Crossing borders - Australia

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Crossing Borders - Australia

THE QUIZ

The winner will get a sandwich (Dutch = tosti) or a hotdog.

How do most people living in the outback earn their money? The answers are in Dutch.

1. door toerisme
2. door landbouw
3. door handelen
4. wordt nergens genoemd

What does the term "outback" refer to?

1. Coastal regions of Australia
2. Remote inland regions of Australia
3. Urban areas of Australia
4. Mountainous regions of Australia

What is the climate like in large areas of the outback in Western Australia?

1. Mild and rainy
2. Extremely harsh
3. Cold and snowy
4. Humid and tropical

Why is the desert heart of Australia often called the 'Red Centre'?

1. Because of its red soil
2. Because of its red buildings
3. Because of its red rivers
4. Because of its red sky

How do people in isolated areas of the outback get medical attention?

1. They visit local hospitals
2. They contact the Royal Flying Doctors
3. They travel to the nearest city
4. They use traditional medicine

How are most children in the outback educated?

1. In local schools
2. By private tutors
3. At home with online classes and homework
4. In boarding schools

How many times can the UK fit into Australia?

1. 32 times
2. 25 times
3. 18 times
4. 12 times

How many people approximately live in Australia?

1. 26 million people
2. 27 million people
3. 28 million people
4. 29 million people

What is the capital of Australia according to the video?

1. Sydney
2. Perth
3. Canberra
4. Is not mentioned in the video

How many people live in the outback of Australia?

1. 30.000
2. 60.000
3. 90.000
4. 120.000

Which landmark is known as the tallest steel arch bridge in the world?

1. Sydney Opera House
2. Great Barrier Reef
3. Uluru
4. Sydney Harbour Bridge

Uluru is also known as … Rock. Fill the blank.

1. King's
2. Ayers
3. Queen's
4. Anungu

What became the largest source of immigrants in Australia in the 21st century?

1. People from Britain
2. People from Europe
3. People from Asia
4. People from North America

Sydney Opera House was designed by a(n) … architect. Fill the blank.

1. American
2. Chinese
3. Korean
4. European

What is the official name of Australia?

1. Republic of Australia
2. Commonwealth of Australia
3. United States of Australia
4. Kingdom of Australia

Australia’s economy is known as the … in the world. Fill the blank.

1. 8th
2. 13th
3. 7th
4. 12th

Who is the Head of State of Australia?

1. Prime Minister
2. Governer-General
3. King Charles III
4. President

What is the national sport of Australia during summer?

1. Swimming
2. Cricket
3. Soccer (AmE) / football (BrE)
4. Rugby

What is the AuE word for “snoep”?

What is the AuE word for “koekje”?

How old is the Australian accent?

1. Around 200 years old
2. Around 250 years old
3. Around 2000 years old
4. Around 2500 years old