Australian Trivia For Middle/Upper Primary

Question 1

The NSW motto is "Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites", which means

Accepted Answer

Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine

Question 2

Swimming at public beaches in Australia during the day was illegal for 64 years

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

These four men were Prime Ministers of Australia, but which one was our 2nd Prime Minister?

Accepted Answer

Alfred Deakin

Question 4

What state is Lake Disappointment in?

Accepted Answer

Western Australia

Question 5

During World War I, Australia fought alongside which country …

Accepted Answer

Britain

Question 6

What is the floral emblem of Australia?

Accepted Answer

Wattle

Question 7

What's the only town to be added to the National Heritage list?

Accepted Answer

Broken Hill

Question 8

What currency is used in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Dollar

Question 9

What is the capital city of South Australia?

Accepted Answer

Adelaide

Question 10

In the southern hemisphere, which season is Christmas celebrated in?

Accepted Answer

Summer

Question 11

In what city were the 2000 Olympics held?

Accepted Answer

Sydney

Question 12

What year did World War I begin?

Accepted Answer

1914

Question 13

Australia is made up of ____ states and ____ territories

Accepted Answer

Six, Two

Question 14

What is the capital city of Australia?

Accepted Answer

Canberra

Question 15

Which group of people uses this flag?

Accepted Answer

Torres Strait Islanders

Question 16

What fauna is featured on the Australian Coat-of-arms?

Accepted Answer

Kangaroo and Emu

Question 17

Which state is positioned between New South Wales and Tasmania?

Accepted Answer

Victoria

Question 18

How many days would it take to walk around mainland Australia?

Accepted Answer

Approx. 2,293

Question 19

How much of Australia is classified as desert?

Accepted Answer

35%

Question 20

Which is older: MasterChef or My Kitchen Rules?

Accepted Answer

Masterchef

Question 21

What does this sign tell us?

Accepted Answer

Beware, Shallow Water!

Question 22

What does this sign mean?

Accepted Answer

Strong Currents

Question 23

Who wrote Waltzing Matilda?

Accepted Answer

Banjo Patterson

Question 24

Australia is the ___ continent on earth other than Antartica

Accepted Answer

driest, wettest

Question 25

How many Prime Ministers has Australia had?

Accepted Answer

29

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