Year 7 Aussie Quiz

What is the capital city of Australia?

• Sydney

• Melbourne

• Canberra

• Brisbane

Which of the following is the longest river in Australia?

• Murray River

• Darling River

• Murrumbidgee River

• Lachlan River

What is the traditional name for the rock formation known as Ayers Rock?

• Kata Tjuta

• Uluru

• Purnululu

• Kakadu

Which Indigenous Australian people are known for their intricate dot paintings?

• Yolngu

• Noongar

• Anangu

• Tiwi

What is the name of the traditional Indigenous Australian musical instrument made from a hollowed-out tree branch?

• Didgeridoo

• Clapsticks

• Bullroarer

• Gumleaf

Which animal is featured on the Australian 50 cent coin?

• Kangaroo

• Emu

• Koala

• Both A and B

What is the largest living marsupial in Australia?

• Koala

• Wombat

• Kangaroo

• Tasmanian Devil

Which Australian animal is known for its ability to lay eggs?

• Kangaroo

• Platypus

• Koala

• Wombat

Which Australian city hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics?

• Melbourne

• Brisbane

• Sydney

• Perth

Who is considered one of Australia's greatest cricketers and holds the record for the highest batting average in Test cricket?

• Shane Warne

• Ricky Ponting

• Don Bradman

• Steve Waugh