HISTORY QUIZ NO. 22 AUSTRALIA BY DECADES

[magpie in the 80's]

"Australian history by the decades."


1. Pre 1770. Europeans had visited Australia prior to Cook, but which of these explorers is believed to have landed first?
A William Dampier B Dirk Hartog C Frederick de Houtman D Frans Thyssen
B) DIRK HARTOG
2. 1770s. In 1770 Captain James Cook claimed the land known as Terra Australis for the British Crown, but what was his main reason for sailing to the South Pacific?
A For a holiday B To observe the transit of Venus from Tahiti C To establish trade relations with China D To prove the existence of the South Pole
B) TO OBSERVE THE TRANSIT OF VENUS FROM TAHITI
3. 1780s. The First Fleet arrived in Sydney in January 1788, but which French explorer was only a few days behind them?
A Abel Tasman B Dirk Hartog C Jean-Francois de La Perouse D William Dampier
C) JEAN-FRANCOIS DE LA PEROUSE
4. 1790s. Which officer of the NSW Corps is credited with creating the wool industry in Australia?
A John Macarthur B William Bligh C Francis Greenway D Ludwig Leichhardt
A) JOHN MACARTHUR
5. 1800-1809. What is the second oldest capital city in Australia?
HOBART
6. 1810s. In 1813 the previously impassable barrier to the west of Sydney was crossed for the first time. What name is given to these mountains, part of the Great Dividing Range?
BLUE MOUNTAINS
7. 1820s. In 1827 a small settlement was made at King George Sound in Western Australia. What did this settlement change its name to in the following year?
ALBANY
8. 1830s. Which island, situated about 700 kilometres north-east of Sydney, was first settled in 1834?
LORD HOWE ISLAND
9. 1840s. Which wife of a British Naval officer was the first woman (besides royalty) to be depicted on an Australian decimal bank note?
CAROLINE CHISHOLM
10. 1850s. What precious commodity was discovered at Bathurst in February 1851 and at Ballarat in June of the same year?
GOLD
11. 1860s. Which variety of apple was developed in Australia in 1868 from Tasmanian crab apples?
A Granny Smith B Toffee apples C Golden Delicious D Pink Lady
A) GRANNY SMITH
12. 1870s. Australia's Aboriginal population has been treated very poorly since the arrival of Europeans, with many being shot or enslaved. In 1876, the last full-blooded Tasmanian Aboriginal died. What was her name?
A Truganini B Wooraddy C Pocahontas D Wybelanna
A) TRUGANINI
13. 1880s. Ned Kelly was hanged on November 11, 1880 in Melbourne for murder and bushranging, but where did his famous last stand against the law occur?
A Longreach, Queensland B Jerilderie, New South Wales C Glenrowan, Victoria D Wangaratta, Victoria
C) GLENROWAN VICTORIA
14. 1890s. 1894 was a very turbulent year in Australian history. A strike by a group of workers brought violence, death, arson and even piracy! What type of workers went on strike?
SHEARERS
15. 1900s. Which author published her first novel, "My Brilliant Career", in 1901?
MILES FRANKLIN
16. 1910s. At the disastrous WW1 campaign in Gallipoli, Turkey, a British soldier named John Simpson Kirkpatrick went down in Australasian history for his rescuing of wounded troops under fire. Who was his companion?
A DONKEY
17. 1920s. When Charles Kingsford-Smith and Charles Ulm made the first trans-Pacific flight in 1928, what astronomical name did they give to their aeroplane?
SOUTHERN CROSS
18. 1930s. In 1931, a paramilitary group called the 'New Guard' was established to protect the country from "communists, anarchists and other wreckers". When the Sydney Harbour Bridge was being opened in 1932 New Guard member Captain de Groot charged out of the crowd on his horse and slashed the ribbon with a sword. Which dignitary had the honour of cutting the hastily-mended ribbon?
JACK LANG NSW PREMIER
19. 1940s. In 1948, Prime Minister Ben Chifley launched Australia's first locally mass-produced car, the Holden. What was the 'official' model designation for the car more commonly known as the 'FX'?
A Canbra B 3801 C Emu D 48-215
D) 48-215
20. 1950s. In 1953, Mervyn Victor Richardson invented which Australian icon in his backyard shed?
VICTA LAWNMOWER
21. 1960s. Which of these men succeeded Sir Robert Menzies as Australian Prime Minister, and is remembered for his quote "All the way with L.B.J.", referring to the Australian involvement in Vietnam?
A Billy McMahon B Harold Holt C Bill Snedden D John Curtin
B) HAROLD HOLT
22. 1970s. What was the name of the cyclone that destroyed Darwin in 1974?
TRACY
23. 1980s. In 1983, Australia finally claimed a trophy that had been in American hands for over 130 years. What yacht defeated Dennis Connor and his yacht 'Liberty'?
AUSTRALIA II
24. 1990s. In 1999, a referendum was held in Australia. What was the issue that was voted on, and rejected?
AUSTRALIA BECOMING A REPUBLIC
25. 2000s. At the Sydney Olympic Games, held in 2000, six famous Australian sportswomen carried the torch around the arena prior to Cathy Freeman lighting the Olympic Flame. One of these women was in a wheelchair because of Multiple Sclerosis. Who is she?
BETTY CUTHBERT

