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Quiz about Famous Australians
Quiz about Famous Australians

Famous Australians Trivia Quiz


This quiz is about famous Australian TV shows, movies, sports stars, musicians and celebrities.

A multiple-choice quiz by emmco. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
emmco
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
292,034
Updated
Jul 03 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
2566
Last 3 plays: Guest 49 (3/10), DHANI12 (6/10), Guest 49 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. All of these actresses were raised at least partially in Australia, however only one of them was born in Australia. Which one was born in Australia? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the name of the famous Australian actor who appeared in the films "X-Men" (2000), "Kate and Leopold" (2001), "Swordfish" (2001) and provided the voice for a penguin in "Happy Feet" (2006)? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who were the four Australian swimmers who won the 4x100m freestyle relay at the Sydney 2000 Olympics? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the first name of the Tasmanian born Crown Princess of Denmark, Countess of Monpezat? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In 2007 two well known Australian bands completed a tour called "Across the Great Divide" in Australia and New Zealand. One of the bands was Powderfinger, what was the name of the other band? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of these widely known Australian TV shows premiered first? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which Australian band had the singles "Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is", "Rip It Up" and "Shine On"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the name of the Australian supermodel, actress and business woman, who is often referred to as "The Body"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The Chas Brownlow Trophy (more commonly known as the Brownlow Medal) is awarded each year to the player voted the best and fairest in the Australian Football League. Which of these famous AFL players has never won a Brownlow? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which Australian movie featured a town named Porpoise Spit, numerous ABBA tracks and the quote "You're terrible ..."? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. All of these actresses were raised at least partially in Australia, however only one of them was born in Australia. Which one was born in Australia?

Answer: Cate Blanchett

Cate was born in Melbourne in 1969. Her achievements include winning an Academy Award for best supporting actress for her performance in the 2004 movie "The Aviator". She also won two Golden Globe awards for her performances in "Elizabeth" (1998) and "I'm Not There" (2007).

In 2008 she was selected by the Australian Prime Minister to be one of only twelve members of the "steering committee" in the Australia 2020 summit. Naomi Watts and Olivia Newton-John were both born in the UK and moved to Australia when they were 14 and six respectively. Nicole Kidman was born to Australian parents in Hawaii and moved to Australia when she was four years old.
2. What is the name of the famous Australian actor who appeared in the films "X-Men" (2000), "Kate and Leopold" (2001), "Swordfish" (2001) and provided the voice for a penguin in "Happy Feet" (2006)?

Answer: Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman was born in Sydney in 1968. He has performed in stage shows including "The Boy From OZ", TV shows such as "Blue Heelers" and many movies alongside well known co-stars such as Meg Ryan, Halle Berry, Ashley Judd and John Travolta.
3. Who were the four Australian swimmers who won the 4x100m freestyle relay at the Sydney 2000 Olympics?

Answer: Ian Thorpe, Michael Klim, Chris Fydler and Ashley Callus

Before the Sydney 2000 Olympics the Americans had never lost this event at an Olympic level. Many people will remember the air guitar that the men were playing after the event. This was to mock the claim that a member of the American swimming team made before the race when he said that they were going to "smash the Australians like guitars".
4. What is the first name of the Tasmanian born Crown Princess of Denmark, Countess of Monpezat?

Answer: Mary

Mary Donaldson met Fredrik, Crown Prince of Denmark at the "Slip Inn" during the Sydney 2000 Olympics. They married on 14 May, 2004 in Copenhagen. In October 2005 she had her first child, Christian who is second in line to the Danish throne. April 2007 saw the arrival of Mary's second child Isabella.
5. In 2007 two well known Australian bands completed a tour called "Across the Great Divide" in Australia and New Zealand. One of the bands was Powderfinger, what was the name of the other band?

Answer: Silverchair

The tour took place between 29 August 2007 and 26 October 2007 and was performed in front of audiences in many Australian capital cities as well as regional centres such as Bendigo. There were 25 performances in Australia and four in New Zealand.
6. Which of these widely known Australian TV shows premiered first?

Answer: Neighbours

"Neighbours" premiered in March 1985. During the years that it has been on air it has starred some now internationally famous actors/actresses and musicians including Kylie Minogue, Guy Pearce, Jesse Spencer and Delta Goodrem. The show focuses on the lives of the residents of Ramsay street and showcases such issues as family, relationships, community problems, illness and death. "Neighbours" follows the lives of both adults and teenagers.
7. Which Australian band had the singles "Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is", "Rip It Up" and "Shine On"?

Answer: Jet

All bands listed are Australian except for the Foo Fighters. The singles were from Jet's 2006 album "Shine On". Jet was formed in Melbourne and their debut album of 2003 was titled "Get Born". This album reached number 1 on the ARIA chart. The Jet song "Hold On" was included on the "Spiderman 2" soundtrack, and the boys also performed at the Live 8 concert in Canada where they sang a song that they renamed for this performance "You're Like This".
8. What is the name of the Australian supermodel, actress and business woman, who is often referred to as "The Body"?

Answer: Elle Macpherson

During her career Elle appeared in the magazines Sports Illustrated and Playboy. She has modelled for designers including Victoria's Secret, Dior and Prada. Elle has appeared in TV shows such as "Friends" and movies such as "Batman and Robin". Elle also has her own lingerie line called Intimates and the range is sold around the world.
9. The Chas Brownlow Trophy (more commonly known as the Brownlow Medal) is awarded each year to the player voted the best and fairest in the Australian Football League. Which of these famous AFL players has never won a Brownlow?

Answer: Gary Ablett (Senior)

Nathan Buckley won a Brownlow Medal in 2003. James Hird won his Brownlow Medal in 1996 and Tony Lockett won his in 1987. Now retired, Gary Ablett (Senior) is considered one of the greatest AFL players never but did win a Brownlow.
10. Which Australian movie featured a town named Porpoise Spit, numerous ABBA tracks and the quote "You're terrible ..."?

Answer: Muriel's Wedding

Muriel's wedding was a 1994 Australian comedy film about a girl from Porpoise Spit who just wanted to get married. The quote "You're terrible Muriel" was synonymous with the movie and was stated by Muriel's sister Joanie. The movie featured many ABBA hits including "Dancing Queen", "Mama Mia" and "I Do I Do I Do I Do I Do". Stars of the film included Toni Collete as Muriel (who gained around 18 kilograms for the role) and Rachel Griffiths as Rhonda.
Source: Author emmco

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