Quiz on Australia

What is the capital of Australia?

• Sydney

• Melbourne

• Canberra

• Brisbane

Which organization published the book mentioned in the text?

• Oxford University Press

• Penguin Random House

• Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.

• HarperCollins

Where does the Murray River flow through?

• Northeastern Australia

• Southeastern Australia

• Southwestern Australia

• Northwestern Australia

What is the tallest mountain in Australia?

• Mount Kosciusko

• Mount Everest

• Mount Fuji

• Mount Kilimanjaro

Why does Australia have summer in December?

• Because it is in the Northern Hemisphere

• Because it is in the Southern Hemisphere

• Because it is near the equator

• Because it is a tropical country

When did Australia change its entry tests to make it easier for nonwhites to settle there?

• 1950

• 1973

• 1980

• 1990

What percentage of Australians are Christians?

• 50 percent

• 60 percent

• 70 percent

• 80 percent

Which of the following is a native animal of Australia?

• Tigers

• Elephants

• Platypuses

• Bears

What is the main religion in Australia?

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Buddhism

What is the official language of Australia?

• French

• Spanish

• English

• German