DIDJAKNOW? General Knowledge

Q: What is the capital city of Australia?
A: Canberra

Q: What is the largest city in Australia?
A: Sydney

Q: In which year did Australia become a federation?
A: 1901

Q: What is the name of the longest fence in the world?
A: The Dingo Fence (or Dog Fence)

Q: Which town is known for its underground residences due to extreme heat?
A: Coober Pedy

Q: What is the name of the airline founded in 1920?
A: Qantas

Q: Which Australian state is known as the "Sunshine State"?
A: Queensland

Q: Which Australian city is known as the "City of Churches"?
A: Adelaide

Q: What is the oldest surviving cultural tradition in the world?
A: Aboriginal Dreamtime stories

Q: Which city is home to the Australian War Memorial?
A: Canberra

Q: Which Australian state has the most UNESCO World Heritage sites?
A: Queensland

Q: Which former Australian Prime Minister disappeared while swimming in 1967?
A: Harold Holt

Q: What is the name of the unique Australian dish made of a pie floater?
A: A meat pie served in a bowl of pea soup

Q: Which iconic bushranger is known for wearing homemade armor?
A: Ned Kelly

DIDJAKNOW? Geography

Q: What is the name of the world's largest reef system located in Australia?
A: The Great Barrier Reef

Q: What is the highest mountain in Australia?
A: Mount Kosciuszko

Q: Which desert is known as the "Red Centre" of Australia?
A: The Simpson Desert

Q: Which Australian state is the island state?
A: Tasmania

Q: Which Australian river is the longest?
A: The Murray River

Q: What unique geological formation in WA is known as the Pinnacles?
A: Limestone pillars located in Nambung National Park

Q: What is the name of the large salt lake in SA that only fills occasionally?
A: Lake Eyre

Q: What is the name of the famous rock formation in the NT?
A: Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Q: What is the name of the world's largest sand island?
A: Fraser Island

DIDJAKNOW? Wildlife

Q: What is the national animal of Australia?
A: The kangaroo

Q: Which bird is featured on the Australian coat of arms alongside the kangaroo?
A: The emu

Q: What is the name of the dog breed known for its herding abilities?
A: The Australian Cattle Dog

Q: What is the largest living marsupial in Australia?
A: The red kangaroo

Q: What venomous marine animal, found in Australian waters, is considered one of the most dangerous in the world?
A: The box jellyfish

Q: Which Australian mammals lays eggs instead of giving birth to live young?
A: The platypus and the echidna (monotreme)

Q: What unique feature does the koala have on its paws?
A: Two opposable thumbs on each hand

Q: Which Australian bird is known for mimicking the sounds of other animals and objects, including chainsaws and camera shutters?
A: The lyrebird

Q: What is the world's smallest penguin species, found along the southern coast of Australia?
A: The fairy penguin

Q: Which Australian reptile is famous for its frilled neck that it displays when threatened?
A: The frill-necked lizard

Q: What is the name of the highly venomous Australian snake that is considered the world's most venomous land snake?
A: The inland taipan

Q: Which critically endangered Australian mammal was famously rescued from the brink of extinction and is now known for its distinctive black-and-white face?
A: The Tasmanian Devil

Q: What unique characteristic does the sugar glider have that allows it to move between trees?
A: A membrane called the patagium that allows it to glide

Q: Which iconic Australian bird has a bright blue and green plumage and is known for its "laughing" call?
A: The kookaburra

Q: What is the name of the highly venomous spider that is native to Australia and known for its distinctive funnel-shaped webs?
A: The Sydney funnel-web spider

Q: Which Australian marsupial has a tail that can store fat and is known for its ability to "play dead" when threatened?
A: The common brushtail possum

Q: What unique defense mechanism does the blue-ringed octopus, found in Australian waters, use to warn predators?
A: It displays bright blue rings on its body

Q: Which Australian animal is known for its remarkable ability to change color to blend in with its surroundings?
A: The chameleon dragon (or Boyd's forest dragon)

Q: What is the name of the large, flightless bird that is native to the rainforests of northern Australia and has a bright blue head and neck?
A: The cassowary

