Cultural Mixology’s Australia Quiz by John | Dec 6, 2023 | 0 comments Cultural Mixology's Australia Quiz The name Australia comes from the words Terra Australis Incognita, which mean: Smallest continent on earth Land of gold Big desert island Unknown land of the south None Australia is comprised of how many states and territories? 3 states and 6 territories 6 states and 10 territories 6 states and 8 territories 8 states and 10 territories None How many time zones does Australia have? 1 2 3 4 None The capital of Australia is: Canberra Sydney Melbourne Perth None The “tall poppy” in Australia is: The national flower Someone who puts on a superior air A variety of food seasoning The highest mountain in the country None Which of the following is NOT true about ANZAC Day, one of Australia’s most important national holidays: It is celebrated on April 25th. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand military forces during WWI. It is a day to reflect on the memory of all Australians and New Zealanders who have lost their lives in military operations. It signifies the day that Australian and New Zealand forces won the battle at Gallipoli. None In Australian Aboriginal culture, what is the significance of a "Dreamtime" story, and how is it traditionally passed down through generations? Dreamtime stories are creation myths that explain the origins of the world and are passed down orally through storytelling, songs, and art. Dreamtime stories are historical accounts that are written down and preserved in ancient manuscripts. Dreamtime stories are moral tales used to teach children about proper behavior, documented in cave paintings. Dreamtime stories are a collection of poems that celebrate nature and are shared during community gatherings in written form. None Click below to see your results! Time's up Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Type in the text displayed above
