Australia Quiz

What is the traditional name for the indigenous people of Australia?

• Inuit

• Aboriginal Australians

• Native Americans

• Maori

Which famous rock formation in Australia is also known as Uluru?

• Great Barrier Reef

• Sydney Opera House

• Ayers Rock

• Blue Mountains

What is the capital city of Australia?

• Sydney

• Canberra

• Perth

• Melbourne

Which animal is native to Australia and is known for carrying its young in a pouch?

• Giraffe

• Polar bear

• Kangaroo

• Elephant

What is the largest coral reef system in the world, located off the coast of Australia?

• Sahara Desert

• Mariana Trench

• Amazon Rainforest

• Great Barrier Reef

Which famous shipwreck site is located on the Great Barrier Reef?

• SS Yongala

• Andrea Doria

• Lusitania

• Titanic

What is the name of the famous opera house located in Sydney, Australia?

• Melbourne Opera House

• Brisbane Opera House

• Perth Opera House

• Sydney Opera House

Which explorer is credited with the European discovery of Australia in 1606?

• Christopher Columbus

• Willem Janszoon

• Marco Polo

• Vasco da Gama

What is the name of the famous desert located in the central part of Australia?

• Mojave Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Simpson Desert

• Sahara Desert

What is the national flower of Australia?

• Koala Fern

• Golden Wattle

• Kangaroo Paw

• Eucalyptus