Australia 2001

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Which famous Australian died on 25th February 2001? Christopher Skase Sir Don Bradman Charles Perkins Dame Roma Mitchell

2. Which Australian citizen was unlawfully deported to the Philippines in 2001? Vivian Solon Jayant Patel Cornelia Rau Peter Qasim

3. Which Queensland player made a comeback in the third match of the State of Origin Rugby League in 2001? Wally Lewis Brad Fittler Mal Meninga Allan Langer

4. Which team became champions of the National Soccer League on 3rd June, 2001? Wollongong Wolves South Melbourne Perth Glory Sydney Olympic

5. Who became Governor General of Australia on 29th June, 2001? Dr Peter Hollingworth Quentin Bryce Michael Jeffery Marie Bashir

6. Who became Chief Minister of the Northern Territory on August 18, 2001? Dennis Burke Shane Stone Ted Egan Clare Martin

7. What was the name of the boat that rescued 438 Afghan asylum seekers, causing a dilpomatic crisis in August 2001? MU Hampa UV Pampa MV Tampa VW Campa

8. Where was Prime Minister, John Howard, on September 11, 2001? New York City, USA Bali, Indonesia London, UK Washington DC, USA

9. Which Australian airline went into administration in 2001? Virgin Blue Compass Ansett Impulse

10. Which Australian television show was taken off air after 21 years on screen? Family Feud Big Brother Red Faces Sale of the Century