Quiz about Australia

Who were the first people in Australia?
1. Aborigines
2. Indians
3. Eskimos
When did Aborigines arrive in Australia?
1. 10,000 years ago
2. 1,000 years ago
3. 100,000 years ago
When did Tasman discover Australia?
1. In the 17th century
2. In the 15th century
3. In the 16th century
What does Australia mean?
1. South land
2. North land
3. West land
Where were the criminals sent from?
1. Britain
2. Ireland
3. China
What is the national Australian game?
1. Cricket
2. Rugby
3. Football
Why can`t you find some Australian animals anywhere else in the world?
1. Because the country was cut off from the rest of the world
2. Because they are dangerous
3. Because the country is dry
Why must children learn first aid at school?
1. Because there are poisonous snakes and spiders
2. Because there aren`t any doctors
3. Because they want to become doctors
What is Sydney famous for?
1. Harbour Bridge and Opera House
2. Metropolitan Opera and Brooklyn Bridge
3. National Theatre and
What is the outback?
1. Dry country
2. Wet country
3. Hot country
What is flying doctor service?
1. The doctor comes to you by plane
2. It doesn`t exist
3. It is a magic doctor.
Why is Australia a rich country?
1. Because there is silver, gold, copper, diamonds.
2. Because people have a lot of money in the banks.
3. Because they often win a lottery.