Q: What is the name of the small, spiny anteater found in Australia, known for its ability to lay eggs?
A: The echidna

DIDJAKNOW? Culture

Q: What classic Australian film has the quote “How’s the serenity”?
A: The Castle

Q: What is the traditional Aboriginal musical instrument?
A: The didgeridoo

Q: What is the name of the Australian actor who plays Wolverine?
A: Hugh Jackman

Q: Which Australian soap opera launched the career of Kylie Minogue?
A: Neighbours

Q: What is the traditional Australian spread made from yeast extract?
A: Vegemite

Q: Which Australian actress won an Academy Award for her role in "The Hours"?
A: Nicole Kidman

Q: Which Australian rock band, formed in Sydney in 1973, is known for hits like "Highway to Hell" and "Back in Black"?
A: AC/DC

Q: What iconic Australian film, released in 1986, features a character named Mick?
A: Crocodile Dundee

Q: Which Australian children's band, known for their colorful outfits, is popular worldwide?
A: The Wiggles

Q: Who is the Australian actor known for his roles in "The Matrix" and "Lord of the Rings" series?
A: Hugo Weaving

Q: What long-running Australian TV show, set in the fictional town of Summer Bay, began in 1988?
A: Home and Away

Q: Which Australian actor stars as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
A: Chris Hemsworth

Q: What Australian pop singer released the hit song "Fancy" featuring Charli XCX?
A: Iggy Azalea

Q: Which Australian film, directed by Baz Luhrmann, is known for its lavish visuals and stars Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor?
A: Moulin Rouge!

Q: Which Australian band had a major hit with the song "Down Under" in the 1980s?
A: Men at Work

Q: Who is the Australian actress known for her roles in "Suicide Squad" and "The Wolf of Wall Street"?
A: Margot Robbie

Q: What Australian reality TV show focuses on cooking and has been a massive hit both domestically and internationally?
A: MasterChef Australia

Q: Which Australian actor played Maximus Decimus Meridius in the film "Gladiator"?
A: Russell Crowe

Q: Which Australian TV series follows the lives of lifeguards on Sydney's Bondi Beach?
A: Bondi Rescue

DIDJAKNOW? Sports

Q: What is the name of the Australian rules football league?
A: The AFL

Q: Which cricketer is regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time?
A: Sir Donald Bradman

Q: In which sport did Australia win its first Olympic gold medal?
A: Swimming

Q: Which Australian city hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics?
A: Sydney

Q: What horse race is known as "the race that stops a nation"?
A: The Melbourne Cup

Q: What is the national sport of Australia?
A: Cricket

Q: Which Australian tennis player has won 24 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in history?
A: Margaret Court

Q: What is the name of the Australian rugby league competition?
A: The NRL

Q: Which Australian swimmer won four gold medals at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics?
A: Dawn Fraser

Q: Which Australian city is home to the MCG, one of the world's largest stadiums?
A: Melbourne

Q: What is the name of the international cricket series played between Australia and England?
A: The Ashes

Q: Who is the Australian Formula 1 driver who won the World Drivers' Championship in 1980?
A: Alan Jones

Q: What is the name of the famous Australian surf competition held annually at Bells Beach?
A: The Rip Curl Pro

Q: What is the nickname of the Australian men's national rugby union team?
A: The Wallabies

Q: Which Australian female cricketer is known for being one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of women's cricket?
A: Ellyse Perry

Q: What is the name of the Australian soccer league for men?
A: The A-League

Q: Who was the first Australian to win a Grand Slam singles title in tennis?
A: Daphne Akhurst

Q: Which Australian state has the most professional AFL teams?
A: Victoria

Q: Which Australian city hosts the Australian Open, one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments?
A: Melbourne

Q: What is the name of the transcontinental ultramarathon held in Australia, covering approximately 875 kilometers (544 miles)?
A: The Sydney to Melbourne Ultramarathon

Q: Which Australian female swimmer is known for her dominance in the 400m and 800m freestyle events, winning multiple Olympic gold medals?
A: Ariarne Titmus

Q: Who is the Australian rugby league player famous for scoring the most points in NRL history?
A: Cameron Smith