The Flag of Canada has what emblem on it?
A Maple leaf

John Cabot explored and claimed the North Atlantic coast of Canada for Henry VII of England in 1497. What nationality was Cabot?
Italian

Canada is the second largest country in the world, but in terms of land area it is only fourth. Why?
It has the largest proportion of freshwater lakes in the world.

Who was elected Prime Minister at the 42nd General Election of 2015?
Justin Trudeau

How many stars are on the Australian flag?
6

On what date is 'Australia Day' celebrated?
26 January

What is the highest mountain of the Australian continent and territories?
Mount McClintock

What is a baby Koala known as?
Joey

Which Australia born actor played the speech therapist in The King's Speech?
Geoffrey Rush

In which city was Kylie Minogue born?
Melbourne

The questions and answers within this quiz were verified and updated in July 2020.

Which lake is divided amongst four African countries and is estimated to be the second largest freshwater lake by volumne in the world?

Lake Tanganyika

Peter Carl Faberge, Vladimir Nabokov and Vladimir Putin were all born in which Russian city?

Saint Petersburg

Which country is the world's top producer of black pepper?
a) Vietnam b) India c) China

The questions and answers within this quiz were verified and updated in July 2020.

Which former American sportsman and star of 'The Last Dance' documentary is best known by his initials MJ?

Michael Jordan

David, Pieta, The Last Judgement and the Sistine Chapel Ceiling are notable works by which Italian sculptor, painter and architect and poet?

Michelangelo

Born in Salzburg in 1756, which prolific composer also had the middle name Amadeus?

Greg Norman is an Australian golfer. What if his nickname?

The Great White Shark (or The Shark)

American military man who was brought to the publics awareness during the Gulf war where he had the nickname 'Stormin Norman'.

Norman Schwarzkopf

English architect responsible for designing many iconic buildings around the world, amongst them 'The Gherkin' in London.

Norman Foster