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The Symbols of Tasmania Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about the symbols of Tasmania? It is Australia's only island state.

A photo quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
dcpddc478

Time
3 mins

Type
Photo Quiz

Quiz #
397,549

Updated
Dec 21 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
239

Last 3 plays: Matilda22 (5/10), mazza47 (8/10), Guest 149 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The original name of Tasmania was what? Hint

Wellington

Van Diemen's Land

Abel's Land

Nunatak

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the state mineral? Hint

Veal opal

Hamburger opal

Crocoite

Dingoite

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which tree is the state floral emblem? Hint

Tasmanian bluegum

Cooktown orchid

Waratah

Kangaroo paw

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the symbolic animal for Tasmania? Hint

Numbat

Tasmanian devil

Fairy possum

Wombat

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Question 5 of 10

5. The State Motto is "Ubertas et fidelitas" which means what?
Hint

Fertility and Faithfulness

Love and Peace

Freedom and Fidelty

Wine and Beer

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Question 6 of 10

6. This is the Coat of arms of Tasmania.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the longest river in Tasmania? Hint

Mersey River

Rhine River

Derwent River

South Esk River

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Question 8 of 10

8. This is the flag of Tasmania.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. What are the colors of Tasmania? Hint

Green, yellow, maroon

Yellow, white, orange

Black, orange, white

Red, purple, blue

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the largest city in Tasmania? Hint

Launceston

Hobart

Burnie

Melbourne

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The original name of Tasmania was what?

Answer: Van Diemen's Land

The name of Tasmania used to be Van Diemen's Land. It was named after Anthony van Diemen a Dutch colonial governor. It was changed in 1856. The flag on the right is the flag of the Dutch East India Company by which Van Diemen was employed.

2. What is the state mineral?

Answer: Crocoite

Crocoite is red crystal mineral that was discovered in 1763. When ground down into a powder the color changes to yellowish-orange. It is a red lead ore.

3. Which tree is the state floral emblem?

Answer: Tasmanian bluegum

The Tasmanian blue gum is the floral symbol of Tasmania. They have fuzzy white flowers and a peeling bark on their trunks. It was declared the floral emblem in 1962.

4. What is the symbolic animal for Tasmania?

Answer: Tasmanian devil

The Tasmanian devil is an aggressive, carnivorous marsupial. They pretty much only live in Tasmania. They are usually solitary although they defecate in a communal location.

5. The State Motto is "Ubertas et fidelitas" which means what?

Answer: Fertility and Faithfulness

This is Eros the god of "Fertility and Faithfulness" the motto of Tasmania. The motto was adopted in 1917.

6. This is the Coat of arms of Tasmania.

Answer: True

The coat of arms of Tasmania was granted in 1917. It has a shield that is supported by two thylacines. Underneath it says "Ubertas et Fidelitas", which means "Fertility and Faithfulness".

7. What is the longest river in Tasmania?

Answer: South Esk River

The South Esk River, despite its name, is located in the northern regions of Tasmania. It starts near Mathinna, and pours out into Bass Strait. It is crossed by the Trevallyn Dam.

8. This is the flag of Tasmania.

Answer: True

The Tasmanian flag was adopted in 1876. It includes the Union Jack from England and the and State Badge of a red lion in a white circle.

9. What are the colors of Tasmania?

Answer: Green, yellow, maroon

The colors of Tasmania are green, yellow and red. The colors can be seen on the Tasmanian Cricket team, the Tigers.

10. What is the largest city in Tasmania?

Answer: Hobart

The city of Hobart is the largest city and capital of Tasmania. It is the smallest capital city in Australia. It has the Derwent River flowing through it and has Storm Bay and Sullivan's Cove on its boundaries.

Source: Author dcpddc478

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