Australia Quiz Part 2: From the Outback to the Coast

How well do you know Australia?

Test your knowledge of Australia with these 10 questions. Choose the best answer for each question and see your score at the end!

• 1. What is the name of the large monolith, a sacred site for Indigenous Australians, located in the Northern Territory?

  • (A) Uluru (Ayers Rock)
  • (B) The Twelve Apostles
  • (C) Wave Rock
  • (D) Mount Kosciuszko

• 2. Which Australian city is known for its vibrant arts scene, laneway cafes, and as the "sporting capital"?

  • (A) Sydney
  • (B) Perth
  • (C) Melbourne
  • (D) Adelaide

• 3. The Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system, is located off the coast of which Australian state?

  • (A) Western Australia
  • (B) Queensland
  • (C) Victoria
  • (D) Tasmania

• 4. What is a "barbie" in Australian slang?

  • (A) A children's doll
  • (B) A barbecue
  • (C) A type of insect
  • (D) A car

• 5. Which of these is a popular Australian sport?

  • (A) Ice Hockey
  • (B) Australian Rules Football (AFL)
  • (C) Baseball
  • (D) Sumo Wrestling

• 6. "Anzac Day" is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand. What does it commemorate?

  • (A) The first landing of British settlers
  • (B) The federation of Australia
  • (C) All Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars
  • (D) The end of World War II

• 7. What unique Australian mammal lays eggs?

  • (A) Koala
  • (B) Wombat
  • (C) Platypus
  • (D) Dingo

• 8. What is the term for the vast, remote, arid interior of Australia?

  • (A) The Bush
  • (B) The Outback
  • (C) The Highlands
  • (D) The Plains

• 9. In Australian social etiquette, what is the meaning of "BYO"?

  • (A) Be Your Own
  • (B) Bring Your Own (drinks)
  • (C) Buy Your Own
  • (D) Be Your Guest

• 10. What is the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge often nicknamed?

  • (A) The Big Hanger
  • (B) The Steel Giant
  • (C) The Coathanger
  • (D) The Arch