Canberra - Australia
Questions and Answers
- 1.
In what year did the first white people reach the Canberra area?
- A.
1820
- B.
1901
- C.
1913
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A. 1820Explanation
In 1820, British explorers became the first white people to reach the area.Rate this question:
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- 2.
When was the Commonwealth of Australia established?
- A.
1913
- B.
1901
- C.
1908
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B. 1901Explanation
In 1901, when the Commonwealth of Australia was established, Canberra was still a small rural community.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who won the international design competition to design the national capital?
- A.
Charles R. Scrivener
- B.
Julia Gillard
- C.
Walter Burley Griffin
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C. Walter Burley GriffinExplanation
Walter Burley Griffin's plans won an international competition sponsored by the Australian government.Rate this question:
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- 4.
In which year did construction begin?
- A.
1913
- B.
1911
- C.
1912
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A. 1913Explanation
Construction of the capital began in 1913.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Australian Parliament met in Canberra for the first time in which year?
- A.
1928
- B.
1927
- C.
1926
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B. 1927Explanation
In 1927, the Australian Parliament met in Canberra for the first time.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Who selected the city’s present site?
- A.
Charles R. Scrivener
- B.
Henry Parkes
- C.
Walter Burley Griffin
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A. Charles R. ScrivenerExplanation
Charles R. Scrivener, a New South Wales district surveyor, recommended the city's present site.Rate this question:
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- 7.
In which year was the new Parliament House opened?
- A.
1987
- B.
1989
- C.
1988
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C. 1988Explanation
In 1988, a new Parliament House was built.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which river runs through Canberra?
- A.
Molonglo River
- B.
Murray River
- C.
Murrumbidgee River
Correct Answer
A. Molonglo RiverExplanation
The Molonglo River flows through Canberra.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What is the name of the lake in the central part of the city?
- A.
Lake Eyre
- B.
Lake Burley Griffin
- C.
Lake Eucumbene
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B. Lake Burley GriffinExplanation
A dam on the Molonglo River forms Lake Burley Griffin in the central part of the city.Rate this question:
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- 10.
On 7 November 1928 the Canberra Coat of Arms was granted to the city of Canberra. What is the motto on the Canberra Coat of Arms?
- A.
For the Queen, the Law and the People
- B.
Advance Australia
- C.
Nation’s Capital
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A. For the Queen, the Law and the PeopleExplanation
Its motto is ''Pro Rege, Lege et Grege'', which means ''For the Queen, the Law and the People''.Rate this question:
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