How Well Do You Know Australia?

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Test your knowledge about Australia, covering its discovery, national day, unique wildlife, capital city, and political structure.

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  • 2. 

    Who first discovered Australia?

    • Captain James Cook

    • Arthur Phillip

    • Christopher Columbus

    • Ferdinand Magellan

    Correct Answer
    A. Captain James Cook
    Explanation
    Captain James Cook is considered the first European to discover Australia. In 1770, Cook landed on the eastern coast of Australia and claimed it for Britain. He mapped the coastline and made detailed observations, which led to further exploration and colonization of the continent. While there is evidence of earlier visits to Australia by other explorers, Cook's voyage is widely recognized as the first official European discovery of the country.

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  • 3. 

    What is the capital of Australia?

    • Sydney

    • Melbourne

    • Canberra

    • Wellington

    Correct Answer
    A. Canberra
    Explanation
    Canberra is the correct answer because it is the capital city of Australia. While Sydney and Melbourne are both major cities in Australia, they are not the capital. Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, not Australia.

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  • 4. 

    When is Australia Day?

    • 26 March

    • 25 January

    • 26 January

    • 27 January

    Correct Answer
    A. 26 January
    Explanation
    Australia Day is celebrated on 26 January. It marks the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet of British ships in 1788, which led to the establishment of the first European settlement in Australia. This day is considered significant as it commemorates the foundation of modern Australia and is observed with various events and activities across the country.

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    How many states and Territories are in Australia?

    • 5

    • 6

    • 7

    • 8

    Correct Answer
    A. 8
    Explanation
    Australia is made up of six states and two territories. The states are New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia. The two territories are the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and the Northern Territory. Therefore, the correct answer is 8.

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