Australian History Quiz: Test!
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On what day did United States troops first arrive in Australia during World War II?
- A.
2-Jan-42
- B.
22-Dec-41
- C.
14-May-43
- D.
3-Mar-42
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B. 22-Dec-41Explanation
The correct answer is 22-Dec-41. This date represents the day when United States troops first arrived in Australia during World War II.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What territory was ceded to Australia on February 7, 1933?
- A.
The Cocos [Keeling] Islands
- B.
The Great Barrier Reef
- C.
Norfolk Island
- D.
The British Antarctic Territory
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D. The British Antarctic TerritoryExplanation
The British Antarctic Territory was ceded to Australia on February 7, 1933. This territory is a sector of Antarctica claimed by the United Kingdom and is administered by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. It is one of the fourteen British Overseas Territories.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who was the first Australian-born Governor-General?
- A.
Sir Isaac Alfred Isaacs
- B.
Sir Ninian Martin Stephen
- C.
Richard Gardiner, Baron Casey
- D.
Sir William Joseph Slim
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A. Sir Isaac Alfred IsaacsExplanation
Sir Isaac Alfred Isaacs was the first Australian-born Governor-General because he held the position from 1931 to 1936. He was born in Australia and had a distinguished legal career before becoming Governor-General. Isaacs also served as a member of the Australian Parliament and was the first Australian-born person to be appointed to the High Court of Australia. His appointment as Governor-General marked an important milestone in Australian history, as it represented the country's growing independence and self-governance.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The Executives were a Sydney group that had a couple of big hits in the late sixties, one of which was?
- A.
Go Where You Wanna Go
- B.
Up Up And Away
- C.
Sit Down, I Think I Love You
- D.
The Inner Sense
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C. Sit Down, I Think I Love YouExplanation
The correct answer is "Sit Down, I Think I Love You." The question asks for the song that was one of the big hits by The Executives, a Sydney group in the late sixties.Rate this question:
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Which vocal group had hits in the late sixties including "My Aim Is To Please You"?
- A.
The La Di Das
- B.
The Executives
- C.
The Fifth Floor Elevators
- D.
The Illusions
Correct Answer
B. The ExecutivesExplanation
The correct answer is The Executives. The question asks for the vocal group that had hits in the late sixties, including the song "My Aim Is To Please You." The Executives fits this description, as they were a vocal group that had success during this time period with that particular song.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What is Bagasse?
- A.
The Remaining Waste Material After Cotton Has Been Harvested
- B.
The Gas That Forms In A Bar When A Lot Of Liquor Has Been Consumed
- C.
The Gas That Is Extracted During The Beer-Making Process
- D.
The Remains Of Sugar-Cane After The Juice Has Been Sqeezed Out
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D. The Remains Of Sugar-Cane After The Juice Has Been Sqeezed OutExplanation
Bagasse refers to the remains of sugar cane after the juice has been squeezed out. It is a fibrous material that is commonly used as a biofuel and in the production of paper, board, and other products. Bagasse is a byproduct of the sugar industry and is often burned to generate steam and electricity for the sugar mills.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Where was the first sugar grown in Queensland?
- A.
Near Proserpine
- B.
Ormiston
- C.
Bowen
- D.
Mackay
Correct Answer
B. OrmistonExplanation
Ormiston is the correct answer because it was the location where the first sugar was grown in Queensland. The other options, Proserpine, Bowen, and Mackay, were not the first places where sugar was cultivated in Queensland.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who starred in "The Idiot's Weekly", an Australian ABC comedy program?
- A.
Spike Milligan
- B.
Dame Edna Everage
- C.
Fred Dagg
- D.
Bobby Limb
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A. Spike MilliganExplanation
Spike Milligan starred in "The Idiot's Weekly", an Australian ABC comedy program.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which one was not a cast member of "The Naked Vicar Show", a 1970's A.B.C. radio comedy program?
- A.
Ross Higgins
- B.
Noelene Brown
- C.
Rita Paunceford
- D.
Kev Golsby
Correct Answer
C. Rita PauncefordExplanation
The question asks for the cast member who was not a part of "The Naked Vicar Show", a 1970's A.B.C. radio comedy program. The names mentioned are Ross Higgins, Noelene Brown, Rita Paunceford, and Kev Golsby. The correct answer is Rita Paunceford, as she was not a cast member of the show.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of these newspapers used, or still uses, the British Coat of Arms featuring a lion and a unicorn as part of its masthead?
- A.
