How well do you know Australia Quiz #2
Very easy
1. After Sydney, which is Australia's second-oldest capital city? Hobart
2. In which year were the Sydney Olympics held? 2000
3. Which was the last Australian state (not territory) to join the Commonwealth? Western Australia
4. Uluru was known until the 1980s as 'xxxxxx Rock'? Ayers
Easy
5. In what country was Julia Gillard born? Wales (UK)
6. In what decade was the Sydney Harbour Bridge completed? 60s
7. Brisbane is the capital of which state?Queensland
8. In what country was Tony Abbott born? interior of Papua New Guinea
A little tricky
9. The Sydney Opera House was designed by a man from which country? Jørgen Utzon of Denmark
10. Which son of Queen Victoria was shot whilst visiting Australia? Edward
11. What Australian state saw the first major 'gold rush'? Vctoria (1851?)
12. The Eyre Peninsula is in which state? Queensland?
Tricky
13. What is the name of the defence alliance between Australia, the United States and New Zealand? ANZUS
14. How did then Treasurer and soon to be Prime Minister, Paul Keating, refer to the 1990s recession?
15. Who wanted to be made Governor-General of Australia in the 1980s, but the move was blocked by both his wife and Prime Minister Hawke?
16. Who cast the deciding ballot to remove John Gorton from the Liberal leadership, and therefore the Prime Ministership in 1971? the General Governor
Very tricky
17. Who holds the record for the shortest term as Prime Minister?
18. Which stone is mined at Coober Pedy in South Australia? Opals
19. What is Pine Gap?
20. What animal is known for its presence at a place called Monkey Mia?
Downright mean
21. Name the two sitting Australian prime ministers who lost their seats at elections? (you must name both to get the point)
22. The Sydney Swans are the current premiership holders for which sport? Australian Football
23. Who is Kamahl?
24. Who did Robert Menzies (not yet a Knight) refer to in a 1940 election speech as being 'magnificent'? The King
