Australian Culture Quiz

What is the capital of Australia?

• Sydney

• Canberra

• Melbourne

• Perth

Why does 98% of the Australian population live near the coast?

• Most of central Australia is desert.

• There are too many aggressive kangaroos in central Australia.

• There are no roads to central Australia

• It rains too much in central Australia

What is the name of the Aboriginal land that Adelaide is built on?

• Kokatha

• Narangga

• Wiradjuri

• Kaurna

In what year did the British arrive and settle in Australia?

• 1692

• 1788

• 1888

• 1902

What happened to Australia's population during the 1850's goldrush?

• It tripled

• It doubled

• It stayed the same

• It quadrupled

True or false: more than 300 languages are spoken at home in Australia.

• True

• False

What is the #1 country of birth for Australia's overseas-born population?

• United Kingdom

• New Zealand

• China

• India

What does 'tucker' mean?

• A football move

• Koala

• Food

• Good morning

What is an Australian stereotype?

• Down to earth

• Direct

• Modest about accomplishments

• All of these

True or false: the most popular Australian sport is cricket.

• True

• False