Exploring Down Under

What is the capital city of Australia?

• Sydney

• Melbourne

• Canberra

• Brisbane

Which of these landmarks is sacred to the Aborigines?

• The Eiffel Tower

• The Sydney Opera House

• Ayers Rock

• Big Ben

What is the largest desert in Australia?

• The Simpson Desert

• The Great Victoria Desert

• The Tanami Desert

• The Gibson Desert

The people of Australia elect the Parliament and the Parliament selects the leader called?

• President

• Prime Minister

• King

• Governor-General

What year did the British First Fleet arrive in Australia?

• 1788

• 1820

• 1901

• 1770

Which of these is NOT an Australian state?

• Queensland

• Tasmania

• Victoria

• Auckland

What is the name of the Australian Parliament's lower house?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The Legislative Assembly

• The House of Commons

What continent did the Aborigines migrate from 40,000 years ago?

• Southeast Asia

• Europe

• Africa

• North America

What is the name of the world's largest coral reef system, located off the coast of Queensland, Australia?

• The Coral Sea

• The Great Barrier Reef

• The Red Sea Coral Reef

• The Belize Barrier Reef

What type of Economy does Australia have?

• Traditional

• Mixed

• Market

• Command