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WorksheetsAustralia in the 1980s Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What became Australia's official national anthem in 1984?
Waltzing Matilda
Advance Australia Fair
God Save the Queen
Down Under
Which healthcare system was introduced in Australia in 1984?
Universal Care
Health Australia
Medicare
National Health Service
What economic change happened to Australia's dollar in 1983?
It was replaced with a new currency
It became worth more than the US dollar
It was floated on the currency market
It was tied to the British pound
Which Australian pop star became famous during the 1980s?
Kylie Minogue
Olivia Newton-John
Keith Urban
Sia
What colours became Australia's national colors during this period?
Red and white
Blue and white
Red, white, and blue
Green and gold
What was the first item scanned at an Australian supermarket checkout?
A loaf of bread
A Vegemite jar
A carton of milk
A Tim Tam package
What major transportation event occurred in Australia in 1989?
The first bullet train was introduced
A major pilots' strike
The Sydney Harbour Bridge was renovated
The first electric cars were imported
How did people typically communicate in 1980s Australia?
Email and text messages
Mobile phones and pagers
Landline phones and letters
Social media and video calls
Which fashion trend was popular in 1980s Australia?
Skinny jeans
Shoulder pads
Minimalist clothing
Gothic style
What technology changed how Australians watched movies at home in the 1980s?
DVD players
Streaming services
VHS tapes
Blu-ray discs
