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Australia: Geography and History Quiz
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Australia: Geography and History Quiz

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Which country is the world's smallest continent and the 6th largest country?

  • United States
  • Australia (correct)
  • Brazil
  • New Zealand
  • Who navigated and mapped Australia, claiming it for Great Britain?

  • Ferdinand Magellan
  • Christopher Columbus
  • Captain James Cook (correct)
  • Marco Polo
  • Why is the Union Jack on Australia's flag?

  • To symbolize the Aborigines
  • To honor Captain James Cook
  • Due to Australia's British heritage (correct)
  • To represent the Southern Star
  • Which city is the capital of Australia?

    <p>Canberra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the first people to live in Australia?

    <p>Aborigines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Slip on a shirt, Slop on sunscreen, Slap on a hat, Seek shade, Slide on Sunnies' campaign in Australia aims to prevent:

    <p>Skin cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Australia Facts

    • Australia is the world's smallest continent and the 6th largest country.

    Discovery and Colonization

    • Australia was navigated and mapped by Captain James Cook, who claimed it for Great Britain.

    National Flag

    • The Union Jack is on Australia's flag because of the country's historical link to Great Britain.

    Capital City

    • Canberra is the capital of Australia.

    Indigenous Peoples

    • The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were the first to live in Australia.

    Health Campaign

    • The 'Slip on a shirt, Slop on sunscreen, Slap on a hat, Seek shade, Slide on Sunnies' campaign in Australia aims to prevent skin cancer and promote sun safety.

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    Test your knowledge about Australia, the smallest continent but the 6th largest country in the world. Learn about its history, primary language, colonization, and British heritage.

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