Quiz Aubern

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1. Which state has introduced thecontroversial shark catch and kill policy?• a. Western Australia• b. South Australia• c. Queensland

2. How many medals did Australia win in the2014 Sochi Winter Olympics?

3. At which immigration detention centre did ariot break out last term?• a. Christmas Island

• b. Nauru• c. Manus Island

4. Why were the offices of Channel Seven inSydney raided by Australian Federal Policein February?

• a. reporters had been accused phonehacking

• b. they wanted information on the network’sbid for an interview with Schapelle Corby

• c. they believed they had information about

potential Australian terrorists

5. Which state has introduced “lockout” lawsfor bars and nightclubs?• a. Victoria• b. NewSouthWales• c. Queensland

6. Which province in Ukraine voted tobecome part of Russia last month?

• a. Odessa• b. Crimea• c. Moldova

7. Why were the residents of Morwellconcerned about their health last term?• a. high levels of lead was found in their

water supply• b. smoke from a coal mine fire was

covering the town• c. toxic chemicals from an old army base

were buried under part of the townhad been leaking through the soil

8. What is the name of the Australian thatwon two Oscar awards at this years Academy Awards?• a. Cate Blanchett• b. Catherine Martin• c. Beverley Dunn

9. Which film won the 2014 Oscar for bestpicture?• a. American Hustle• b. Gravity• c. 12 Years a Slave

10.In which country is the world’s highestmountain - Mt Everest?• a. Nepal• b. Pakistan• c. China

11.True or false, when an area is listed as aWorld Heritage Area it cannot be delisted?

12.The Oculus Rift was in the news a lot last

term. What is it?• a. a whaling ship that was accused of

whaling in Australian waters• b. a new science fiction film• c. a virtual reality headset aimed at gamers

13.The International Court of Justice hasordered Japan to stop whaling in whicharea?• a. the Southern Ocean

• b. the South China Sea• c. the Arctic Ocean

14.In which state of America did a hugelandslide destroy the village of SteelheadHaven last month?• a. Colorado• b. Washington• c. West Virginia

15.ANZAC Day was originally established to

commemorate the efforts of Australian andNew Zealand soldiers at the Battle ofGallipoli. What country is Gallipoli in?

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Term 2 Review

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