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Australia Quiz

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Whether you live in the Land Down Under or just travels there occasionally, your knowledge on this country couldn’t be based on how long you have stayed there. So, why not take this test and find out how well do you know Australia? You may even learn new things after completing this quiz.

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Question 1

What is the capital of Australia?

A	Brisbane
B	Melbourne
C	Canberra
D	Sydney

Question 1 Explanation:

The initial capital of Australia was Melbourne, but it was changed to Canberra after the seat of national government was moved to this city in 1678.” There was no Australia in 1678 :stuck_out_tongue: The Australian Capital Territory was declared on 1 January 1911 and an international competition to design the new capital city of Australia was held. The first Commonwealth Parliament House opened in Canberra in 1927

Question 2

What is the most remote place in Australia?

A	Wolfe Creek Crater
B	Bremer Bay
C	Cradle Mountain
D	Kiwirrkurra

Question 2 Explanation:

Kiwirrkurra is a small community in Western Australia situated in the Gibson Desert.

Question 3

What is the largest city in Australia based on population?

A	Perth
B	Melbourne
C	Sydney
D	Brisbane

Question 3 Explanation:

Sydney, which is the capital of New South Wales, is the most populous city in Australia followed by Melbourne and Brisbane.

Question 4

Which season is Christmas in Australia?

A	Spring
B	Summer
C	Autumn
D	Winter

Question 4 Explanation:

Ditch your winter outfit for Christmas because it falls during the summer season in Australia.

Question 5

What Australian island is considered the largest sand island in the world?

A	Rottnest Island
B	Fitzroy Island
C	Magnetic Island
D	Fraser Island

Question 5 Explanation:

Fraser Island measures 1,840 km and can be found on the southern coast of Queensland.

Question 6

What Australian site is considered the world’s largest rock?

A	Ayers Rock/ Uluru
B	Mount Augustus
C	Bald Rock
D	Devil’s Marbles/ Karlwe Karlwe

Question 6 Explanation:

Mount Augustus is approximately two and a half times the size of Uluru and can be found in the Golden Outback of Western Australia.

Question 7

What do you call a wild dog in Australia?

A	Dingo
B	Jackal
C	Red Fox
D	Coyote

Question 7 Explanation:

The dingo is the largest terrestrial predator in Australia; and it can usually be found in deserts, grasslands and edge of forests.

Question 8

What was the original name of Melbourne?

A	Mellows
B	Lambie
C	Melbs
D	Batmania

Question 8 Explanation:

The city was named Batmania after one of its founders, John Batman, in 1837.

Question 9

Which among these is an Australian automobile brand?

A	Chevron
B	Holden
C	Fiat
D	Audi

Question 9 Explanation:

Formally known as General Motors Holden, the company was named after James Alexander Holden and its headquarter can be found in Port Melbourne.

Question 10

What do you call this popular dark-coloured Australian food spread?

A	Tzatziki
B	Dulce de Leche
C	Vegemite
D	Nutella

Question 10 Explanation:

Vegemite is made from leftover brewer’s yeast extract and tastes a bit bitter and salty.

Question 11

Which is the westernmost suburb in Sydney?

A	Parramatta
B	Penrith
C	Surry Hills
D	Liverpool

Question 11 Explanation:

Penrith is located 50 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district on the banks of the Nepean River and on the outskirts of the Cumberland Plain.

Question 12

Which musical instrument originated in Australia?

A	Rainstick
B	Charango
C	Bongo drum
D	Didgeridoo

Question 12 Explanation:

The Aboriginal people of northern Australia developed a wind instrument called didgeridoo or also known as didjeridu.

Question 13

In which city would you be required to make a 'hook turn'?

A	Newcastle
B	Melbourne
C	Brisbane
D	Adelaide

Question 13 Explanation:

In Melbourne, the hook turn allows both the clear passage of trams and prevents right-turning drivers from having to wait or check that there are no trams crossing the driver's path.

Question 14

Which road is NOT in Australia?

A	Great Outback Road
B	Great Alpine Road
C	Great Beach Drive
D	Great Ocean Road

Question 14 Explanation:

There is no such thing as Great Outback Road. The Great Ocean Road and Great Alpine Road can be found in Victoria while the Great Beach Drive is located in Queensland.

Question 15

What is the highest mountain in Australia?

A	Mount Twynam
B	Mount Townsend
C	Mount Kosciuszko
D	Mount Tate

Question 15 Explanation:

Mount Kosciuszko has a height of 2,228 metres (7,310 ft) and is part of the Australian Alps National Parks and Reserves in New South Wales.

