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Quiz about Name That Year Australian History 18201850
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Name That Year - Australian History: 1820-1850 Quiz

Australia is not an old country by world standards, but can you name the year from the given events that occurred in Australia's history? All multiple choice.

A multiple-choice quiz by Engadine. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Engadine
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
138,461
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Difficult
Avg Score
4 / 10
Plays
577
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Question 1 of 10
1. In what year did the Sydney Botanic Gardens first open to the public? Hint


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2. In what year of the 1800's did Lachlan Macquarie die, at the age of 62? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. In what year of the 1840's did the Australian Museum first open a zoo in Hyde Park? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. In what year was chloroform first used as an anaesthetic in Australia? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. In what year of the 1800's did Sir Joseph Banks die, at the age of 77? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. In what year did Dr H J Lindeman first establish a vineyard in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. In what year of the 1840's did John Fairfax buy the then "Sydney Herald" newspaper? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. In what year of the 1830's was the first race meeting held at Randwick in Sydney? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. In what year of the 1800's did Governor Macquarie resign from office? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. In what year of the 1820's were 'honey bees' first introduced into Australia? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In what year did the Sydney Botanic Gardens first open to the public?

Answer: 1838

 The Sydney Botanic Gardens (now the Royal Botanic Gardens) were established in 1816. Today, the Royal Botanic Gardens remain as Australia's oldest scientific institution and a world leading botanical garden.
2. In what year of the 1800's did Lachlan Macquarie die, at the age of 62?

Answer: 1824

 Lachlan Macquarie served as Governor of New South Wales for over ten years and a lot of what exists in Sydney today was due to Macquarie's vision and leadership!
3. In what year of the 1840's did the Australian Museum first open a zoo in Hyde Park?

Answer: 1849

 Established in 1827, the Australian Museum was originally called the Colonial Museum. It became the Austalian Museum in 1836. Its first 'custodian' was accidently shot while collecting bird specimens at Moreton Bay in 1831!
4. In what year was chloroform first used as an anaesthetic in Australia?

Answer: 1848

 Chloroform was first used as an anaesthetic in 1847 by a Scottish physician and was generally accepted by the English speaking world after 1853, owing to Queen Victoria being administered chloroform during childbirth.
5. In what year of the 1800's did Sir Joseph Banks die, at the age of 77?

Answer: 1820

 "By the discoveries and enterprise of our officers many new countries which know no sovereign and that hold out the most enticing allurements to European adventurers .... none are more inviting than New South Wales", Sir Joseph Banks.
6. In what year did Dr H J Lindeman first establish a vineyard in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales?

Answer: 1843

 A British naval surgeon, Henry John Lindeman first established a vineyard on the Paterson River at Gresford. He believed that wine had medicinal properties and required ageing before it could be properly enjoyed and began exporting his wines in 1858.
7. In what year of the 1840's did John Fairfax buy the then "Sydney Herald" newspaper?

Answer: 1841

 The Fairfax family, in 2003, still own the oldest newspaper in Australia, the Sydney Morning Herald. In 1841, Charles Kemp and John Fairfax bought the Sydney Herald (issued weekly from 1831 and daily from 1840) and added the 'Morning' to its name in 1842.
8. In what year of the 1830's was the first race meeting held at Randwick in Sydney?

Answer: 1833

 Randwick was originally called 'Sandy Course' and was actually relocated to Homebush in 1838 but in 1860 it was moved back to Randwick and has been known as Royal Randwick since 1992, thanks to Queen Elizabeth II.
9. In what year of the 1800's did Governor Macquarie resign from office?

Answer: 1821

 Lachlan Macquarie was Governor of New South Wales from 1810 to 1821. He built many buildings, roads and bridges and began town planning in both New South Wales and Tasmania. Earl Bathurst gave Governor Macquarie permission to resign, after he had repeatedly requested the same, in 1821.
10. In what year of the 1820's were 'honey bees' first introduced into Australia?

Answer: 1822

 A species of European bee was introduced sucessfully in 1822. However, there are over 1,500 species of Australian native bees, approximately ten of which are 'stingless'. The smallest is from Cape York and measures less than 2mm and the largest is from northern New South Wales and measures up to 24mm long!
Source: Author Engadine

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