When did Australia celebrate its Bicentennial?
a) 1986
b) 1990
c) 2000
d) 2020
Answer: a) 1986
Which significant event marked Australia’s Bicentenary?
a) Captain Cook’s arrival
b) Federation of Australia
c) Discovery of gold in Victoria
d) The first European settlement in Australia
Answer: d) The first European settlement in Australia
The primary purpose of the Bicentennial Celebration was to commemorate which historical event?
a) The First Fleet’s arrival
b) The discovery of Australia
c) The formation of the Australian government
d) The signing of the Australian Constitution
Answer: a) The First Fleet’s arrival
Which city hosted the main celebrations for Australia’s Bicentenary?
a) Melbourne
b) Sydney
c) Canberra
d) Brisbane
Answer: b) Sydney
What was the theme of the Bicentennial celebrations in Australia?
a) “Honoring the Indigenous Heritage”
b) “Two Hundred Years of Progress”
c) “Celebrating Diversity and Unity”
d) “Australia: A Journey Through Time
Answer: c) “Celebrating Diversity and Unity”
Which famous tall ship visited Australia during the Bicentennial celebrations?
a) HMS Endeavour
b) USS Constitution
c) HMB Endeavour replica
d) HMS Bounty
Answer: c) HMB Endeavour replica
Which country gifted a collection of ancient treasures to Australia for the Bicentennial celebrations?
a) Greece
b) Egypt
c) China
d) India
Answer: a) Greece
The Bicentennial celebrations included the reenactment of the arrival of which historical figure?
a) Captain Cook
b) William Bligh
c) Arthur Phillip
d) Lachlan Macquarie
Answer: c) Arthur Phillip
What significant event took place in Canberra during the Bicentennial celebrations?
a) Opening of the Australian War Memorial
b) Unveiling of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy
c) Inauguration of Parliament House
d) Launch of the National Gallery of Australia
Answer: c) Inauguration of Parliament House
Who was the Prime Minister of Australia during the Bicentennial year?
a) Bob Hawke
b) Paul Keating
c) Malcolm Fraser
d) John Howard
Answer: a) Bob Hawke
Which international event coincided with Australia’s Bicentenary celebrations?
a) World Expo ’88 in Brisbane
b) Sydney 2000 Olympics bid announcement
c) Commonwealth Games in Melbourne
d) G20 Summit in Canberra
Answer: a) World Expo ’88 in Brisbane
Which indigenous Australian group protested against the Bicentenary celebrations?
a) Koori people
b) Murri people
c) Noongar people
d) Yolngu people
Answer: d) Yolngu people
What was the name of the song released to mark the Bicentenary, becoming one of Australia’s biggest hits?
a) “Land Down Under”
b) “I Still Call Australia Home
c) “Great Southern Land”
d) “Solid Rock”
Answer: b) “I Still Call Australia Home
How many Australian states were there at the time of the Bicentenary?
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7
Answer: c) 6
Who was the Queen of the United Kingdom during Australia’s Bicentennial celebrations?
a) Queen Elizabeth I
b) Queen Mary
c) Queen Elizabeth II
d) Queen Victoria
Answer: c) Queen Elizabeth II
Which Australian iconic building was illuminated as part of the Bicentennial celebrations?
a) Sydney Opera House
b) Parliament House
c) Federation Square
d) Shrine of Remembrance
Answer: a) Sydney Opera House
What symbolic item was part of the Bicentennial celebrations, representing Australia’s colonial history?
a) Shackles
b) Convict uniform
c) A replica of the First Fleet
d) Sovereign’s scepter
Answer: c) A replica of the First Fleet
Who was the indigenous Australian artist commissioned to create a special piece for the Bicentennial celebrations?
a) Albert Namatjira
b) Emily Kame Kngwarreye
c) Rover Thomas
d) Judy Watson
Answer: d) Judy Watson
What was the official motto of the Australian Bicentennial celebrations?
a) “Unity in Diversity”
b) “A New Beginning”
c) “One Nation, Many Stories”
d) “Proud Past, Bright Future”
Answer: a) “Unity in Diversity”
Which special cultural event marked the Bicentennial year, showcasing Australia’s indigenous heritage?
