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Aussie True or False Trivia Quiz

Here's a quiz on Aussie people, places and things.

A multiple-choice quiz by psb1969. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
psb1969

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
172,387

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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4754

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Question 1 of 10

1. The "Big Banana" is a huge replica of a banana, which is a popular tourist attraction at located in Ballina?

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Question 2 of 10

2. The "Waratah" is South Australia's floral emblem?

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3. Harry Butler was the host of a cooking show in the 1976?

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4. The yacht "Australia 2" won the Americas Cup in 1983?

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5. Jervis Bay national park is in Queensland?

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Question 6 of 10

6. Australia's 22nd Prime Minister, Harold Holt, was killed in a plane crash?

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7. Mark Skaife won the V8 Supercar Series in 2003 driving a Holden Commodore?

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Kingsford Smith" is Sydney's major airport?

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Question 9 of 10

9. The FJ was the first model Holden car built?

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Blue Mountains are 100kms south of Perth in Western Australia?

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The "Big Banana" is a huge replica of a banana, which is a popular tourist attraction at located in Ballina?

Answer: False

The 13 metres long, 5 metres tall "Big Banana" is located at Coffs Harbour on the New South Wales north coast. The "Big Prawn" at a height of 20 metres is at Ballina about 220kms north of Coffs Harbour.

2. The "Waratah" is South Australia's floral emblem?

Answer: False

"Sturt's Desert Pea" is South Australia's floral emblem. The "Waratah" is New South Wales floral emblem. The "Sturt Desert Pea" was adopted as the South Australian floral emblem in November 1961.

3. Harry Butler was the host of a cooking show in the 1976?

Answer: False

Harry Butler had a wildlife program called "In the Wild" on the ABC that started in 1976. He was also "Australian of the Year" in 1979 for his work with the environment.

4. The yacht "Australia 2" won the Americas Cup in 1983?

Answer: True

John Bertrand skippered "Australia 2" to victory. It was the first time in 132 years that the Americas Cup hadn't been won by the New York yacht club. The secret to the "Australia 2" victory was its secret winged keel designed by Ben Lexcen.The yacht now is displayed in a museum in Perth, Western Australia.

5. Jervis Bay national park is in Queensland?

Answer: False

Jervis Bay National Park is in New South Wales,about 200kms south of Sydney. The park borders on Jervis Bay, St Georges Basin and ocean beaches. The park was created in 1995.

6. Australia's 22nd Prime Minister, Harold Holt, was killed in a plane crash?

Answer: False

Harold Holt went missing while swimming on Cheviot beach near Portsea, Victoria on the 17th December 1967,his body was never recovered. He was Prime Minister from 26th January 1966 until December 1967.

7. Mark Skaife won the V8 Supercar Series in 2003 driving a Holden Commodore?

Answer: False

Marcos Ambrose won the series driving a Ford Falcon. Mark Skaife had won the series the previous 3 years driving for the Holden Racing Team.

8. "Kingsford Smith" is Sydney's major airport?

Answer: True

Sydney's other airport is Bankstown which only handles smaller planes. Charles Kingsford Smith was one of Australia's greatest aviators. In 1928 he was the first man to fly across the Pacific Ocean.

9. The FJ was the first model Holden car built?

Answer: False

The FX was the first car Holden ever built, it is also known as the 48-215. The FX was built in 1948 followed by the FJ in 1953.

10. The Blue Mountains are 100kms south of Perth in Western Australia?

Answer: False

The Blue Mountains are west of Sydney in New South Wales. Katoomba is the one of the most popular places in the Blue Mountains,it is home to the 'Three Sisters', a spectacular rock formation.

Source: Author psb1969

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