Australia and its People Quiz 2026 — Free Practice

Why this quiz matters

• Symbols and commemorative days appear often in the real test.
• Dates such as 26 January, 25 April and 1 January 1901 are high-value revision targets.
• Short quizzes improve recall before you attempt a full timed paper.
• Combine this quiz with our dates-to-remember page for faster memorisation.

1. Part 1 - Australia and its people

   1. Who were the first inhabitants of Australia?

   Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.British settlers.Dutch explorers.

2. Part 1 - Australia and its people

   2. Where are Torres Strait Islander peoples traditionally from?

   Islands between the tip of Queensland and Papua New Guinea.Central Australia.Tasmania only.

3. Part 1 - Australia and its people

   3. When did the First Fleet arrive from Great Britain?

   26 January 1788.1 January 1901.25 April 1915.

4. Part 1 - Australia and its people

   4. What were the first 11 convict ships known as?

   The First Fleet.The Second Fleet.The Gold Rush fleet.

5. Part 1 - Australia and its people

   5. Who was the first Governor of the colony of New South Wales?

   Captain Arthur Phillip.Captain James Cook.Governor Lachlan Macquarie.

6. Part 1 - Australia and its people

   6. When did the separate colonies unite to form the Commonwealth of Australia?

   1 January 1901.26 January 1788.25 April 1915.

7. Part 1 - Australia and its people

   7. In which year was gold discovered, starting a major gold rush in the colonies?

   1851.1788.1901.

8. Part 1 - Australia and its people

   8. What is Australia's national language?

   English.French.Mandarin.

9. Part 1 - Australia and its people

   9. How many states and mainland territories does Australia have?

   Six states and two mainland territories.Five states and three territories.Seven states and one territory.

10. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    10. What is the capital city of Australia?

    Canberra.Sydney.Melbourne.

11. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    11. What is the capital city of New South Wales?

    Sydney.Melbourne.Brisbane.

12. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    12. What is the capital city of Victoria?

    Melbourne.Sydney.Hobart.

13. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    13. What is the capital city of Queensland?

    Brisbane.Perth.Darwin.

14. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    14. What is the capital city of Western Australia?

    Perth.Adelaide.Brisbane.

15. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    15. What is the capital city of South Australia?

    Adelaide.Perth.Hobart.

16. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    16. What is the capital city of Tasmania?

    Hobart.Melbourne.Darwin.

17. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    17. What is the capital city of the Northern Territory?

    Darwin.Canberra.Brisbane.

18. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    18. Which was the first British colony established in Australia?

    New South Wales.Victoria.Queensland.

19. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    19. Which is Australia's largest state?

    Western Australia.Queensland.New South Wales.

20. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    20. Which is the smallest Australian state?

    Tasmania.Victoria.South Australia.

21. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    21. Which body of water separates Tasmania from the mainland?

    Bass Strait.Torres Strait.Coral Sea.

22. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    22. Where is Parliament House located?

    Canberra.Sydney.Melbourne.

23. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    23. Which day of the year is Australia Day?

    26 January.25 April.1 January.

24. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    24. What does Australia Day commemorate?

    The arrival of the First Fleet in 1788.Federation in 1901.The landing at Gallipoli.

25. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    25. On which day is Anzac Day commemorated?

    25 April.26 January.1 January.

26. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    26. What do we remember on Anzac Day?

    The sacrifice of Australians who served and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.The discovery of gold in Victoria.The opening of Parliament House.

27. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    27. What does ANZAC stand for?

    Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.Australian National Zone and Coast.Australia New Zealand Alliance Council.

28. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    28. Where did the ANZACs land on 25 April 1915?

    Gallipoli, Türkiye.Darwin, Australia.Singapore.

29. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    29. What are the colours of the Australian National Flag?

    Blue, white and red.Green and gold.Black, red and yellow.

30. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    30. What does the Union Jack on the Australian National Flag represent?

    Australia's history of British settlement and inherited laws and institutions.Trade with Europe.The six Australian states.

31. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    31. How many points does the Commonwealth Star on the Australian National Flag have?

    Seven.Five.Six.

32. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    32. What does the Commonwealth Star represent?

    The six states and the territories.The Southern Cross.British settlement only.

33. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    33. What group of stars appears on the right of the Australian National Flag?

    The Southern Cross.The Big Dipper.Orion.

34. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    34. What are the colours of the Australian Aboriginal Flag?

    Black, red and yellow.Green, blue, black and white.Blue, white and red.

35. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    35. What does the yellow circle on the Australian Aboriginal Flag represent?

    The sun.The sea.Peace.

36. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    36. What are the colours of the Torres Strait Islander Flag?

    Green, blue, black and white.Black, red and yellow.Blue, white and red.

37. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    37. On the Torres Strait Islander Flag, what do the green stripes represent?

    The land.The sea.Peace.

38. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    38. What is Australia's national flower?

    The golden wattle.The waratah.The kangaroo paw.

39. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    39. What are Australia's national colours?

    Green and gold.Blue and white.Red and black.

40. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    40. What is Australia's national gemstone?

    The opal.The diamond.The sapphire.

41. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    41. What is Australia's national anthem?

    Advance Australia Fair.God Save the King.Waltzing Matilda.

42. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    42. What is the official symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia?

    The Commonwealth Coat of Arms.The Southern Cross alone.The Aboriginal Flag.

43. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    43. Which animals support the shield on the Commonwealth Coat of Arms?

    A kangaroo and an emu.A koala and a wombat.A lion and a unicorn.

44. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    44. What does a Welcome to Country traditionally involve?

    An Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander custodian welcoming visitors to their traditional land.A speech by the Prime Minister only.A court ceremony.

45. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    45. Who can deliver an Acknowledgement of Country?

    Anyone.Only Aboriginal Elders.Only government ministers.

46. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    46. After which referendum were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples included in official population estimates?

    The 1967 Referendum.The 1901 Referendum.The 1851 Referendum.

47. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    47. Early free settlers to Australia came mainly from which places?

    Great Britain and Ireland.China and Japan.The United States and Canada.

48. Part 1 - Australia and its people

    48. Which national institutions are located in Canberra?

    Parliament House and the High Court of Australia.The Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.The Melbourne Cricket Ground.

FAQ