Sydney
Which of the following is the name of one of Sydney's major entertainment areas?
Darling Harbour
What animals previously caused huge damage to the historic trees in Sydney's Royal Botanical Gardens?
Grey headed flying foxes
Which of the following is NOT a suburb of Sydney?
Armadale
What is the name of the rock band from Sydney that, among others, has released the hits "Original Sin", "What You Need" and "Devil Inside"?
INXS
What is the name of the multi-cultural neighborhood that today is most famous for being the center for Sydney's gay population?
Darlinghurst
What is the name of the enormous indoor market in Sydney which sells knick-knacks, souvenirs and groceries?
Paddy's Market
Who won the Olympic gold for the men's 100-meter dash at the 2000 Sydney Olympics?
Maurice Greene
In Bronte, a suburb of Sydney, there are many statues and monuments. What is the name of the place where these attractions are found?
Waverley Cemetery
Where in the vicinity of present day Sydney did the British captain James Cook land in 1770?
Botany Bay
Palm, Whale and Avalon in Sydney are examples of what?
Beaches
To study in Sydney is popular. Which of the following universities is NOT located in Sydney?
Edith Cowan University
What is the name of the Sydney beach you see in this picture?
Bondi Beach
Which of the following can you find in abundance in the Paddington area of Sydney?
Fashion stores
What is the name of the cube (of which there is a giant one at Sydney's Maroubra Beach) in the picture?
Rubik's Cube
What was the name of the means of transport that went in a circle in central Sydney, but which was taken out of service in 2013?
Monorail
The building in this picture is arguably Sydney's most popular attraction. What kind of entertainment can be enjoyed here?
Opera
What's the name of the Sydney building with a series of shell-shaped sails?
Sydney Opera House
What is the name of Sydney's oldest museum?
Australian Museum
Who was it that Sydneysider Hugh Jackman's character was set to kill in the movie "Van Helsing"?
Dracula
What are the inhabitants of Sydney, Australia called?
Sydneysiders
Macquarie Watchtower is the oldest building in a certain suburb of Sydney. What is the name of the suburb?
La Perouse
It used to be prohibited to swim in Sydney Harbour. Between what times of the day was there a prohibition on bathing?
From 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
If you want to go to the Sydney Opera House, which train station is the closest one to get off at?
Circular Quay
Which ocean lies to the east of Sydney?
The Pacific
Where is the Sydney Aquarium located?
Darling Harbour
What Sydney structure was officially opened in 1932?
Sydney Harbour Bridge
What is the name of the place from which ferries depart to Manly and Watson's Bay?
Circular Quay
What is the name of the mountain area located outside of Sydney?
Blue Mountains
What is Kings Cross (Sydney's "Red Light District") colloquially called?
The Cross
In which band from Sydney do we historically find the members Ashton Irwin, Calum Hood, Luke Hemmings and Michael Clifford?
5 Seconds of Summer
What is the name of Sydney's airport?
Kingsford-Smith
Sydney was founded by whom?
Arthur Phillip
The popular Bondi Beach can be found in what part of Sydney?
East
What time zone is used in Sydney?
Australian Eastern standard Time
Which one of Sydney's most prominent tourist attractions do we see in the picture?
Harbour Bridge
What is the name of the singer, born in Sydney, who appears in the film "Johnny English"?
Natalie Imbruglia
What is the name of the state in which the city of Sydney is located?
New South Wales
What building can be found at 483 George St Sydney?
Sydney Town Hall
Which unique Australian event involves racing with a sack of wool?
Which indigenous instrument is traditionally used in ceremonies?
Sheep shearing contests
What is Australia's national floral emblem?
Golden Wattle
Which gemstone is the national gem of Australia?
Opal
What is the name of the largest town on the Australian island of Tasmania?
Hobart
What is the name of the river that runs through the Australian city of Perth?
Swan River
Which city hosts the Australian Grand Prix?
Melbourne
What is the name of the Australian national anthem?
Advance Australia Fair
What position does Australian soccer player Melissa Barbieri play?
Goalkeeper
What is the largest of the Australian states?
Western Australia
In what year did Australia receive independence and formed the Commonwealth of Australia?
