1. One of the first Europeans to see Australia was Captain James Cook. What nationality was he? Irish English Dutch Danish

2. In which year was the Federation of Australia, in which it officially had its beginnings as a country made up of interdependent states? 1901 1896 1888 1904

3. Who was the first prime minister of Australia? Answer: (Full name or just last name)

4. Australia is closest in size to which South American country? Argentina Chile Brazil Uruguay

5. Which Prime Minister was elected for a third term in 2001? Kim Beazley John Howard John Stanhope Bronwyn Bishop

6. What is the capital of Australia? Sydney Brisbane Canberra Melbourne

7. The nation's capital took its name from an Aboriginal word. What does this word mean? Meeting place Adjoining place Central place Sacred place

8. How many stars can be found on the Australian flag? Answer: (Digit number)

9. Which of the following is native to Australia? all of them Platypus Wallaby Wombat

10. Which of the following statements is not true? Australia is a leading exporter of wool Australia finished in the top three nations in the 2000 Olympic Games Australia has its own unique brand of football Australia has had prime ministers who have returned to office after being put out of office for a wh