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.

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

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

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   2. What is Australia's national flower?

   The golden wattle.The waratah.The kangaroo paw.

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   3. What is the capital city of Australia?

   Sydney.Canberra.Melbourne.

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   4. Which day of the year is Australia Day?

   25 April.1 January.26 January.

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   5. What do we remember on Anzac Day?

   The landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli, Turkey.The arrival of the first free settlers from Great Britain.The founding of the Australian Federation.

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   6. Which of these is a national symbol of Australia?

   The Southern Cross.The maple leaf.The bald eagle.

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   7. Who were the first inhabitants of Australia?

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

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