1901
Who is the legendary Australian cricketer known as 'The Don'?
Donald Bradman
Although the Japanese didn't invade Australia during World War II, they did carry out a devastating bombing campaign against an Australian city. Which one?
Darwin
Whereabouts in Australia is Perth?
Southwest coast
Australia's most famous song is called Waltzing Matilda and is about a poor worker. What does the word "Matilda" refer to?
A traveler's bag
What's the tallest mountain in Australia?
Mount Kosciuszko
On which rock band was Peter Garrett, who was elected Australian Minister of Environment in 2007, formerly the lead singer?
Midnight Oil
What was the name of the Australian Prime Minister who took up office in 1996?
John Howard
Where does the world's longest dead-straight railway track begin and end, respectively?
Nurina and Watson
Which Australian city is renowned for its 'laneway culture'?
Melbourne
As of 2017, approximately how many kangaroos are there in Australia?
About 40 million
What does the name Australia mean?
South
What tree is a common symbol of the Australian bush?
Eucalyptus Gum tree
Which Australian city does the rock band AC/DC hail from?
Sydney
What's the name of Australia's national airline?
Qantas
Which Australian state or territory has the highest proportion of Aboriginal people?
Northern Territory
What attraction, seen in the picture, can be found in Victoria, Australia?
Twelve Apostles
Which of the following rock bands is not from Australia?
Soundgarden
Vegemite is a registered trademark for a dark brown, salty cream often used for food in Australia. But what do you primarily use it for?
Sandwich
Which iconic Aussie biscuit includes coconut and is often used in 'slices'?
Anzac biscuits
How many stars are there on the Australian flag?
6
What is the country code of Australia?
61
This Australian guitarist is famous for always performing in a school uniform. Who is he?
Angus Young
Which native Australian plant is used for medicinal purposes?
Tea tree
Who is a famous Australian outlaw and bushranger from the 19th century?
Ned Kelly
Who was the first prime minister of Australia?
Edmund Barton
Which Australian marsupial is known for its distinctive waddle?
Wombat
In terms of area, where does Australia rank amongst all other countries in the world?
Sixth
When is Australia's national day?
January 26th
Which country did Willem Janszoon, the first European to discover Australia, call home?
Netherlands
Which Australian actor known for playing the Batman character, The Joker, died in 2008?
Heath Ledger
Which of the following actors grew up in Australia?
Nicole Kidman
Which of Australia's states is usually called "The Sunshine State"?
Queensland
The kangaroo is a common animal in Australia. In what way does the kangaroo usually carry its young?
In a pouch on the stomach
Which of these is a real Australian marsupial?
Quokka
Which traditional Aboriginal weapon returns to its thrower?
Boomerang
The bird in the photo is popular in Australia. What is the name of the species?
Australian darter
Which indigenous instrument is traditionally used in ceremonies?
Didgeridoo
Which popular Australian dish is named after a Russian ballet dancer?
Pavlova
Which sea creature causes the most deaths in Australia?
Box jellyfish
Who is a famous Australian actress who starred in 'Moulin Rouge!"?
Nicole Kidman
What kinds of animals are in the "Melbourne Cup" sports event?
Horses
What is this place called?
Whitsunday Islands
Which Australian city was originally founded as a penal colony?
Sydney
What is Australia's longest river?
Murray River
What's the Australian mammal known for its unique 'laugh'?
Kookaburra
The largest crocodile species can measure 10 meters long and lives in Australia. What is its name?
Saltwater Crocodile
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
Where is the largest ski resort in Australia located?
Snowy Mountains
What is the name of the Nestle milk drink which contains chocolate and malt, and which originated in Australia?
Milo
What is the name of the town in Australia that often is called the "Opal Capital of the World"?
Coober Pedy
What iconic Australian boot brand is known worldwide?
Ugg boots
Which major Australian city is known as 'BrisVegas'?
Brisbane
Which colorful Australian bird is known for its mimicry skills?
Lyrebird
Which attraction, seen in the picture, is found off the Australian coast?
Great Barrier Reef
Which sandwich spread is popular in Australia?
Vegemite
Which indigenous Australian painting style involves dots?
Dot painting
Which is Australia's largest lake?
