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Interesting Australian Facts Trivia Quiz

G'day there! Think you know a lot about Australia? See how you score on this quiz that looks at various aspects of Australia and its culture.

A multiple-choice quiz by Luke_G88. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Luke_G88

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
309,871

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
777

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which Australian Prime Minister disappeared mysteriously while in office? Hint

Alfred Deakin

John Howard

Harold Holt

Robert Menzies

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Question 2 of 10

2. Federation in Australia occurred in 1901. In what year was Canberra chosen to be Australia's national capital? Hint

1908

1894

1901

1922

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Question 3 of 10

3. John Flynn and Mary Reiby appear on which Australian currency? Hint

Twenty Dollar Note

Five Dollar Note

Ten Dollar Note

One Hundred Dollar Note

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Question 4 of 10

4. Australia's Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, had a 'catchy' election slogan for the November 2007 campaign. What was it? Hint

Kevin for Devon

Kevin 07

Kevin is Heaven

Kevin will save us!

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following is NOT an Australian novelist or writer? Hint

Miles Franklin

Tim Winton

Ruth Park

Francis Greenway

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Question 6 of 10

6. Fill in the blank: Sir John McEwen was an Australian ___. Hint

Bushranger

High Court Judge

Prime Minister

Television Personality

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Question 7 of 10

7. What famous Jackson Pollock painting resides in the National Gallery of Australia, situated in Canberra? Hint

Red Pulse: No 11

Red Poles: No 11

Blue Poles: No 11

Blue Pulse: No 11

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Question 8 of 10

8. The movie (turned musical) "Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" (1994) is said to have been inspired by which Australia cabaret performer and television personality? Hint

Kerry-Ann Kennelly

Charlotte

Carlotta

Penny Clifford

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which Australian city is the famous annual Country Musical festival held? Hint

Maitland

Tamworth

Mount Isa

Rockhampton

10. And a tough one to finish: In 2007, horrendous storms hit the city of Newcastle, New South Wales. City streets were flooded, homes were ruined, at least nine people were killed with many more injured. A cargo ship even became grounded on Nobby's Beach. What was the name of this ship? Hint

MV Pasha Bulker

MV Cherry Venture

MV Sasebo

MV Sygna

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Australian Prime Minister disappeared mysteriously while in office?

Answer: Harold Holt

Harold Holt disappeared in December 1967. His body was not recovered. There has been much speculation behind his death with claims that he may have committed suicide or even faked his own death.

2. Federation in Australia occurred in 1901. In what year was Canberra chosen to be Australia's national capital?

Answer: 1908

Canberra was chosen to be the nation's capital following lengthy disputes between Sydney and Melbourne. Canberra was 'a compromise'. Although Canberra is closer to Sydney than Melbourne, the condition was that the newly formed national capital should not be closer than 100km to Sydney.

3. John Flynn and Mary Reiby appear on which Australian currency?

Answer: Twenty Dollar Note

John Flynn was an Australian Presbyterian Minister and founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Mary Reiby came to Australia as a convict in 1792, aged 15. She married in 1794. During her marriage to Thomas Raby, he built up numerous successful businesses.

When he died in 1811, Mary inherited everything and continued to run the family business enterprises. Mary is remembered as a determined person of strong personality. During her lifetime, she earned a reputation as a successful business woman in the colony of New South Wales.

4. Australia's Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, had a 'catchy' election slogan for the November 2007 campaign. What was it?

Answer: Kevin 07

Because the election was held in the year 2007, the campaign used the slogan KEVIN - 07. Rudd was born in Queensland.

5. Which of the following is NOT an Australian novelist or writer?

Answer: Francis Greenway

While all of these people are actually Australian, Francis Greenway is famous for his contribution to Australian architecture. Greenway died in 1837.

6. Fill in the blank: Sir John McEwen was an Australian ___.

Answer: Prime Minister

Sir John McEwen was Australia's 18th Prime Minister and served from 19th December 1967 until 10th January 1968. McEwen held office for only 22 days, following the death of Harold Holt who died in office.

7. What famous Jackson Pollock painting resides in the National Gallery of Australia, situated in Canberra?

Answer: Blue Poles: No 11

Jackson Pollock is a well-known American artist of the abstract expressionist movement. The Whitlam Government acquired the painting in 1973, paying US$2 million- the highest price to be paid for modern artwork at the time.

8. The movie (turned musical) "Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" (1994) is said to have been inspired by which Australia cabaret performer and television personality?

Answer: Carlotta

Carlotta is an Australian cabaret performer and television celebrity. She started out in show business as a performer in the very popular "Les Girls", a cabaret show that began in Sydney, performed entirely by 'drag queens' (men dressed as women). Carlotta has appeared on television programs such as "Beauty and the Beast" (a panel talk show) and "Number 96" (a 1970s Australian soap opera). Carlotta received gender reassignment surgery in the early 1970s.

9. In which Australian city is the famous annual Country Musical festival held?

Answer: Tamworth

The Tamworth Country Music Festival is held each year in January. It celebrates Australian country music talent and has a wide range of activities, performances as well as the Annual Australian Country Music Awards.

Answer: MV Pasha Bulker

Tha Pasha Bulker ran aground on Nobby's Beach, Newcastle NSW, as a result of high seas and gale force winds that caused the ship to run off course. These storms were the worst Newcastle had seen in a long time; nine lives were lost.

Source: Author Luke_G88

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