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Australia Day Quiz
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In recent years, Australia Day has become an increasingly controversial holiday.

Answer the 10 questions in our Australia Quiz to understand the controversy and test your knowledge of Australia, as whatever form it takes, Australia deserves a national day to celebrate this fascinating country. 
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What does January 26 actually signify?
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Captain James Cook names 'New South Wales' in 1770.
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Marks the arrival of the First Fleet of British Ships at Port Jackson, New South Wales in 1788, and the raising of the Flag of Great Britain by Captain Arthur Phillip.
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The crew of the Duyfken, captained by Dutch navigator Willem Janszoon, become the first Europeans to meet with Aboriginal people in 1606.
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When did Australia Day officially become a public holiday for all states and territories on January 26th?
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1789
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1836
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1994
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Which of the following is NOT a name for the counter-observance marked by Australian Aboriginals on January 26th?
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Invasion Day
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Day of Mourning
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First Landing Day
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Survival Day
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What is the capital city of Australia?
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Sydney
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Melbourne
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Brisbane
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Canberra
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Which iconic natural landmark is located in the Northern Territory of Australia?
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Great Barrier Reef
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Uluru (Ayers Rock)
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Twelve Apostles
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Sydney Opera House
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Which iconic rock art site, featuring ancient Aboriginal rock paintings, is located in the Northern Territory?
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Grampians National Park
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Blue Mountains National Park
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Kakadu National Park
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Purnululu National Park
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Which Australian state is home to the famous wine regions of Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale?
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New South Wales
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South Australia
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Victoria
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Tasmania
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Which Australian state is known as the "Sunshine State"?
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Queensland
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New South Wales
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Victoria
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Western Australia
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Which of these animals is not indigenous to Australia?
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Kangaroo
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Wombat
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Koala
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Kiwi Bird
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What country, other than Australia, celebrates a national public holiday on January 26?
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India
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Portgual
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New Zealand
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France
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