Lake Eyre
Victoria is a state in Australia. What is the capital city of Victoria?
Melbourne
Which body of water separates Tasmania from mainland Australia?
Bass Strait
From which Latin word does the name Australia come?
Australis
Who is the Australian acoustic guitarist that is considered by many to be the most prodigious fingerstyle guitar player in the world?
Tommy Emmanuel
What Australian mammal lays eggs?
Platypus
What was the original name of the city of Melbourne?
Batmania
What is the telephone country code of Australia?
61
What happened after 1850 due to the booming of the wool and gold industries in Australia?
Influx of immigrants
How long is the "Melbourne Cup" race?
3200 metres
What sport is being played in this picture?
Cricket
Which South American team lost on penalties, against Australia, in the qualifiers for the 2006 Football World Cup?
Uruguay
Which of the following novelty singers hails from Australia?
Rolf Harris
Which of these authors was born in Australia?
Melina Marchetta
Which of these famous swimmers hails from Australia?
Ian Thorpe
Which of the following islands does NOT belong to Australia?
Butcher Island
The bread in the picture is often served at festivities in Australia. What is it called?
Fairy Bread
Which Aboriginal creation story describes the shaping of the world and the origins of the land, people and animals?
Dreamtime
When the British came to Australia in the 18th century, many of Australia's indigenous people died. What was the primary cause of their deaths?
Disease
What attraction, seen in the picture, can be found in Australia?
Shrine of Remembrance
Which Australian city is known as 'The City of Churches'?
Adelaide
What are Australia's original inhabitants called?
Aborigines
Which of the following is NOT one of Australia's states?
Darwin
The first university-educated scientist working in Australia was actually from Piteå, Sweden. What was his name?
Daniel Solander
What kind of bird, which can be found in Australia, do you see in this picture?
Australasian Swamphen
What is the name of Australia's largest state?
Western Australia
What is the name of Australia's third largest island?
Kangaroo Island
In which type of tree will you often find koalas?
Eucalyptus
What form of government does Australia have?
Constitutional Monarchy
What's the common name for the Aurora Australis?
Southern Lights
In what year did surfing come to Australia after the Hawaiian Duke Kahanamoku demonstrated how it worked?
1915
What's the name of "cotton candy" in Australia?
Fairy floss
What currency is used in Australia?
Dollar
What is this tower, found in Australia, called?
Sydney Tower
Which is Sydney's tallest freestanding structure?
Centrepoint Tower
Which desert makes up the largest part of Australia?
Great Victoria Desert
Which of the following television series is set in Australia?
The Flying Doctors
In Australia, you'll find one of the world's longest fences. What is it used for?
To keep dingoes out
What is the largest living structure in Australia?
Great Barrier Reef
What was the name of the British captain who carried out expeditions to Australia from 1769 to 1770?
James Cook
What is the highest-grossing Australian film?
Crocodile Dundee
What is the name of the large park in Perth that is located right beside the Swan River?
Kings Park
Which famous Australian rock formation is also known as Ayers Rock?
Uluru
Which of the following oceans does NOT surround Australia?
The Atlantic
Which of the following TV series is NOT based out of Australia?
Lizzie McGuire
Which popular children's music group is from Australia?
The Wiggles
This American-Australian actor, born in 1956, was named "Max" in his breakthrough movie. Who is he?
Mel Gibson
In 1788, Australia's period as a what began?
Penal settlement
What do we see in the picture?
The coat of arms of Australia
Which reef is the world's largest coral reef system?
Great Barrier Reef
Which of Australia's states is an island?
Tasmania
What country did the designer of the Sydney Opera House hail from?
Denmark
Which beloved Australian actor starred in 'Crocodile Dundee'?
Paul Hogan
What's the traditional Australian food spread made from yeast extract?
Vegemite
What language is most widely spoken in Australia?
English
What dish is traditionally served at Australia Day barbecues?
Sausages
For a very long period of time, Australia was under British rule. What type of British people were often sent to Australia in the 1700s?
Prisoners
The bird species in the picture can be seen in Australia. What is it called?
Australian pelican
What season is it in Australia when it is summer in the UK?
Winter
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