WorksheetsWaltzing Matilda
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
According to Lexico.com what is the definition of 'Matilda'
A girl who is unique and loves her friends with everything she has
An extremely talented, intelligent and unique female
A bushman's bundle of personal belongings
Carry a bundle of personal belongings
One of four songs included in the national plebiscite to choose Australia's national song held on 21 May 1977, what percentage of the votes did "Waltzing Matilda" receive?
43%
28%
19%
10%
Which of these is the type of billabong featured in Waltzing Matilda?
Which of the following pictures shows the type of jumbuck featured in Waltzing Matilda?
Which of the following is a coolibah tree?
Which of the following are synonyms for 'swagman' (Select all that apply)
vagrant
tramp
hobo
swaggie
Which of the following is the type of billy found in Waltzing Matilda?
In which year was Waltzing Matilda first published as sheet music?
1895
1903
1926
1935
Which of the following Australian singers have not recorded and released a version of Waltzing Matilda on an album?
Slim Dusty (1999)
Kylie Minogue (2000)
John Williamson (1983)
Kamahl (1978)
Which of the following Australian music groups have not recorded and released a version of Waltzing Matilda on an album?
Midnight Oil (1997)
The Seekers (1966)
The Bushwackers (1985)
The Wiggles (2012)
The Matilda's are an Australian national female sporting team named from Waltzing Matilda. Which sport do they play?
Netball
Basketball
Soccer
Rugby
Who wrote Waltzing Matilda?
A.B. 'Banjo' Patterson (1864-1941)
Henry Lawson (1867-1922)
Normal Lindsay (1879 - 1969)
May Gibbs (1877 - 1969)
What of the following images is of some tucker?
Which Australian banknote features the author of Waltzing Matilda?
$5
$10
$20
$50
$100
In 1980 Australia Post issued 5 stamps in a se-tenant strip illustrating the story of Waltzing Matilda. How much did it cost to post a standard domestic letter in 1980?
5 pence
22 cents
45 cents
$1.10
