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Australian Trivia
General Knowledge
A collection of trivia questions about Australia, covering its geography, wildlife, culture, and history.
Australia
Geography
Culture
29 Questions
Easy
Ages 8+
Mar 9, 2026
About this Study Set
This study set covers General Knowledge through
29 practice questions.
A collection of trivia questions about Australia, covering its geography, wildlife, culture, and history. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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1
What is the capital city of Australia?
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A
Sydney
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B
Melbourne
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C
Canberra
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D
Brisbane
2
Which iconic Australian animal is a marsupial known for its hopping?
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A
Kangaroo
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B
Koala
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C
Wombat
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D
Platypus
3
What is the largest coral reef system in the world, located off the coast of Queensland?
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A
Great Barrier Reef
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B
Ningaloo Reef
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C
Coral Sea Reef
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D
Lord Howe Island Reef
4
In which Australian state is Uluru (Ayers Rock) located?
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A
New South Wales
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B
Victoria
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C
Northern Territory
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D
Western Australia
5
What is the national sport of Australia?
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A
Cricket
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B
Rugby
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C
Australian Rules Football
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D
Soccer
6
Which famous opera house is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sydney?
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A
Sydney Opera House
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B
Melbourne Arts Centre
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C
Perth Concert Hall
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D
Adelaide Festival Centre
7
What is the name of the indigenous Australian people's concept of a timeless, spiritual connection to the land and its creation?
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A
Dreamtime
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B
Ancestral Time
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C
Sacred Time
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D
Spirit Time
8
What is the world's largest sand island, located off the coast of Queensland?
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A
Fraser Island
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B
Kangaroo Island
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C
Magnetic Island
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D
Moreton Island
9
Which Australian city is known as the 'City of Churches'?
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A
Adelaide
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B
Perth
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C
Hobart
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D
Darwin
10
What is the currency of Australia?
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A
Australian Dollar
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B
New Zealand Dollar
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C
US Dollar
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D
British Pound
11
What is the highest mountain in Australia?
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A
Mount Kosciuszko
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B
Mount Townsend
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C
Mount Bogong
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D
Mount Ossa
12
Which Australian state is home to the Great Ocean Road?
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A
Victoria
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B
South Australia
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C
Queensland
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D
Tasmania
13
What is the name of the famous opera singer from Australia, known for her performances in 'La Bohème'?
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A
Dame Nellie Melba
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B
Joan Sutherland
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C
Kiri Te Kanawa
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D
Renee Fleming
14
What is the most populous city in Australia?
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A
Sydney
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B
Melbourne
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C
Brisbane
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D
Perth
15
Which Australian animal is known for its venomous bite and is one of the most dangerous snakes in the world?
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A
Inland Taipan
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B
Brown Snake
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C
Tiger Snake
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D
Death Adder
16
What is the name of the large, arid inland area of Australia?
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A
Outback
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B
Savannah
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C
Bushland
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D
Desert
17
Which Australian city is famous for its annual horse race, the Melbourne Cup?
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A
Melbourne
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B
Sydney
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C
Brisbane
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D
Perth
18
What is the primary language spoken in Australia?
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A
English
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B
Mandarin
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C
Arabic
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D
Vietnamese
19
What is the national bird of Australia?
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A
Emu
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B
Kookaburra
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C
Lyrebird
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D
Magpie
20
Which Australian state is an island?
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A
Tasmania
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B
Victoria
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C
Queensland
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D
South Australia
21
What is the nickname for the Australian flag?
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A
The Southern Cross
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B
The Red Ensign
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C
The Union Jack
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D
The Stars and Stripes
22
What famous Australian landmark is a large, red sandstone rock formation?
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A
Uluru
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B
The Olgas
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C
Kata Tjuta
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D
Mount Warning
23
Which Australian animal is a nocturnal marsupial known for its distinctive squeak?
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A
Quokka
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B
Wombat
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C
Bilby
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D
Numbat
24
What is the name of the indigenous Australian instrument that is a long wooden tube played by blowing into it?
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A
Didgeridoo
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B
Boomerang
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C
Woomera
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D
Kylie
25
Which Australian state is known for its wine regions, such as the Barossa Valley?
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A
South Australia
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B
New South Wales
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C
Victoria
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D
Western Australia
26
What is the process by which Australia became a federation of colonies in 1901?
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A
Federation
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B
Unification
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C
Confederation
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D
Consolidation
27
What is the main type of eucalyptus tree that koalas eat?
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A
Manna Gum
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B
River Red Gum
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C
Blue Gum
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D
Swamp Gum
28
Which Australian coast is known for its surf breaks and is often called the 'Surfing Capital of Australia'?
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A
Gold Coast
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B
Bondi Beach
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C
Bells Beach
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D
Manly Beach
29
What is the name of the Australian explorer who led the first successful overland expedition from south to north across the continent?
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A
Robert O'Hara Burke
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B
John McDouall Stuart
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C
Edward John Eyre
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D
Ludwig Leichhardt
