1.
Who was the first and only Australian Prime Minister to be sacked by the Govenor General?
Correct Answer
A. Gough Whitlam
Explanation
Geoff Whitlam was quoted as saying: "Well may we say "God save the Queen", because nothing will save the Governor-General!" over the event. Harold Holt disappeared while swimming at the beach one day, Edmund Barton was Australia's first Prime Minister and Kevin Rudd was our second latest and he was voted out by his party in favor of Julia Gillard just before the last election.
2.
Which of the following statements accurately describes the Great Barrier Reef in Australia?
Correct Answer
A. It is the longest coral reef system in the world.
Explanation
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world, stretching over 2,300 kilometers along the northeastern coast of Australia. It is renowned for its stunning biodiversity and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
3.
How many states are there in Australia?
Correct Answer
B. 6
Explanation
New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia, Tasmania, and Southern Australia are states, making for 6. The Northern Territory and the Australian Capitol Territory are territories, not states. It's the oldest trick question in the book.
4.
What is the largest state in Australia by area?
Correct Answer
D. Western Australia
Explanation
This one's a no-brainier if you've ever seen a map.
5.
Who captained the first fleet?
Correct Answer
C. Captain Arthur Phillip
Explanation
The first fleet to Australia was captained by Captain Arthur Phillip. He was a Royal Navy officer and the appointed leader of the expedition that established the first British settlement in Australia. The fleet arrived at Botany Bay, New South Wales, on January 18, 1788, marking the beginning of European colonization in Australia.
6.
Where did the first fleet first land on Australian soil?
Correct Answer
A. Botany Bay
Explanation
Cook sailed into what would be later known as Sydney Harbour, but it was a marshland, so he sailed around to Botany Bay and disembarked, which he named after the range of unique botany specimens found by botanist Joseph Banks. Cape York is the north-most point of Australia and Port Augusta is a port town in South Australia.
7.
How many faces does a octagonal prism have?
Correct Answer
B. 10
Explanation
Hey, I googled year 5 geometry and this information came up...
8.
What is Australia's closest neighbour?
Correct Answer
D. Papua New Guinea
Explanation
Papua New Guinea is about 150 km away from Queensland's Cape York. This is a tricky question because Indonesia and New Zealand aren't too much farther. Paul Robinson is a character from the Australian soap Neighbours.
9.
What colour do you get when you mix red paint with blue paint?
Correct Answer
A. Purple
Explanation
When you mix red paint with blue paint, you get the color purple. This is because red and blue are primary colors, and when they are combined, they create a secondary color, which is purple.
10.
In Australia what month does the summer holidays end?
Correct Answer
C. February
Explanation
Australia's Christmas holidays are also our summer holidays and go from late December to early February. Boo-yeah!