[Footy Chick]

2. 1770s. In 1770 Captain James Cook claimed the land known as Terra Australis for the British Crown, but what was his main reason for sailing to the South Pacific?
C To establish trade relations with China

3. 1780s. The First Fleet arrived in Sydney in January 1788, but which French explorer was only a few days behind them?
A Abel Tasman

4. 1790s. Which officer of the NSW Corps is credited with creating the wool industry in Australia?
A John Macarthur

5. 1800-1809. HOBART

6. 1810s. In 1813 the previously impassable barrier to the west of Sydney was crossed for the first time. What name is given to these mountains, part of the Great Dividing Range?

The Blue Mountains

7. 1820s. In 1827 a small settlement was made at King George Sound in Western Australia. What did this settlement change its name to in the following year? Perth?

10. 1850s. GOLD

11. 1860s. Which variety of apple was developed in Australia in 1868 from Tasmanian crab apples?
C Golden Delicious

12. 1870s. Australia's Aboriginal population has been treated very poorly since the arrival of Europeans, with many being shot or enslaved. In 1876, the last full-blooded Tasmanian Aboriginal died. What was her name?
A Truganini

13. 1880s. Ned Kelly was hanged on November 11, 1880 in Melbourne for murder and bushranging, but where did his famous last stand against the law occur?
C Glenrowan, Victoria

15. 1900s. Dorethea McKellar?

16. 1910s. At the disastrous WW1 campaign in Gallipoli, Turkey, a British soldier named John Simpson Kirkpatrick went down in Australasian history for his rescuing of wounded troops under fire. Who was his companion? Weary Dunlop?

17. 1920s. When Charles Kingsford-Smith and Charles Ulm made the first trans-Pacific flight in 1928, what astronomical name did they give to their aeroplane? Southern Cross


20. 1950s. In 1953, Mervyn Victor Richardson invented which Australian icon in his backyard shed? The lawnmower


22. 1970s. Tracey

23. 1980s. In 1983, Australia finally claimed a trophy that had been in American hands for over 130 years. What yacht defeated Dennis Connor and his yacht 'Liberty'? Australia II

24. 1990s. In 1999, a referendum was held in Australia. What was the issue that was voted on, and rejected? To become a republic

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Q19 - D

[magpie in the 80's]

Q19 - D

CORRECT GDB

[magpie in the 80's]

2. 1770s. In 1770 Captain James Cook claimed the land known as Terra Australis for the British Crown, but what was his main reason for sailing to the South Pacific?
C To establish trade relations with China ....INCORRECT
3. 1780s. The First Fleet arrived in Sydney in January 1788, but which French explorer was only a few days behind them?
A Abel Tasman ....

4. 1790s. Which officer of the NSW Corps is credited with creating the wool industry in Australia?
A John Macarthur

5. 1800-1809. HOBART

6. 1810s. In 1813 the previously impassable barrier to the west of Sydney was crossed for the first time. What name is given to these mountains, part of the Great Dividing Range?

The Blue Mountains

7. 1820s. In 1827 a small settlement was made at King George Sound in Western Australia. What did this settlement change its name to in the following year? Perth?.....

10. 1850s. GOLD

11. 1860s. Which variety of apple was developed in Australia in 1868 from Tasmanian crab apples?
C Golden Delicious ......

