Australia

The name Australia comes from the words Terra Australis Incognita, which mean:

• Smallest continent on earth

• Unknown land of the south

• Big desert island

Australia is comprised of how many states and territories?

• 4 states and 6 territories

• 5 states and 8 territories

• 6 states and 10 territories

How many time zones are in Australia?

• 1

• 2

• 3

Answer explanation

EXPLANATION: There are 3 official time zones in mainland Australia, although external territories have their own time zones. The mainland observes Western Standard/Daylight Time (GMT + 8 hours), Central Standard/Daylight Time (GMT + 9.5 hours), and Eastern Standard/Daylight Time (GMT + 10 hours).

The capital of Australia is:

• Canberra

• Sydney

• Melbourne

Answer explanation

EXPLANATION: Canberra, located in the Australian Capital Territory, is the capital of Australia. The city was designed by the American architect Walter Burley Griffin and his wife Marion Mahony Griffin.

The most popular animal in Australia...

• Kangaroo

• Turtle

• Crocodile

Captain James Cook discovered Australia in...?

• 1777

• 1670

• 1770

In 1931 Australia...?

• Adopted Christianity

• got independence

• Became a colony

The culture capital of Australia is...?

• Melbourne

• Canberra

• Sydney

What is the most popular sport in Australia?

• Volleyball

• Tennis

• Football

What is the highest mountain in Australia?

• Mount Zeil

• Mount Ossa

• Mount Kosciuszko