Australia & NZ - trivia

In what year did the British first settle in Australia?

• in 1788

• in 1492

• in 1524

• in 1648

Why did most British and Irish people go to Australia in the 18th and 19th centuries?

• To see the kangaroos.

• To go there as prisoners.

• To visit the country as tourists.

• For the sunny weather.

What is the capital of Australia?

• Melbourne

• Canberra

• Sydney

• Brisbane

What is the indigenous name for Ayers Rock?

• Ururu

• Uluru

• Ububu

• Manitu

How long is the Great Barrier Reef?

• 150 km

• 350 km

• 1,500 km

• 2,300 km

What do you call the indigenous Australians?

• The Aborigines

• The Chin

• The Maori

• The Padaung

What is the name for the desert in central Australia?

• Outpack

• The Sticks

• Death Valley

• Outback

What is the capital of New Zealand?

• Wellington

• Auckland

• Christchurch

• Hamilton

In which season is Christmas in New Zealand?

• in winter

• in spring

• in summer

• in autumn

Australians are also called Aussies. What is a nickname for New Zealanders?

• Newies

• Kiwis

• Zealies

• Keas