Australia and Its People: Australia citizenship test questions
Practice questions for the Australia citizenship test.
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20 free sample questions
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1.What is the capital city of Australia?
- Sydney
- Canberra
- Brisbane
- Melbourne
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Answer: Canberra
Canberra is the national capital, in the Australian Capital Territory. Sydney is the largest city, but it is the capital of New South Wales.
From the official guide: “Canberra is Australia’s capital city” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
2.On what date is Anzac Day commemorated each year?
- 26 January
- 25 April
- 1 January
- 11 November
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Answer: 25 April
Anzac Day is a solemn day of remembrance. It honours all Australians who served and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
From the official guide: “Anzac Day is commemorated on 25 April each year.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
3.What is Australia’s national flower?
- The waratah
- The golden wattle
- The eucalyptus blossom
- The kangaroo paw
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Answer: The golden wattle
The golden wattle is a small tree that grows mainly in south-eastern Australia. Its green and gold are also the national colours.
From the official guide: “Australia’s national flower is the golden wattle.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
4.On what date is Australia Day celebrated each year?
- 1 January
- 26 January
- 25 April
- 11 November
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Answer: 26 January
Australia Day is a public holiday in every state and territory. It is the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788.
From the official guide: “On 26 January each year, we celebrate Australia Day.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
5.What is Australia’s national language?
- An Aboriginal language
- Australia has no national language
- English
- English and French
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Answer: English
English is the national language and part of the national identity. Other languages are valued too, including more than 100 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages.
From the official guide: “Australia’s national language is English.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
6.How many states and mainland territories does Australia have?
- Five states and three mainland territories
- Seven states and one mainland territory
- Six states and two mainland territories
- Eight states and no territories
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Answer: Six states and two mainland territories
The Commonwealth of Australia is a federation of six states and two mainland territories. Each has its own capital city.
From the official guide: “There are six states and two mainland territories.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
7.In what year were the separate colonies united into the Commonwealth of Australia?
- 1851
- 1901
- 1967
- 1788
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Answer: 1901
In 1901 the colonies became a federation of states. The national parliament, government and High Court were set up under the new Constitution.
From the official guide: “In 1901, the separate colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
8.What are Australia’s national colours?
- Blue and gold
- Green and gold
- Blue, white and red
- Black, red and yellow
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Answer: Green and gold
Green and gold are the colours of the golden wattle. The uniforms of national sports teams are usually in these colours.
From the official guide: “Australia’s national colours are green and gold” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
9.Which is the largest state in Australia?
- Victoria
- Western Australia
- Queensland
- New South Wales
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Answer: Western Australia
Western Australia is the largest state, and Queensland the second largest. Perth is the capital of Western Australia.
From the official guide: “Western Australia is the largest state.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
10.What is the name of Australia’s national anthem?
- Waltzing Matilda
- Advance Australia Fair
- God Save the King
- I Am Australian
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Answer: Advance Australia Fair
The anthem is sung on occasions of national importance. These include citizenship ceremonies and major sporting events.
From the official guide: “‘Advance Australia Fair’ is Australia’s national anthem.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
11.Who are Australia’s first inhabitants?
- Chinese gold miners
- The British settlers of 1788
- European migrants after World War II
- The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
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Answer: The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were here long before European settlement. They have the oldest continuous cultures and traditions in the world.
From the official guide: “Australia’s first inhabitants are the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
12.On what date did the First Fleet arrive from Great Britain?
- 26 January 1851
- 26 January 1788
- 25 April 1915
- 1 January 1901
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Answer: 26 January 1788
European settlement began when the First Fleet arrived on 26 January 1788. That date is now marked each year as Australia Day.
From the official guide: “arrived from Great Britain on 26 January 1788” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
13.On the Australian Aboriginal Flag, what does the yellow circle represent?
- Gold
- The moon
- The desert
- The sun
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Answer: The sun
The Aboriginal Flag is black, red and yellow. Black represents the Aboriginal peoples, red the earth, and the yellow circle the sun.
From the official guide: “The yellow circle represents the sun.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
14.Who was the first Governor of the colony of New South Wales?
- Sir Henry Parkes
- Captain James Cook
- Lachlan Macquarie
- Captain Arthur Phillip
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Answer: Captain Arthur Phillip
Captain Arthur Phillip was the first Governor of New South Wales. The colony survived and grew as more convicts and free settlers arrived.
From the official guide: “The first Governor of the colony of New South Wales was Captain Arthur Phillip.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
15.Which was the first colony established by the British?
- New South Wales
- Victoria
- Tasmania
- Queensland
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Answer: New South Wales
New South Wales was the first British colony. Its capital, Sydney, is the nation’s largest city.
From the official guide: “New South Wales was the first colony established by the British.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
16.In what year did the gold rush begin in New South Wales and Victoria?
- 1851
- 1901
- 1788
- 1915
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Answer: 1851
Gold was discovered in 1851 and people came from all around the world. In ten years Australia’s population more than doubled.
From the official guide: “In 1851, a ‘gold rush’ began” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
17.Which is the smallest state in Australia?
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
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Answer: Tasmania
Tasmania is the smallest state and is separated from the mainland by the Bass Strait. Victoria is the smallest of the mainland states.
From the official guide: “Tasmania is the smallest state, separated from the mainland by the Bass Strait.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
18.Uluru is an icon of which part of Australia?
- Western Australia
- Queensland
- The Northern Territory
- South Australia
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Answer: The Northern Territory
The Northern Territory has a tropical north and dry red desert in the south. Its icons include Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon.
From the official guide: “Northern Territory icons include Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
19.Anyone can deliver an Acknowledgement of Country.
- True
- False
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Answer: True
A Welcome to Country is performed by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander custodian of the local region. An Acknowledgement of Country can be given by anyone, usually the chair of a meeting.
From the official guide: “Anyone can deliver an Acknowledgement of Country.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
20.Which two animals support the shield on the Commonwealth Coat of Arms?
- An emu and a wombat
- A koala and a kookaburra
- A kangaroo and an emu
- A kangaroo and a koala
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Answer: A kangaroo and an emu
The Coat of Arms is the official symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia. A kangaroo and an emu, both native animals, stand on each side of the shield.
From the official guide: “A kangaroo and an emu support the shield on each side.” Official source, checked October 14, 2026
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- To pass the Australian citizenship test you need 15 correct answers out of 20 (75%).
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