Australia Country Profile Quiz

What is the capital of Australia?

• Brisbane

• Canberra

• Melbourne

• Sydney

Which monarch is represented by the governor-general in Australia?

• Queen Elizabeth II

• King Charles III

• King George VI

• Queen Victoria

What percentage of Australia's population is made up of Aboriginal people?

• 10%

• 3%

• 1%

• 5%

In which year did Captain Arthur Phillip arrive with a British fleet to found a penal settlement?

• 1770

• 1788

• 1801

• 1829

What major event led to a surge in support for candidates wanting urgent action on climate change in Australia?

• The 2022 election

• World War II

• The Sydney Olympics

• The Gold Rush

Which country did Australia turn to for help in its defense during World War II?

• Germany

• Japan

• Britain

• United States

What was the 'White Australia' policy?

• A policy for environmental protection

• A policy restricting non-white immigration

• A policy promoting immigration from Europe

• A policy encouraging Aboriginal rights

Which significant sporting event was held in Melbourne in 1956?

• Commonwealth Games

• Rugby World Cup

• FIFA World Cup

• Olympic Games

What is the life expectancy for women in Australia?

• 75 years

• 81 years

• 90 years

• 85 years

Which Australian city is known for the Sydney Opera House?

• Melbourne

• Brisbane

• Perth

• Sydney