Question 16

Which city in Australia has the largest tram network in the world?

A	Sydney
B	Melbourne
C	Perth
D	Gold Coast

Question 16 Explanation:

Melbourne boasts of its tramway network, which consists of 250 kilometres (160 miles) of track, 493 trams, 24 routes, and 1,763 tram stops.

Question 17

Which of these cities can’t be found in the Cape York Peninsula?

Northern most tip of Australia's rocky headland, Cape York Peninsula

A	Aurukun
B	Cooktown
C	Coen
D	Nhulunbuy

Question 17 Explanation:

Nhulunbuy, also known as Gove, is located on the Gove peninsula at the northern tip of Arnhem Land.

Question 18

What is the minimum driving age in New South Wales?

A	21
B	17
C	18
D	16

Question 18 Explanation:

To obtain an NSW Learner Licence, you must be at least 16 years of age, pass an eyesight test and successfully undertake the state’s Driver Knowledge Test (DKT).

Question 19

What is the most popular sport in Australia?

A	Cricket
B	Australian football
C	Rugby union
D	Basketball

Question 19 Explanation:

More than 6 million people gather annually to watch the Australian Football League.

Question 20

The Capricorn Highway connects which two cities?

Wind mill in the Outback of Queensland, Brisbane, AU

A	Rockhampton and Barcaldine
B	Cairns and Daly Waters
C	Mildura and Wagga Wagga
D	Bathurst and Broken Hill

Question 20 Explanation:

Capricorn Highway is located in Central Queensland and links the city of Rockhampton to Barcaldine via Landsborough Highway.

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Car Brand Spelling Quiz

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TV & Movie Cars trivia

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Test your knowledge with this cool quiz on vehicles featured in popular movies and TV series

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Question 1

Which movie featured a white Volkswagen Beetle with the number 53 on it?

A	The Cannonball Run
B	Speed Racer
C	Herbie: Fully Loaded

Question 1 Explanation:

This car is popularly known as Herbie and it was also featured in "The Love Bug."

Question 2

Which movie featured a black customized Chrysler Imperial Crown named Black Beauty?

A	Le Mans
B	Born to Race
C	The Green Hornet

Question 2 Explanation:

This cool car is stored underneath Brit Reid's garage and can fire explosive charges from the hidden tubes.

Question 3

The silver Aston Martin DB5 was featured in what spy movie?

A	Goldfinger
B	Mission: Impossible
C	The Bourne Identity

Question 3 Explanation:

This luxury sports car was made famous by James Bond. It was also featured in other Bond movies including GoldenEye and Casino Royale.

Question 4

The talking Ford Shelby GT500KR was one of the main stars of which TV series?

A	Miami Vice
B	The A-Team
C	Knight Rider

Question 4 Explanation:

The popular talking car is called KITT which stands for Knight Industries Three Thousand.

Question 5

Which movie featured the yellow Chevrolet Camaro with black stripes?

A	Pacific Rim
B	RoboCop
C	Transformers

Question 5 Explanation:

This car transforms into Bumblebee.

Question 6

The sleek 1969 Dodge Charger called the General Lee was featured in what movie?

A	The Blues Brothers
B	The Dukes of Hazzard
C	The French Connection

Question 6 Explanation:

This muscle car driven by cousins Bo and Luke.

Question 7

Which movie featured the customized 1972 Beford CF which they call the Mystery Machine?

A	Weird Science
B	Scooby-Doo
C	The Cat in the Hat

Question 7 Explanation:

This van is the main transportation of the Mystery Inc. which was owned by Fred and driven by Shaggy.

Question 8

Which comedy film featured the dog-themed 1978 Ford Van?

A	Wayne's World
B	Dumb and Dumber
C	Up in Smoke

Question 8 Explanation:

The adventures of Lloyd and Harry begin with the Mutt Cutts van.

Question 9

Which movie featured the 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor called Ecto-1?

A	Ghostbusters
B	Gremlins
C	National Lampoon's Vacation

Question 9 Explanation:

This is the main ride of the Ghostbusters as they travel all over New York City and bust ghosts.

Question 10

Which TV series featured the black customized 1954 Lincoln Futura?

A	Automan
B	Batman
C	Shazam!

Question 10 Explanation:

The Batmobile is a self-powered and armoured vehicle used by the Caped Crusader.

Question 11

Which movie featured the red Alfa Romeo Spider 1600 Duetto?

A	The Graduate
B	XXX
C	Iron Man

Question 11 Explanation:

The red car was used by Ben Braddock in the movie.