Only The Melbourne Age And The Melbourne Herald
- B.
Only The Melbourne Argus And The Melbourne Age
- C.
The Melbourne Herald, The Melbourne Age And The Melbourne Argus
- D.
Only The Melbourne Herald And The Melbourne Argus
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C. The Melbourne Herald, The Melbourne Age And The Melbourne ArgusExplanation
The correct answer is The Melbourne Herald, The Melbourne Age And The Melbourne Argus. This is because all three newspapers used, or still use, the British Coat of Arms featuring a lion and a unicorn as part of their mastheads.Rate this question:
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Traveling from East to West, what is the correct order of these downtown Sydney streets?
- A.
Sussex, Kent, Clarence, York
- B.
Kent, York, Clarence, Sussex
- C.
York, Sussex, Clarence, Kent
- D.
York, Clarence, Kent, Sussex
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D. York, Clarence, Kent, SussexExplanation
The correct order of these downtown Sydney streets when traveling from East to West is York, Clarence, Kent, Sussex.Rate this question:
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Which of these Australian towns and cities is located within the caldera of an extinct volcano?
- A.
Atherton, Q.
- B.
Mt. Gambier, S.A.
- C.
Murwillumbah, N.S.W.
- D.
Armidale, N.S.W.
Correct Answer
C. Murwillumbah, N.S.W.Explanation
Murwillumbah, N.S.W. is located within the caldera of an extinct volcano. A caldera is a large depression formed when a volcano collapses into itself after a massive eruption. Murwillumbah is situated in the Tweed Valley, which is surrounded by the remnants of the Tweed Volcano. This makes it the correct answer as it is the only town listed that is located within the caldera of an extinct volcano.Rate this question:
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- 13.
In the late fifties, in Australia, which one was 3UZ's breakfast announcer?
- A.
Geoff Manion
- B.
John Eden
- C.
Tiny Snell
- D.
Ron Cadee
Correct Answer
C. Tiny SnellExplanation
Tiny Snell was the breakfast announcer for 3UZ in Australia during the late fifties.Rate this question:
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During the fifties, which Melbourne commercial radio station always introduced its news broadcasts with the chimes of Big Ben?
- A.
3ak
- B.
3xy
- C.
3AW
- D.
3kz
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C. 3AWExplanation
During the fifties, the Melbourne commercial radio station 3AW always introduced its news broadcasts with the chimes of Big Ben.Rate this question:
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In which part of Britain was Australia's early coastal explorer, Matthew Flinders, born and bred?
- A.
Sussex
- B.
Lincolnshire
- C.
Durham
- D.
The Isle Of Wight
Correct Answer
B. LincolnshireExplanation
Matthew Flinders, Australia's early coastal explorer, was born and bred in Lincolnshire.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Where did Australian cricketer Sir Donald Bradman score his final test century in 1948?
- A.
Old Trafford
- B.
The M.C.G.
- C.
Headingley
- D.
The Oval
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C. HeadingleyExplanation
Sir Donald Bradman scored his final test century in 1948 at Headingley.Rate this question:
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Which one of these books was written by Australian author John Marsden?
- A.
Letters From The Inside
- B.
Mind Over Matter, Matter Over Mind
- C.
Messages From Within
- D.
Signals From The Interior
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A. Letters From The InsideExplanation
"Letters From The Inside" was written by Australian author John Marsden.Rate this question:
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Which Australian town was originally named Brelsford?
- A.
Mackay, Q.
- B.
Coffs Harbour, N.S.W.
- C.
Esperance, W.A.
- D.
Deniliquin, N.S.W.
Correct Answer
B. Coffs Harbour, N.S.W.Explanation
Coffs Harbour, N.S.W. was originally named Brelsford.Rate this question:
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Which Australian journalist won a Graham Perkin Award for his reporting on the collapse of The Soviet Union for The Melbourne Age?
- A.
Bruce Gyngell
- B.
Wayne Ludbey
- C.
Robert Haupt
- D.
Simon Nathan
Correct Answer
C. Robert HauptExplanation
Robert Haupt won a Graham Perkin Award for his reporting on the collapse of The Soviet Union for The Melbourne Age.Rate this question:
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In 1995, Martin Flanagan wrote a book on one season of what the A.F.L. club?
- A.
Carlton
- B.
St Kilda
- C.
Fitzroy
- D.
Footscray
Correct Answer
D. FootscrayExplanation
Martin Flanagan wrote a book on one season of the Footscray A.F.L. club in 1995.Rate this question:
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