Australia Trivia Question - 2
A fun and interesting quiz on Australia
- 1.
What is the middle name of Albert Facey, author of "A Fortunate Life"?
- A.
Bowen
- B.
Peter
- C.
Barnett
- D.
Barry
Correct Answer
C. Barnett -
- 2.
What Australian mining town grew 7 miles from a gold strike because a beer truck broke down there?
- A.
Mount Morgan
- B.
Townsville
- C.
Ballarat
- D.
Tennant Creek
Correct Answer
D. Tennant Creek -
- 3.
Yabba was a famous eccentric spectator at which Australian sporting venue?
- A.
Subiaco Oval
- B.
The Sydney Cricket Ground
- C.
The Gabba In Brisbane
- D.
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Correct Answer
B. The Sydney Cricket Ground -
- 4.
Why is "Goyders Line" important in Australian agriculture?
- A.
Original Rabbit Proof Fence
- B.
Limit Of Broad Acre Cropping
- C.
Range Of Pest Infiltration
- D.
Border Of Queensland
Correct Answer
B. Limit Of Broad Acre Cropping -
- 5.
Which Australian port has the greatest tidal movement?
- A.
Darwin
- B.
Broome
- C.
Derby
- D.
Wyndham
Correct Answer
C. Derby -
- 6.
The last fully nomadic Australian aboriginal was discovered in which decade?
- A.
1890's
- B.
1970's
- C.
1920's
- D.
1930's
Correct Answer
B. 1970's -
- 7.
Which Australian explorer solved the Riddle of the Rivers?
- A.
Ludwig Leichardt
- B.
John Macdowell Stuart
- C.
Charles Sturt
- D.
John Eyre
Correct Answer
C. Charles Sturt -
- 8.
On which Australian cattle station did around-the-world balloonist Steve Fossett land?
- A.
Durham Downs
- B.
Fort Grey
- C.
Nockatunga
- D.
Orientos
Correct Answer
A. Durham Downs -
- 9.
What Australian's poem starts "Have you seen the bush by moonlight, from the train, go running by"?
- A.
Henry Lawson
- B.
Adam Lindsay Gordon
- C.
Banjo Patterson
- D.
Bruce Dawe
Correct Answer
A. Henry Lawson -
- 10.
Which Australian became world darts champion in 2002?
- A.
Dexter Daniels
- B.
Dennis O'Connor
- C.
Tony David
- D.
Roy Callaghan
Correct Answer
C. Tony David -
- 11.
What escaped convict lived for over 30 years among Aboriginal families in 18-19th century Australia?
- A.
Smith
- B.
MacDonnell
- C.
Buckley
- D.
MacDonald
Correct Answer
C. Buckley -
- 12.
What part of Australia is closest to Indonesia?
- A.
Coburg Penninsula
- B.
Christmas Island
- C.
Ashmore Reef
- D.
Torres Strait Islands
Correct Answer
D. Torres Strait Islands -
- 13.
On which Australian island would you find the settlements of Angurugu Umbakumba and Alyangula?
- A.
Thursday Island
- B.
Melville Island
- C.
Groote Eylandt
- D.
Kangaroo Island
Correct Answer
C. Groote Eylandt -
- 14.
"When The Rain Tumbles Down In July" was the first successful hit for what Australian artist?
- A.
Johnny O'keefe
- B.
Slim Dusty
- C.
John Williamson
- D.
The Bee Gees
Correct Answer
B. Slim Dusty -
- 15.
Surveyor Generals Corner is at the junction of South Australia, Western Australia and what?
- A.
New South Wales
- B.
Queensland
- C.
Northern Territory
- D.
Victoria
Correct Answer
C. Northern Territory -
- 16.
In which state of Australia would you find Tootgarook?
- A.
Victoria
- B.
Western Australia
- C.
Tasmania
- D.
Queensland
Correct Answer
A. Victoria -
- 17.
By what former name was Melbourne, Australia radio station 3MMM known?
- A.
3db
- B.
Eon-Fm
- C.
3lo
- D.
Kz Gold
Correct Answer
B. Eon-Fm -
- 18.
Where did Fitzroy play their home games during their final Australian Football League season?
- A.
Western Oval
- B.
Whitten Oval
- C.
Optus Oval
- D.
Princess Park
Correct Answer
A. Western Oval -
- 19.
In what year did the Victorian Football League change its name to the Australian Football League?
- A.
1988
- B.
1987
- C.
1990
- D.
1992
Correct Answer
C. 1990 -
- 20.
In which Australian state is the town of Moama?
- A.
New South Wales
- B.
Tasmania
- C.
Victoria
- D.
Western Australia
Correct Answer
A. New South Wales -
- 21.
Marcus Einfeld, a former Superior court judge was sentenced in 2009 to how many years?
- A.
5 Years
- B.
1 Year
- C.
6 Months
- D.
3 Years
Correct Answer
D. 3 Years -
- 22.
When did the Miss Universe Australia beauty pagent start?
- A.
1980
- B.
1985
- C.
1945
- D.
2004
Correct Answer
D. 2004 -
- 23.
What town is on the Kimberley coast in Australia?
- A.
Broken Hill
- B.
Launceston
- C.
Broome
- D.
Goolwa
Correct Answer
C. Broome -
- 24.
What approximate total distance is covered in the Classic Adelaide rally?
- A.
1000 Kilometres
- B.
10,000 Kilometres
- C.
100 Kilometres
- D.
40 Kilometres
Correct Answer
A. 1000 Kilometres -
- 25.
Where was Prime Minsiter Kevin Rudd born?
- A.
Great Keppel Island
- B.
Clarke Creek, Queensland
- C.
Laura, Queensland
- D.
Nambour, Queensland
Correct Answer
D. Nambour, Queensland -
- 26.
What is the motto of The Australian National University?
- A.
Nature Drives Learning
- B.
Leaders Learn About Nature
- C.
Learning Is Fun For All
- D.
First, To Learn The Nature Of Things
Correct Answer
D. First, To Learn The Nature Of Things -
- 27.
What year was the Australian film "Gallipoli" released?
- A.
1994
- B.
1988
- C.
1981
- D.
2001
Correct Answer
C. 1981 -
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