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Symbols of Queensland Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz all about the symbols of Queensland. There are many. Can you get all of them?

A photo quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
dcpddc478

Time
2 mins

Type
Photo Quiz

Quiz #
397,662

Updated
Aug 13 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

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215

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Question 1 of 10

1. This is the Queensland flag.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. The State Colour for Queensland is maroon.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. The gemstone symbol of Queensland is which blue stone? Hint

Tanzanite

Spinel

Aquamarine

Sapphire

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Coat of Arms of Queensland holds which of these distinctions?
Hint

It is a copy of Scotland's Coat of Arms.

It is the oldest Coat of Arms in Australia.

It has a unicorn on it.

It was granted by King James I.

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the bird emblem of Queensland? Hint

Bokmakierie

Bernieria

Brolga

Bittern

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the Floral Emblem for Queensland? Hint

Jarrah tree

Black Mountain leopard orchid

Buttery

Cooktown orchid

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which is the largest city in Queensland? Hint

Brisbane

Melbourne

Perth

Canberra

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Question 8 of 10

8. What animal is the emblem for Queensland? Hint

Wombat

Koala

Dingo

Numbat

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name for Queensland's Fish Emblem? Hint

Allard's clownfish

Pink skunk clownfish

Barrier Reef anemonefish

Red saddleback anemonefish

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which sea borders Queensland to the east? Hint

Caspian Sea

South Sea

Black Sea

Coral Sea

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This is the Queensland flag.

Answer: True

This flag is a version of Australia's flag, but it has a badge that is a light blue Maltese Cross with an imperial crown. This flag was adopted in 1870.

2. The State Colour for Queensland is maroon.

Answer: True

Named in 2003, the colour of Queensland is maroon. Maroon has traditionally been associated with Queensland sport in particular and is the official color for rugby league club the Brisbane Broncos.

3. The gemstone symbol of Queensland is which blue stone?

Answer: Sapphire

Anakie, Queensland is one of the most historic mines of sapphires, today. At one time they produced over 50% of the world's blue sapphires. Other colors such as yellow and orange are mined there.

4. The Coat of Arms of Queensland holds which of these distinctions?

Answer: It is the oldest Coat of Arms in Australia.

The Coat of Arms of Queensland is the oldest of the Coats of Arms in Australia. It was granted by Queen Victoria in 1893. It has the State Motto of "Audax at Fidelis" which translates to "Bold but Faithful".

5. What is the bird emblem of Queensland?

Answer: Brolga

The brolga is an Australian crane. It is silver over most of its body with black wings and a scarlet head. It lives in the wetlands of Queensland and eats the plants and small animals in the area. It lives in family groups of three to four individuals.

6. What is the Floral Emblem for Queensland?

Answer: Cooktown orchid

The Cooktown orchid is a purple flowering plant that occurs in tropical North Queensland. This species grows on trees and rocks near rivers, rainforest, in swamps and open forest, all part of the geography of Queensland.

7. Which is the largest city in Queensland?

Answer: Brisbane

Brisbane is the capital and largest city in Queensland. This photo is of service recruits walking down the street to enlist in WWII. The Brisbane River is part of the city. This city was originally a penal colony, founded in 1824.

8. What animal is the emblem for Queensland?

Answer: Koala

The koala is the animal emblem of Queensland. It is a marsupial that eats eucalyptus leaves. This flat nosed animal spends its time in the trees where it sleeps up to twenty hours a day.

9. What is the name for Queensland's Fish Emblem?

Answer: Barrier Reef anemonefish

The Barrier Reef anemonefish feasts on zooplankton. They have stripes of blue which change to white. These fish exhibit protandry, meaning the breeding male will change to female if the sole breeding female dies.

10. Which sea borders Queensland to the east?

Answer: Coral Sea

Queensland is bordered on the east by the Coral Sea. It is the jump off state to visit The Great Barrier Reef. This state is home to much rain and to cyclones. It is also the closest state to Papua New Guinea.

Source: Author dcpddc478

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