Question 12

The cute red Mini Cooper S was featured in which action movie?

A	The Italian Job
B	Ronin
C	Bullitt

Question 12 Explanation:

The Mini Coopers were used as a getaway car by Charlie Croker and his gang.

Question 13

Which science fiction movie featured the 1981 DeLorean DMC-12?

A	The Matrix
B	Blade Runner
C	Back to the Future

Question 13 Explanation:

The DeLorean isn't only a car but also a time machine created by Doc Brown.

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Traveler's Trivia Questions

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Question 1

If you want to visit Yellowstone National Park in the US, which state do you go?

A	Arizona
B	Iowa
C	Wyoming
D	Utah

Question 1 Explanation:

Yellowstone National Park is located in the US State of Wyoming. It was established in 1872 as America's National Park since it has the world's largest collection of Geysers.

Question 2

What California town was named after the movie studio?

A	MGM
B	Universal
C	Paramount
D	Columbia

Question 2 Explanation:

Named after the Paramount Pictures movie studio, Paramount began as an area formed by two small dairy communities named Clearwater and Hynes.

Question 3

Which city is the world's most populated?

A	Shanghai
B	New York
C	Mexico City
D	Tokyo

Question 3 Explanation:

Tokyo is the most populated city in the world with a population of over 34 millions. Tokyo is the capital of Japan with 26 cities, 5 towns and 8 villages.

Question 4

If you want to see the American birthplace of Jazz Music, you head for...?

A	New Orleans
B	Detroit
C	Jackson, Miss
D	Chicago

Question 4 Explanation:

New Orleans is the birthplace of Jazz music. In the late 19th century, New Orleans was the only place in the New World where slaves were allowed to own drums. It emerged as a combination of European harmony and forms with African elements.

Question 5

Where does the Panama hats come from?

A	Colombia
B	Ecuador
C	Panama
D	Dominic Republic

Question 5 Explanation:

The Panama hat is a traditional hat of Ecuadorian origin. The had known today as Panama hat was produced in Ecuador in the seventeenth century and shipped first to Panama before sailing for their destinations in Asia, the Americas and Europe. Reason why the hat acquired the name of "Panama hat" reflecting the point of sale rather than the place of origin.

Question 6

In which country would you find the ancient ruins of Angkor Wat?

A	Thailand
B	Vietnam
C	Cambodia
D	Indonesia

Question 6 Explanation:

Angkor Wat is a UNESCO World heritage center located in Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia. Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th to the 15th century.

Question 7

Which capital city has a name that means “good airs” in English?

A	La Paz
B	Bogota
C	Lima
D	Buenos Aires

Question 7 Explanation:

Buenos Aires is the capital city of Argentina and its English literally translation is "good airs".

Question 8

In which country is the historic Bluebell Railway to be found?

A	England
B	Switzerland
C	Norway
D	France

Question 8 Explanation:

The Bluebell Railway is a heritage line running between East and West Sussex in England. The trains departs from Sheffield Park station built in 1882 and arrives at East Grinstead.

Question 9

What middle eastern city is referred to as "the Paris of the Middle East"?

A	Beirut
B	Dubai
C	Istanbul
D	Baghdad

Question 9 Explanation:

Beirut the capital of Lebanon is referred as "the Paris of the Middle East" due to its french influence, shopping centers and thriving nightlife which brings many tourists.

Question 10

What other language, besides Spanish, is spoken in Barcelona, Spain?

A	Portuguese
B	French
C	Italian
D	Catalan

Question 10 Explanation:

Catalan is the language also spoken in Barcelona. It is an official language in Andorra, Catalonia, Valencia and the Balearic Islands.

Question 11

In which country are the mysterious Nazca lines to be found?

A	Colombia
B	Peru
C	Chile
D	Argentina

Question 11 Explanation:

The Nazca lines are found in the Nazca Desert southern Peru. The Nazca lines are a series of ancient geoglyphs and they are a UNESCO world heritage site.

Question 12

The Spanish Steps are found in which city?

A	Rome
B	Madrid
C	Barcelona
D	Florence

Question 12 Explanation:

The Spanish Steps are a set of steps located in Rome, Italy. The climb is steep between the Piazza di Spagna at the Trinita dei Monti church at the top. The Spanish Steps (Scalinata) are the widest staircase in Europe.

Question 13

For which musical festival held in July is the town of Bayreuth in Germany famous?

A	Oktoberfest
B	JazzFest Festival
C	Cologne Festival
D	Classical Music Festival

Question 13 Explanation:

The Bayreuth Festival is a popular music festival held in Germany every year. The main attraction of this musical festival are the performances of operas by nineteenth century German composer Richard Wagner.