12. 1870s. Australia's Aboriginal population has been treated very poorly since the arrival of Europeans, with many being shot or enslaved. In 1876, the last full-blooded Tasmanian Aboriginal died. What was her name?
A Truganini

13. 1880s. Ned Kelly was hanged on November 11, 1880 in Melbourne for murder and bushranging, but where did his famous last stand against the law occur?
C Glenrowan, Victoria

15. 1900s. Dorethea McKellar?......

16. 1910s. At the disastrous WW1 campaign in Gallipoli, Turkey, a British soldier named John Simpson Kirkpatrick went down in Australasian history for his rescuing of wounded troops under fire. Who was his companion? Weary Dunlop?........

17. 1920s. When Charles Kingsford-Smith and Charles Ulm made the first trans-Pacific flight in 1928, what astronomical name did they give to their aeroplane? Southern Cross


20. 1950s. In 1953, Mervyn Victor Richardson invented which Australian icon in his backyard shed? The lawnmower


22. 1970s. Tracey

23. 1980s. In 1983, Australia finally claimed a trophy that had been in American hands for over 130 years. What yacht defeated Dennis Connor and his yacht 'Liberty'? Australia II

24. 1990s. In 1999, a referendum was held in Australia. What was the issue that was voted on, and rejected? To become a republic

ALL OTHERS CORRECT FC

[Dirko]

1. Dirk Hartog
2. To observe the transit of Venus from Tahiti
3. Jean-Francois de La Perouse
4. John Macarthur
5. Hobart
6. Blue Mountains
7. Albany
8. Norfolk
10. Gold
11. Granny Smith
12. Truganini
13. Glenrowan, Victoria
16. Donkey
17. Southern Cross
19. 48-215
20. Lawnmower
21. Billy McMahon
22. Tracy
23. Australia II
24. Republic

[magpie in the 80's]

1. Dirk Hartog
2. To observe the transit of Venus from Tahiti
3. Jean-Francois de La Perouse
4. John Macarthur
5. Hobart
6. Blue Mountains
7. Albany
8. Norfolk
10. Gold
11. Granny Smith
12. Truganini
13. Glenrowan, Victoria
16. Donkey
17. Southern Cross
19. 48-215
20. Lawnmower
21. Billy McMahon
22. Tracy
23. Australia II
24. Republic

ALL OTHERS CORRECT SJABC

[Dirko]

8 Lord Howe

[magpie in the 80's]

8 Lord Howe

CORRECT SJABC

[Dirko]

Hooray !!

[magpie in the 80's]

Hooray !!

just need to finish the last few sjabc

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25) Betty Cuthbert

[magpie in the 80's]

25) Betty Cuthbert

CORRECT SPELLY

[Leaping Lindner]

9. Caroline Chisholm (The original $5)
14. Shearers
15. Miles Franklin
18. Jack Lang (NSW Premier at the time)
21. Harold Holt (when Johnson visited Australia in 66)
25. Betty Cuthbert

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[magpie in the 80's]

9. Caroline Chisholm (The original $5)
14. Shearers
15. Miles Franklin
18. Jack Lang (NSW Premier at the time)
21. Harold Holt (when Johnson visited Australia in 66)
25. Betty Cuthbert

More Aussie Quizzes please Mr Magpie

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[magpie in the 80's]

"Australian history by the decades."


