Australian Culture MCQs

Australian Cultural Influencers MCQs with Answer

Who is known as the “Crocodile Hunter” and was a prominent wildlife conservationist?

a) Steve Irwin
b) Hugh Jackman
c) Paul Hogan
d) Nicole Kidman
Answer: a) Steve Irwin
Which Australian actor starred in “Mad Max: Fury Road” and “The Dark Knight Rises”?

a) Chris Hemsworth
b) Hugh Jackman
c) Russell Crowe
d) Tom Hardy
Answer: d) Tom Hardy
Which musician was a part of the iconic Australian band AC/DC?

a) Angus Young
b) Bon Scott
c) Michael Hutchence
d) Keith Urban
Answer: a) Angus Young
Who is the acclaimed Australian author of the book “The Book Thief?

a) Markus Zusak
b) Tim Winton
c) Peter Carey
d) Liane Moriarty
Answer: a) Markus Zusak
Which Australian model became a Victoria’s Secret Angel and appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue?

a) Elle Macpherson
b) Miranda Kerr
c) Abbey Lee Kershaw
d) Gemma Ward
Answer: b) Miranda Kerr
Who is considered the founding father of Australian cinema and directed the film “The Story of the Kelly Gang” in 1906?

a) Peter Weir
b) Charles Chauvel
c) George Miller
d) Baz Luhrmann
Answer: b) Charles Chauvel
Which Australian comedian created the character Dame Edna Everage?

a) Barry Humphries
b) Rebel Wilson
c) Chris Lilley
d) Tim Minchin
Answer: a) Barry Humphries
Who is the Australian musician known for hits like “Somebody That I Used to Know”?

a) Vance Joy
b) Gotye
c) Sia
d) Tame Impala
Answer: b) Gotye
Which Australian swimmer won seven Olympic gold medals and set multiple world records?

a) Ian Thorpe
b) Grant Hackett
c) Michael Klim
d) Kieren Perkins
Answer: a) Ian Thorpe
Who is the Indigenous Australian musician known for his didgeridoo playing and promoting Aboriginal culture?

a) Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu
b) Archie Roach
c) Jessica Mauboy
d) Christine Anu
Answer: a) Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu
Which Australian chef is known for his cooking shows like “MasterChef Australia” and “MasterChef Junior?

a) Curtis Stone
b) Matt Preston
c) George Calombaris
d) Gary Mehigan
Answer: d) Gary Mehigan
Who is the Australian fashion designer known for creating the iconic wrap dress?

a) Collette Dinnigan
b) Akira Isogawa
c) Carla Zampatti
d) Diane von Furstenberg
Answer: d) Diane von Furstenberg
Which Australian artist is known for his hyper-realistic paintings, including the series “The Ned Kelly Paintings”?

a) Brett Whiteley
b) Sidney Nolan
c) Jeffrey Smart
d) Ben Quilty
Answer: b) Sidney Nolan
Who is the Australian TV presenter known for hosting “The Project” and “Rove Live”?

a) Rove McManus
b) Dave Hughes
c) Carrie Bickmore
d) Hamish Blake
Answer: a) Rove McManus
Which Australian author penned the popular fantasy series “Obernewtyn Chronicles”?

a) Isobelle Carmody
b) John Marsden
c) Garth Nix
d) Melina Marchetta
Answer: a) Isobelle Carmody
Who is the Australian actress known for her roles in “Mulholland Drive” and “Bird Box”?

a) Naomi Watts
b) Cate Blanchett
c) Rose Byrne
d) Emily Browning
Answer: a) Naomi Watts
Which Australian director helmed the film “Lion,” based on the true story of Saroo Brierley?

a) George Miller
b) Baz Luhrmann
c) Phillip Noyce
d) Garth Davis
Answer: d) Garth Davis
Who is the Australian musician known for his song “Torn” and as the lead singer of Savage Garden?

a) Darren Hayes
b) Guy Sebastian
c) Daniel Johns
d) Ricki-Lee Coulter
Answer: a) Darren Hayes
Which Australian actor portrayed Wolverine in the “X-Men” film series?

a) Hugh Jackman
b) Eric Bana
c) Heath Ledger
d) Joel Edgerton
Answer: a) Hugh Jackman
Who is the Australian playwright behind “The Removalists” and “Don’s Party”?