Question 14

Which city was once known as Byzantium and later as Constantinople?

A	Athens
B	Tunis
C	Istanbul
D	Constanta

Question 14 Explanation:

Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey known as Byzantium and later as Constantinople. Founded on the Sarayburnu promontory around 660 BC as Byzantium. For nearly sixteen centuries following its reestablishment as Constantinople in 330 AD, it served as the capital of four empires: the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire), the Latin Empire, and the Ottoman Empire

Question 15

Dulles International Airport serves which American city?

A	Dallas
B	Washington DC
C	San Francisco
D	Los Angeles

Question 15 Explanation:

Dulles International Airport is located in Chantilly, Washington DC. Dulles is a major hub for domestic and international flights with a variety of carriers that provide air services around the world.

Question 16

Which is Britain’s busiest railway station?

A	Waterloo
B	Victoria
C	Paddington
D	King's Cross

Question 16 Explanation:

London Waterloo station is the Britain's busiest railway station in London. It is a central London railway terminus and complex underground station in Lambeth. It has over 94 million passenger entries and exits a year resulting the Britain's busiest railway station by passenger usage.

Question 17

What is the currency in the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius?

A	Dollar
B	Dong
C	Rupee
D	Baht

Question 17 Explanation:

The Mauritian Rupee (MUR) is the currency of Mauritius Island. The rupee was established by law in 1876 as the local currency of Mauritius. The rupee was chosen due to the massive inflow of Indian rupees following Indian immigration to Mauritius. The Mauritian rupee was introduced in 1877, replacing the Indian rupee.

Question 18

What was Mumbai formerly known as?

A	Mombay
B	Chennai
C	Madras
D	Bombay

Question 18 Explanation:

Mumbai is the most populous city in India and it was formerly known as Bombay. The city was renamed due to large movement to strengthen Marathi identity in the Maharashtra region as "Bombay" was attributed to an English version of "Mumbai" and legacy of British colonial rule.

Question 19

The architectural wonder La Sagrada Familia, located in Barcelona, Spain, was designed by which famous architect/artist?

A	Pablo Picasso
B	Antoni Gaudi
C	Vincent Van Gogh
D	Frank Lloyd Wright

Question 19 Explanation:

La Sagrada Familia was designed by the famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi. The church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The church commenced to be built in 1882 and Gaudi became invoilved in 1883, taking over the project and transforming it with his architectural style. The completation date of La Sagrada Familia would be in 2026, the centenary of Gaudi's death.

Question 20

What is the name of the river that runs through Paris, France?

A	The Yangtze River
B	The River Thames
C	The Arno
D	The Seine

Question 20 Explanation:

The Seine is the river that runs through Paris. The Seine river rises 776km (18 miles) northwest of Dijon and flows in a northwest direction through Paris before getting into the English Channel at Le Havre.

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What Should You Do?

You suddenly encounter a flash flood while driving, what should you do?

Leave your car and run to higher ground

Continue driving into floodwaters

Stand on the roof of your car

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Your car has started to skid, what should you do?

Step on the brakes and stop the vehicle immediately

Set your eyes on a fixed point and keep driving towards it

Try to turn the steering wheel in another direction

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You lose control of your vehicle and drive into a body of water, what should you do?

Open or break a window and quickly get out

Call emergency services right away

Remain in your seat, open the window and shout for help

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You see a tornado while driving, what should you do?

Seek shelter under a highway overpass

Leave your car and go to the nearest mobile home

Change course and drive towards a sturdy shelter

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Your car is stuck in mud or snow, what should you do?

Step hard on the gas and try to rock your way out

Move your steering wheel back and forth then gently push on the accelerator

Put the car into high gear then go on reverse

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Your car overheats, what should you do?

Pull over, open the hood right away and add coolant or water

Buy cold water from a convenience store and pour it into the hot radiator

Turn off the car and wait for the engine to cool down before adding coolant or water

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Your car battery dies, what should you do?

Check the battery for any cracks or leaks before jump-starting your vehicle with another car

Attach jumper cables and then try restarting your vehicle

Remove the battery and then reattach it after 30 minutes

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B	Weismann
C	Wiesman
D	Weissman

A	Masserati
B	Maserati
C	Maserrati
D	Maseratti

A	Arinera
B	Arrinera
C	Arinnera
D	Arrinera

A	Koennigseg
B	Koenigseg
C	Koenigsegg
D	Koennigsieg

A	Saab
B	Sabb
C	Sab
D	Saabb