AUSTRALIA

Question 1

Australia’s separation from other continents for approximately how many years contributed to unique evolutionary paths?

Accepted Answer

40 million years

Question 2

What is an example of an extinct Australian megafauna?

Accepted Answer

Diprotodon

Question 3

What is Boxing Day commonly associated with?

Accepted Answer

Shopping sales

Question 4

When is Labour Day in Australia?

Accepted Answer

7th of October

Question 5

Melbourne cup is a tournament of which sport?

Accepted Answer

Horse racing

Question 6

Which city is the sports capital of Australia?

Accepted Answer

Melbourne

Question 7

Where did Boxing Day originate from?

Accepted Answer

Britain

Question 8

Which award has Bluey won, making it a standout children’s series?

Accepted Answer

Emmy

Question 9

Which studio produced the animated series Bluey?

Accepted Answer

Ludo Studio

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT why animals in Australia may grow larger than similar species elsewhere?

Accepted Answer

Presence of large land carnivores

Question 11

What values does Bluey highlight through its episodes?

Accepted Answer

Friendship, creativity, and family

Question 12

What’s the name of Bluey's playful sister?

Accepted Answer

Bingo

Question 13

In which state/territory is Reconciliation Day a public holiday?

Accepted Answer

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

Question 14

Which was the first battle where Anzac forces fought under their own banner (Red Ensign).

Accepted Answer

Gallipoli

Question 15

When was the Melbourne Cricket Ground built?

Accepted Answer

1853

Question 16

Which of these is a reason Australia has fewer large land carnivores?

Accepted Answer

It lacks terrestrial predators like lions or wolves

Question 17

What type of dog is Bluey's family portrayed as in the show?

Accepted Answer

Australian Cattle Dogs (Heelers)

Question 18

Which ancient giant marsupial, now extinct, was similar in appearance to a massive wombat?

Accepted Answer

Diprotodon

Question 19

What is the Melbourne cup also known as?

Accepted Answer

"the race that stops a nation"

Question 20

Non-sport fan also celebrate Melbourne cup

Accepted Answer

True

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