General Knowledge (Oz Edition)

Question 1

Which famous Hollywood actor was born in the US but moved to Australia at the age of 12?

Accepted Answer

Mel Gibson

Question 2

Which famous Australian film is this from?

Accepted Answer

The Castle

Question 3

Which is the odd team out?

Accepted Answer

Perth Scorchers

Question 4

What's the nickname for Australia's fierce rugby union team?

Accepted Answer

Wallabies

Question 5

Big Ben isn't just a clock in England its also a volcano on which Australian island?

Accepted Answer

Heard Island

Question 6

A staggering 90 percent of Australians live on the coast.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

Which famous Australian singer produced this classic?

Accepted Answer

Paul Kelly

Question 8

When is Australia Day

Accepted Answer

January 26th

Question 9

How many Australian stars are twinkling on the Australian flag?

Accepted Answer

6

Question 10

The Tasmanian Devil is Australia's largest land predator.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

In which year were Australian's first able to enjoy the famous chiko roll?

Accepted Answer

1951

Question 12

Where and when did Cathy Freeman run this 400metre gold medal winning race?

Accepted Answer

Sydney, Australia, 2000

Question 13

What is Don Bradman's test batting average?

Accepted Answer

99.94

Question 14

What colours make up Australia's national flag?

Accepted Answer

Red, white and blue

Question 15

The Emu is Australia's tallest bird.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

What was Australia known by for a time during the 18th century?

Accepted Answer

New Holland

Question 17

The Torres Strait separates Australia from Papua New Guinea.

Accepted Answer

True

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