What do a lot of people like to do on Australia Day?
Go on a bike ride
Ski - it's in the winter!
Work
Go to the beach
Who were many of the first colonists?
Princes and princesses
Farmers
Prisoners
Teachers
What is fairy bread?
Bread with peanut butter
White bread with butter and sprinkles
Bread that can fly
Bread made by fairies
When did Captain James Cook land in Botany Bay in Australia?
1670
1770
1970
1870
There is usually a .... on Australia Day?
concert
big fireworks show
tsunami
party
What is Australia Day also called?
Invasion Day or Mourning Day
Colony Day
Party Day
Phillip Day
What two oceans surround Australia?
Atlantic and Pacific
Mediterranean and Atlantic
Pacific and Mediterranean
Pacific and Indian
What happened to the Aborigines after Australia Day?
Nothing
They helped the British
They became British citizens
Many died or became slaves
Why are some people sad on Australia Day?
Because the Aborigines were badly treated.
Because they miss England.
Because they want to work.
Because it's too hot.
How many people live in Australia?
26 million
5 million
50 million
10 million
What are the two national animals of Australia?
koala and alligator
kangaroo and emu
stork and elephant
Tasmanian Devil and wallaby
Does everybody in Australia celebrate Australia Day?
yes
no
When did Captain Arthur Phillip found the first Australian colony?
1788
1688
1888
1988
What do the three colors of the Aboriginal flag mean?
tennis ball, darkness, flowers
sun, people, land
egg, coal, blood
When is Australia Day celebrated?
February 26
December 26
January 25
January 26
What do people usually eat on Australia Day?
Pizza
French fries
Barbecue
Raclette
How many ships came to Australia in 1788?
7
11
3
20
Are there more kangaroos than people in Australia?
Yes, there are 50 million
No, there are only 100,000 left
Where was Captain Cook from?
England
Germany
The USA
New Zealand
What were the first people in Australia called?
Maori
Indians
Inuit
Aborigines
What is the capital city of Australia?
Sydney
Melbourne
Canberra
Perth