prix

What is the only living object visible from space?

• The Twelve Apostles

• The Great Barrier Reef

• Uluru

• The Sydney Opera House

What is the largest steel arched bridge in Australia?

• Anzac Bridge

• West Gate Bridge

• Story Bridge

• Sydney Harbour Bridge