a) David Williamson
b) Michael Gow
c) Andrew Bovell
d) Louis Nowra
Answer: a) David Williamson
Which Australian singer-songwriter won multiple Grammy Awards for her album “1000 Forms of Fear”?

a) Delta Goodrem
b) Jessica Mauboy
c) Sia
d) Tina Arena
Answer: c) Sia
Who is the Australian scientist and conservationist known for her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees?

a) Jane Goodall
b) Terri Irwin
c) Bindi Irwin
d) Megan Clark
Answer: a) Jane Goodall
Which Australian TV personality created and hosted the reality show “The Biggest Loser”?

a) Michelle Bridges
b) Ajay Rochester
c) Shannan Ponton
d) Tiffiny Hall
Answer: b) Ajay Rochester
Who is the Australian actor known for his roles in “The Great Gatsby” and “Django Unchained”?

a) Chris Hemsworth
b) Joel Edgerton
c) Russell Crowe
d) Heath Ledger
Answer: b) Joel Edgerton
Which Australian singer-songwriter released the album “Golden” and is known for hits like “Can’t Get You Out of My Head”?

a) Kylie Minogue
b) Natalie Imbruglia
c) Dannii Minogue
d) Ricki-Lee Coulter
Answer: a) Kylie Minogue
Who is the Australian journalist known for her groundbreaking reporting on “Four Corners” and “60 Minutes”?

a) Tracey Spicer
b) Liz Hayes
c) Tara Brown
d) Kate McClymont
Answer: c) Tara Brown
Which Australian actor starred in “The Mentalist” and “The Guardian” and won an Emmy Award for his role in “The Mentalist”?

a) Simon Baker
b) Guy Pearce
c) Eric Bana
d) Alex O’Loughlin
Answer: a) Simon Baker
Who is the Australian singer-songwriter known for her hit “The Day You Went Away” and involvement in the band Euphoria?

a) Natalie Bassingthwaighte
b) Tina Arena
c) Wendy Matthews
d) Gabriella Cilmi
Answer: c) Wendy Matthews
Which Australian author wrote the best-selling novel “The Rosie Project”?

a) Liane Moriarty
b) Markus Zusak
c) Graeme Simsion
d) Tim Winton
Answer: c) Graeme Simsion
Who is the Australian filmmaker behind the movies “Rabbit-Proof Fence” and “The Quiet American?

a) Peter Weir
b) Rachel Perkins
c) Phillip Noyce
d) Gillian Armstrong
Answer: c) Phillip Noyce
Which Australian musician is known for founding the band Midnight Oil and later entering politics?

a) Peter Garrett
b) Nick Cave
c) Tim Rogers
d) Bernard Fanning
Answer: a) Peter Garrett
Who is the Australian actor known for his role as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

a) Chris Hemsworth
b) Liam Hemsworth
c) Luke Hemsworth
d) Hugh Jackman
Answer: a) Chris Hemsworth
Which Australian TV personality hosted the reality show “So You Think You Can Dance Australia?

a) Natalie Bassingthwaighte
b) Dannii Minogue
c) Carrie Bickmore
d) Natalie Imbruglia
Answer: b) Dannii Minogue
Who is the Australian comedian known for his role in “The Hobbit” film series and hosting “The Daily Show”?

a) Jim Jefferies
b) Wil Anderson
c) Chris Lilley
d) John Oliver
Answer: a) Jim Jefferies
Which Australian musician gained international recognition with the song “Chandelier”?

a) Iggy Azalea
b) Tones and I
c) Sia
d) Courtney Barnett
Answer: c) Sia
Who is the Australian journalist known for his investigative reporting on “The Chaser” and “Media Watch”?

a) Andrew Denton
b) Craig Reucassel
c) Chris Bath
d) Paul Barry
Answer: d) Paul Barry
Which Australian actor starred in the films “The King’s Speech” and “The Mad Max” series?

a) Eric Bana
b) Geoffrey Rush
c) Russell Crowe
d) Sam Worthington
Answer: b) Geoffrey Rush
Who is the Australian comedian known for his show “Wilfred” and his role in the film “The Lord of the Rings”?

a) Tim Minchin
b) Jim Jefferies
c) Chris Lilley
d) Jason Gann
Answer: d) Jason Gann

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