a) Yirrkala Bark Petition
b) Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute
c) Festival of Pacific Arts
d) Dreaming Festival
Answer: d) Dreaming Festival
Who was the Chair of the National Bicentennial Committee?
a) Malcolm Turnbull
b) John Howard
c) Neville Bonner
d) Bob Hawke
Answer: d) Bob Hawke
What was the main focus of the Bicentennial celebrations in Tasmania?
a) Exploring maritime history
b) Honoring indigenous cultures
c) Showcasing convict heritage
d) Celebrating local artists
Answer: c) Showcasing convict heritage
Which international guest attended the Bicentennial celebrations as a representative of the United States?
a) Ronald Reagan
b) George H.W. Bush
c) Jimmy Carter
d) Bill Clinton
Answer: b) George H.W. Bush
Which Australian state launched a major cultural festival as part of the Bicentennial celebrations?
a) Victoria
b) Queensland
c) New South Wales
d) South Australia
Answer: a) Victoria
What was the central event held on January 26, 1988, to mark the Bicentenary?
a) A reenactment of the First Fleet’s arrival
b) A fireworks display at Sydney Harbour
c) A concert featuring international artists
d) The opening of a historical museum
Answer: b) A fireworks display at Sydney Harbour
What was the name of the sailing ship that recreated Captain Cook’s voyage to Australia as part of the Bicentenary?
a) HMS Endeavour
b) Bounty
c) HMS Resolution
d) HMS Adventure
Answer: a) HMS Endeavour
Which environmental initiative was launched during the Bicentennial celebrations to promote conservation?
a) Clean Up Australia Day
b) National Tree Day
c) Earth Hour
d) World Environment Day
Answer: a) Clean Up Australia Day
What significant Australian landmark was renovated and reopened in time for the Bicentenary?
a) Uluru
b) Sydney Harbour Bridge
c) Great Ocean Road
d) St. Mary’s Cathedral
Answer: b) Sydney Harbour Bridge
Which cultural institution was established as part of the Bicentennial celebrations to preserve Australian history?
a) National Museum of Australia
b) Australian War Memorial
c) Australian National Maritime Museum
d) National Gallery of Australia
Answer: a) National Museum of Australia
What significant sporting event took place in Sydney during the Bicentennial year?
a) Rugby World Cup
b) FIFA World Cup
c) Australian Open
d) America’s Cup
Answer: d) America’s Cup
Which musical production was staged to celebrate the Bicentennial?
a) “Les Misérables”
b) “The Phantom of the Opera”
c) “Australia Felix
d) “Matilda the Musical”
Answer: c) “Australia Felix
What was the name of the official anthem for the Australian Bicentenary?
a) “Waltzing Matilda”
b) “Advance Australia Fair
c) “I Am Australian”
d) “God Save the Queen”
Answer: c) “I Am Australian”
Which prominent international leader sent a congratulatory message to Australia for the Bicentennial celebrations?
a) Nelson Mandela
b) Mikhail Gorbachev
c) Margaret Thatcher
d) Pope John Paul II
Answer: c) Margaret Thatcher
What significant economic reform was introduced by the Australian government in the Bicentennial year?
a) Goods and Services Tax (GST)
b) Floating the Australian dollar
c) Introduction of Medicare
d) Privatization of state-owned enterprises
Answer: d) Privatization of state-owned enterprises
What indigenous Australian protest took place during the Bicentennial celebrations in Sydney?
a) Land rights march
b) Tent Embassy establishment
c) Freedom Ride
d) Sorry Day rally
Answer: b) Tent Embassy establishment
Which country’s navy participated in a fleet review during the Bicentennial celebrations in Australia?
a) United States
b) United Kingdom
c) France
d) Japan
Answer: b) United Kingdom
What was the name of the cultural program held in Adelaide as part of the Bicentenary?
a) Festival of Arts and Music
b) Adelaide Biennale
c) Festival of South Australia
d) Adelaide Festival of Arts
Answer: d) Adelaide Festival of Arts
Which Australian monument underwent a major restoration project for the Bicentennial?
a) Kings Park War Memorial
b) Shrine of Remembrance
c) Australian War Memorial
d) Anzac Bridge
Answer: b) Shrine of Remembrance
What was the name of the commemorative coin issued by the Royal Australian Mint for the Bic
