Question 1 of 20Geography
Australia quiz
Australia is home to egg-laying mammals, red-centre landmarks and some of the world's most colourful slang. Have a go at these 20 questions about its states, wildlife, food and history, and see who in your crew knows the most.
A free quiz from Megan Moran, author of The Great Aussie Quiz Book.
Question 2 of 20Wildlife
Which duck-billed Australian mammal lays eggs?
Question 3 of 20Geography
What is the highest mountain on the Australian mainland?
Question 4 of 20Slang
In Aussie slang, what is a 'barbie'?
Question 5 of 20Wildlife
Quokkas are famously found on which island near Perth?
Question 6 of 20Landmarks
Which Sydney landmark, opened in 1973, has a roof of shell-like 'sails'?
Question 7 of 20Landmarks
Uluru, the giant sandstone monolith, is in which state or territory?
Question 8 of 20Food
Vegemite, the famous Aussie spread, is made mainly from what?
Question 9 of 20States
Which Australian state is an island?
Question 10 of 20Wildlife
What is a group of kangaroos commonly called?
Question 11 of 20History
On 1 January of which year did Australia's six colonies unite to form the Commonwealth of Australia?
Question 12 of 20History
Which ship carried Captain James Cook along Australia's east coast in 1770?
Question 13 of 20Landmarks
Which natural wonder off the coast of Queensland is the world's largest coral reef system?
Question 14 of 20Geography
What is the lowest natural point in Australia, about 15 m (49 ft) below sea level?
Question 15 of 20Geography
Which is Australia's longest river?
Question 16 of 20Food
The pavlova dessert is named after a famous ballerina from which country?
Question 17 of 20Inventions
Which aviation safety device was invented by Australian scientist David Warren in the 1950s?
Question 18 of 20Wildlife
Wombats are famous for producing droppings of what unusual shape?
Question 19 of 20States
Which is Australia's largest state by area?
Question 20 of 20History
Australia's Dingo Fence, which stretches about 5,614 km (3,488 miles), was built mainly to protect what?
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- What is the capital city of Australia? Canberra
- Which duck-billed Australian mammal lays eggs? Platypus
- What is the highest mountain on the Australian mainland? Mount Kosciuszko
- In Aussie slang, what is a 'barbie'? A barbecue
- Quokkas are famously found on which island near Perth? Rottnest Island
- Which Sydney landmark, opened in 1973, has a roof of shell-like 'sails'? Sydney Opera House
- Uluru, the giant sandstone monolith, is in which state or territory? Northern Territory
- Vegemite, the famous Aussie spread, is made mainly from what? Brewer's yeast extract
- Which Australian state is an island? Tasmania
- What is a group of kangaroos commonly called? A mob
- On 1 January of which year did Australia's six colonies unite to form the Commonwealth of Australia? 1901
- Which ship carried Captain James Cook along Australia's east coast in 1770? HMS Endeavour
- Which natural wonder off the coast of Queensland is the world's largest coral reef system? The Great Barrier Reef
- What is the lowest natural point in Australia, about 15 m (49 ft) below sea level? Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre
- Which is Australia's longest river? Murray
- The pavlova dessert is named after a famous ballerina from which country? Russia
- Which aviation safety device was invented by Australian scientist David Warren in the 1950s? The 'black box' flight recorder
- Wombats are famous for producing droppings of what unusual shape? Cube-shaped
- Which is Australia's largest state by area? Western Australia
- Australia's Dingo Fence, which stretches about 5,614 km (3,488 miles), was built mainly to protect what? Sheep flocks