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About Oz, The Land Downunder Trivia Quiz

Hey guys, as you would have guessed my quiz is about Australia 'the lucky country' so sit back and have some fun!

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

Author
rascalman

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
117,050

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1582

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. According to license plates, New South Wales has, at one stage been known as what? Hint

The Sunshine State

The Garden State

The Premier State

The Olympic State

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the first word of the second verse of "Advance Australia Fair"? Hint

Alone

Beneath

Girt

Under

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these is not a beach in New South Wales? Hint

Dee Why

North Cronulla

Mooloolaba

Curl Curl

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Question 4 of 10

4. What state is Bell's Beach in? Hint

Queensland

Victoria

New South Wales

Western Australia

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is Vegemite rich in? Hint

Vitamin B

Phosphate

Vitamin D

Vitamin C

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these Australian gaols (jails) is no longer functioning? Hint

Bathurst

Goulburn

Capricornia

Castlemaine

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Question 7 of 10

7. What does 'Land of the Pretty Pink Shells' mean in Aboriginal? Hint

Curranulla

Cura Cura

Cronulla

Coori

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these is not a natural rock feature in Central Australia? Hint

The Brolgas

Devil's Marbles

Uluru

The Olga's

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the name of the stadium in which the opening ceremony of The Olympics of 2000 was held? Hint

Sydney Football Stadium

Stadium Australia

Aussie Stadium

The Grand Stadium

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the most eastern point of Australia? Hint

Byron Bay

Cape Byron

Shoalhaven Heads

Kingscliff Point

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. According to license plates, New South Wales has, at one stage been known as what?

Answer: The Premier State

NSW was the Premier State of Australia from 1980-1986. NSW license plates are yellow with black writing with the format of : AAA-999. NS

2. What is the first word of the second verse of "Advance Australia Fair"?

Answer: Beneath

"Beneath our radiant southern cross,
We toil with hearts and hands,
To make this Commonwealth of ours,
Renowned of all the lands,
For those who've come across the sea we've boundless plains to share,
In history's page let every stage to advance Australia Fair,
In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair."

3. Which of these is not a beach in New South Wales?

Answer: Mooloolaba

North Cronulla is just south of Sydney, It is part of a group of beaches. From north to south it goes, Wanda, Elouera, North Cronulla, South Cronulla. Curl Curl and Dee Why Beaches are also close together. Dee Why is the furthest north then around the headland at the southern end of Dee Why Beach is North Curl Curl and then Curl Curl. Curl Curl and Dee Why are both suburbs of Sydney north of the harbour.

4. What state is Bell's Beach in?

Answer: Victoria

Bell's Beach is arguably the best surfing break in Australia. Surfing off the Point is an enjoyed past time for locals. It is a right-hand break.

5. What is Vegemite rich in?

Answer: Vitamin B

Vegemite has been made in Australia since 1923 and as the saying goes 'It puts a rose in every cheek'.

6. Which of these Australian gaols (jails) is no longer functioning?

Answer: Castlemaine

Victoria's Castlemaine prison was closed in 1990. Castlemaine has a new prison built 4 km from the town, called HM Prison Lodden. Goulburn, opened in 1894, is situated southwest of Sydney; Goulburn is in NSW; Bathurst is in NSW and is noted for the Bathurst riots of 1970 and 1974.

7. What does 'Land of the Pretty Pink Shells' mean in Aboriginal?

Answer: Curranulla

The place Cronulla gets its name from the local Aboriginals calling it 'The land of the pretty pink shells'(or Curranulla).

8. Which of these is not a natural rock feature in Central Australia?

Answer: The Brolgas

All these sites are in the Northern Territory and hold specific Aboriginal significance. A brolga is an Australian bird in the crane family.

9. What was the name of the stadium in which the opening ceremony of The Olympics of 2000 was held?

Answer: Stadium Australia

Stadium Australia has changed its name at least twice since the Olympics in 2000. The name changes according to the current sponsorship deal that is in force. It has been modified to make it a more crowd-friendly arena. It is still used for many sports. It is the home of The Bulldogs Rugby League team.

10. What is the most eastern point of Australia?

Answer: Cape Byron

Cape Byron is in New South Wales fairly close to the Queensland border. Byron Bay is the beach near Cape Byron. Kingscliff is very close to the Border between QLD and NSW. Shoalhaven Heads is a place in the south of NSW.

Source: Author rascalman

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