Choose the right variant a, b , c or d. 1. The site of .was selected for the location of the nation's capital in 1908 as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne

1. The site of …….was selected for the location of the nation's capital in 1908 as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne, Australia's two largest cities.

a) Wellington

b) Washington

c) Canberra

d) Dublin

2. It is unusual among Australian cities, being an entirely planned city outside of any state, similar to the …….Federal District of Columbia.

a) American

b) British

c) Irish

d) Swedish

3. The National Museum of Australia established in 2001 records Australia's social history and is one of …….more architecturally daring buildings.

a) Wellington’s

b) Washington’s

c) Canberra’s

d) Dublin’s

4. Lake …….is the site of the Captain James Cook Memorial and the National Carillon.

a) Burley Griffin

b) Ontario

c) Superior

d) Michigan

5. ……. at the University of Canberra is a large two-day music festival.

a) Marblefest

b) Bluefest

c) Timberfest

d) Stonefest

6. The Canberra Nara …….held annually in spring, is a community celebration of the Canberra Nara Sister City relationship.

a) Honey festival

b) Flower festival

c) Candle Festival

d) Candies Festival

7. Parliament House is a constant crowd-pleaser with …….that begin every thirty minutes.

a) package tours

b) car tours

c) free guided tours

d) extreme tours

8. Government House is the official residence of Australia’s……..

a) President

b) Governor General

c) mayor

d) Prime Minister

9. Events and activities conducted at …….in Canberra include receptions; investiture and credential ceremonies; state dinners for visiting Royalty and heads of state; and functions for community and special needs groups.

a) Government House

b) President’s House

c) Parliament

d) Mayor’s House

10. You may see spectacular 360 degree night and day views of Canberra's region from …….and feel the wind in your hair on open viewing platforms.

a) Blue Mountain Tower

b) Black Mountain Tower

c) Great Mountain Tower

d) Rock Mountain Tower

11. In Canberra you can explore the world in miniature at Cockington Green Gardens and see highly detailed ……. buildings and magical landscaped gardens.

a) high

b) impressive

c) ancient

d) miniature

12. The National Carillon is a striking 50 metre tall architectural landmark. It is also an impressive musical instrument with 55 bronze ……., each weighing between seven kilograms and six tonnes.

a) lions

b) doves

c) bells

d) domes

13. Canberra’s ……. is the perfect place to enjoy one of the regular carillon recitals and have a picnic.

a) Aspen Island

b) Long Island

c) Aspen Gardens

d) Aspen Fields

14. ……. is the capital city of Australia. With a population of 367, 000, it is Australia's largest inland city and the ……. city overall.

a) Canberra

b) Wellington

c) tenth-largest

d) eighth-largest

15. …….is located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory(ACT), 280 km (170 mi) south-west of ……., and 660 km (410 mi) north-east of ……..

a) Canberra

b) Wellington

c) Sydney

d) Melbourne

16. The Griffins' plan featured geometric motifs such as ….., ……. and ……., and was centred around axes aligned with significant topographical landmarks in the Australian Capital Territory.

a) circles

b) hexagons

c) rectangles

d) triangles

17. The city's design was heavily influenced by the garden city movement and incorporates significant areas of natural vegetation that have earned ……. the title of the……..

a) Sydney

b) Canberra

c) " bush capital"

d) " garden capital"

18. The growth and development of Canberra were hindered by the …….and the ……., which exacerbated a series of planning disputes and the ineffectiveness of a sequence of bodies that were to oversee the development of the city.

a) Golden Rush

b) Industrial Revolution

c) World Wars

d) Great Depression

19. As the seat of the government of Australia, Canberra is the site of……., the …….and numerous government departments and agencies.

a) Congress

b) Parliament House

c) Juvenile Court

d) High Court

20. Canberra is also the location of many social and cultural institutions of national significance, such as the ….., ….., ….., National Gallery, National Museum and the National Library.

a) Australian War Memorial

b) Australian National University

c) Australian Institute of Sport

d) Australian Institute of Tourism

21. Unlike Washington, however, the ACT has voting representation in the ……., and has its own independent ……. and government, similar to the states.

a) House of Representatives

b) Federal Parliament

c) Legislative Court

d) Legislative Assembly

22. As the city has a high proportion of……., the federal government contributes the largest percentage of Gross State Product and is the largest single ……. in Canberra.

a) public servants

b) public executives

c) employer

d) employee

23. As the seat of government, the unemployment rate in Canberra is lower and the average income ……. than the national average, while property prices are relatively ……., in part due to comparatively restricted development regulations.

a) higher

b) lower

c) high

d) low

24. Many Commonwealth government buildings in Canberra are open to the public, including ……., ……. and ………

a) Congress

b) Parliament House

c) the High Court

d) the Royal Australian Mint.

25. A copy of every book published in …….is required by law to be held by the……...

a) Australia

b) Canada

c) National Library of Australia

d) National Library of Canada

26. Canberra maintains sister-city relationships with both Nara, …….and Beijing, …….

a) Korea

b) India

c) Japan

d) China.

27. Iconic buildings on the Canberra skyline are the monuments in the …….and around ……..

a) Parliamentary Circle

b) Parliamentary Triangle

c) Lake Burley Griffin

d) lake Superior

28. The …….precinct is on the National Heritage List for the …….of its late twentieth century civic buildings, and cohesive landscape setting.

a) High Court-National Gallery

b) High Court-National Hall

c) outstanding exhibition

d) outstanding design

29. The International Flag Display colourfully acknowledges the ……. and those that maintain a ………in the National Capital. The 90 plus flags fly from two offset rows of flagpoles along the promenade between the High Court and the National Library on the southern shore of Lake Burley Griffin.

a) United Nations

b) WTO

c) diplomatic presence

d) diplomatic relations

30. ANZAC Parade is the national capital's major commemorative way. Memorials dedicated to …….and …….service people who've fought and lost lives in war line the length of the Parade.

a) American

b) Australian

c) New Zealand

d) USA

31. All Saints Church in Canberra was erected in 1958 and is famous for its beautiful stained …….and a heritage ……..

a) glass windows

b) ancients attics

c) pipe organ

d) stringed instruments

32. The Anglican Church of St John the Baptist predates the nation's capital by 70 years. The ……., ……. and …….are living reminders of Canberra’s pioneering farming community.

a) church

b) icons

c) graveyard

d) schoolhouse

33. The Ukrainian Orthodox Centre features beautiful mosaics, a small museum featuring Ukrainian arts and crafts, including ……., ……., ……. iconography and objects of religious significance in the Orthodox Christian tradition.

a) icons

b) embroidery

c) wood carving

d) ceramics

34. …….. is a striking 50 metre tall architectural landmark. It is also an impressive musical instrument with 55 bronze ……., each weighing between seven kilograms and six tones.

a) The National Carillon

b) The National Bell

c) bells

d) lions

35. The Australian-American memorial is a 73-metre column topped with an 11-metre …….and……..

a) seagull

b) eagle

c) triangle

d) sphere

36. Floriade is Australia's ……., and is a world-class floral exhibition. More than a million blooms go into the show, which stretches from……..

a) " Celebration of Autumn"

b) " Celebration of Spring"

c) mid April to Mid May

d) mid September to Mid October.

37. At the ……., kids can challenge themselves with……., virtual rowing and other activities.

a) Australian Institute of Tourism

b) Australian Institute of Sport

c) wheelchair basketball

d) mountain climbing

38. Canberra has all sorts of accommodations in town. You can try a quaint bed and breakfast, ……., ……., ……. or a campsite.

a) a luxurious hotel

b) a castle

c) an appartment

d) a youth hostel