Aussie-ness isn’t measured by who you are, where you come from or how long you’ve been here. It’s made of more important things, like mateship, fairness and the joy of attending a Bunnings sausage sizzle.
Want to know just how Aussie you are? Take this quiz to find out!
1. Galang nguruindhau and gurumba bigi!
These are greetings in Turrbal and Yuggera, two of the Aboriginal languages you may hear while living in Queensland. But how many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language groups were there originally total in the state?
- 5
- 15
- 50
- 150
Keep an eye out for National Reconciliation Week at UQ, an opportunity to learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples histories, cultures and achievements.
Photography by Jesse Smith, Source: Brisbane Content Toolkit
2. Barbie time
Your mates are throwing a backyard barbecue and have asked you to bring along the 'snags'. What do you bring?
- A swimsuit
- A 6-pack of beer
- A package of sausages
- A bag of ice
3. Brissie's main character
What do Brissie locals call the Brisbane River?
- The tan lizard
- The brown snake
- The beige eel
- The bronze worm
4. Mythical mates
The USA has Bigfoot, and Scotland has the Loch Ness monster. Which one of the following is a real Australian mythical creature?
- The Yowie
- The Brollie
- The Chook
- The Doona
5. No backing down
Australia is home to lots of cool and interesting native animals. Which 2 appear on the Australian coat of arms?
- A kangaroo and a crocodile
- A koala and an emu
- A kangaroo and an emu
- A koala and a crocodile
6. Pub games & poppies
It’s ANZAC Day, a public holiday where we remember the soldiers who fought at the battle of Gallipoli. After the dawn service, you head to your local pub and find people playing what traditional game?
- Two-up
- Hackey sack
- Jacks
- Marbles
7. Snack or whack?
Which of these is not a real beloved Aussie foodstuff?
- Chicken salt
- Blooming onion
- Spider
- Fairy bread
8. Crowd goes wild!
You’re at the Boxing Day test cricket match with your mates, and someone in the stands shouts, “Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!” How do you respond?
- “Yes we can!”
- “Win, win, win!”
- “Here we come!”
- “Oi, oi, oi!”
9. True blue or tall tale?
Which of the following is not a real historical Australian event?
- A public pool was named after a prime minister who disappeared while swimming
- Australia fought a war against emus and lost
- The first prime minister of Australia was a sheep shearer
- Vegemite was banned in Victorian prisons
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