How Well Do You Know Australia?

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  • 1. 

    Who first discovered Australia?

    • A. 

      Captain James Cook

    • B. 

      Arthur Phillip

    • C. 

      Christopher Columbus

    • D. 

      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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  • 2. 

    When is Australia Day?

    • A. 

      26 March

    • B. 

      25 January

    • C. 

      26 January

    • D. 

      27 January

    Correct Answer
    C. 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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  • 3. 

    Choose the Australian animal?

    • A. 

      Koala

    • B. 

      Elephant

    • C. 

      Panda

    • D. 

      Buffalo

    Correct Answer
    A. Koala
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Koala because it is the only animal listed that is native to Australia. Elephants are native to Africa and Asia, pandas are native to China, and buffalos are found in various parts of the world but not in Australia.

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  • 4. 

    What is the capital of Australia?

    • A. 

      Sydney

    • B. 

      Melbourne

    • C. 

      Canberra

    • D. 

      Wellington

    Correct Answer
    C. 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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  • 5. 

    How many states and Territories are in Australia?

    • A. 

      5

    • B. 

      6

    • C. 

      7

    • D. 

      8

    Correct Answer
    D. 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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