1. Pre 1770. Europeans had visited Australia prior to Cook, but which of these explorers is believed to have landed first?
A William Dampier B Dirk Hartog C Frederick de Houtman D Frans Thyssen
B) DIRK HARTOG
2. 1770s. In 1770 Captain James Cook claimed the land known as Terra Australis for the British Crown, but what was his main reason for sailing to the South Pacific?
A For a holiday B To observe the transit of Venus from Tahiti C To establish trade relations with China D To prove the existence of the South Pole
B) TO OBSERVE THE TRANSIT OF VENUS FROM TAHITI
3. 1780s. The First Fleet arrived in Sydney in January 1788, but which French explorer was only a few days behind them?
A Abel Tasman B Dirk Hartog C Jean-Francois de La Perouse D William Dampier
C) JEAN-FRANCOIS DE LA PEROUSE
4. 1790s. Which officer of the NSW Corps is credited with creating the wool industry in Australia?
A John Macarthur B William Bligh C Francis Greenway D Ludwig Leichhardt
A) JOHN MACARTHUR
5. 1800-1809. What is the second oldest capital city in Australia?
HOBART
6. 1810s. In 1813 the previously impassable barrier to the west of Sydney was crossed for the first time. What name is given to these mountains, part of the Great Dividing Range?
BLUE MOUNTAINS
7. 1820s. In 1827 a small settlement was made at King George Sound in Western Australia. What did this settlement change its name to in the following year?
ALBANY
8. 1830s. Which island, situated about 700 kilometres north-east of Sydney, was first settled in 1834?
LORD HOWE ISLAND
9. 1840s. Which wife of a British Naval officer was the first woman (besides royalty) to be depicted on an Australian decimal bank note?
CAROLINE CHISHOLM
10. 1850s. What precious commodity was discovered at Bathurst in February 1851 and at Ballarat in June of the same year?
GOLD
11. 1860s. Which variety of apple was developed in Australia in 1868 from Tasmanian crab apples?
A Granny Smith B Toffee apples C Golden Delicious D Pink Lady
A) GRANNY SMITH
12. 1870s. Australia's Aboriginal population has been treated very poorly since the arrival of Europeans, with many being shot or enslaved. In 1876, the last full-blooded Tasmanian Aboriginal died. What was her name?
A Truganini B Wooraddy C Pocahontas D Wybelanna
A) TRUGANINI
13. 1880s. Ned Kelly was hanged on November 11, 1880 in Melbourne for murder and bushranging, but where did his famous last stand against the law occur?
A Longreach, Queensland B Jerilderie, New South Wales C Glenrowan, Victoria D Wangaratta, Victoria
C) GLENROWAN VICTORIA
14. 1890s. 1894 was a very turbulent year in Australian history. A strike by a group of workers brought violence, death, arson and even piracy! What type of workers went on strike?
SHEARERS
15. 1900s. Which author published her first novel, "My Brilliant Career", in 1901?
MILES FRANKLIN
16. 1910s. At the disastrous WW1 campaign in Gallipoli, Turkey, a British soldier named John Simpson Kirkpatrick went down in Australasian history for his rescuing of wounded troops under fire. Who was his companion?
A DONKEY
17. 1920s. When Charles Kingsford-Smith and Charles Ulm made the first trans-Pacific flight in 1928, what astronomical name did they give to their aeroplane?
SOUTHERN CROSS
18. 1930s. In 1931, a paramilitary group called the 'New Guard' was established to protect the country from "communists, anarchists and other wreckers". When the Sydney Harbour Bridge was being opened in 1932 New Guard member Captain de Groot charged out of the crowd on his horse and slashed the ribbon with a sword. Which dignitary had the honour of cutting the hastily-mended ribbon?
JACK LANG NSW PREMIER
19. 1940s. In 1948, Prime Minister Ben Chifley launched Australia's first locally mass-produced car, the Holden. What was the 'official' model designation for the car more commonly known as the 'FX'?
A Canbra B 3801 C Emu D 48-215
D) 48-215
20. 1950s. In 1953, Mervyn Victor Richardson invented which Australian icon in his backyard shed?
VICTA LAWNMOWER
21. 1960s. Which of these men succeeded Sir Robert Menzies as Australian Prime Minister, and is remembered for his quote "All the way with L.B.J.", referring to the Australian involvement in Vietnam?
A Billy McMahon B Harold Holt C Bill Snedden D John Curtin
B) HAROLD HOLT
22. 1970s. What was the name of the cyclone that destroyed Darwin in 1974?
TRACY
23. 1980s. In 1983, Australia finally claimed a trophy that had been in American hands for over 130 years. What yacht defeated Dennis Connor and his yacht 'Liberty'?
AUSTRALIA II
24. 1990s. In 1999, a referendum was held in Australia. What was the issue that was voted on, and rejected?
AUSTRALIA BECOMING A REPUBLIC
25. 2000s. At the Sydney Olympic Games, held in 2000, six famous Australian sportswomen carried the torch around the arena prior to Cathy Freeman lighting the Olympic Flame. One of these women was in a wheelchair because of Multiple Sclerosis. Who is she?
BETTY CUTHBERT

END OF QUIZ