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Quiz about Interesting Facts about Perth

Interesting Facts about Perth Trivia Quiz

Perth, the capital city of Western Australia, is the most isolated capital city in the world, being over 2,000 miles from the nearest other capital of an Australian state. Here are some questions based on facts about one of Australia's prettiest cities.

A multiple-choice quiz by Mommakat. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Mommakat

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
343,507

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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1. Perth is situated on the banks of the Swan River. In close proximity to the city is a small island in the Swan. What is the name of that island? Hint

Harrison Island

Heirisson Island

Hayman Island

Henderson Island

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2. Overlooking Perth is a very large hill from which a commanding view of the city and its surrounds can be seen. What is the name given to this hill? Hint

Mount Elizabeth

Mount Eliza

Mount Helena

Mount Naturaliste

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3. In close proximity to the coast near Perth are three islands. Garden Island is now a naval base and Rottnest Island a modern holiday resort. What is the name of the third island? Hint

Carter Island

Carnac Island

Seal Island

King Island

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4. By what names are the two major football teams who compete in the Australian Rules Football League known?
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The Bulldogs and the Cats

The Sea Eagles and the Magpies

The Eagles and the Dockers

The Lions and the Tigers

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5. Which sport is played at the Perth sports ground known as The WACA during summer? Hint

Football

Tennis

Baseball

Cricket

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6. Which important person visited Perth in October 2011 to open the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting held there for the first time? Hint

Prince Charles

Queen Elizabeth II

Princess Anne

Barack Obama

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7. Which state government leader was responsible for the installation of the Bell Tower which is situated on the banks of the Swan River on the Perth foreshore? Hint

Sir Charles Court

Richard Court

Colin Barnett

Brian Burke

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8. Which edifice has a commanding position and looks down the length of St. George's Terrace, one of Perth's main thoroughfares? Hint

The Barracks Arch

A statue of Queen Victoria

The State War Memorial

A statue of Yagan, an Aboriginal leader

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9. Each year in August is the annual Avon Descent. What type of an event is this? Hint

Parachute jumping

Abseiling

White water event

Bungee jumping

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10. Which world-wide sporting event put Perth on the map in 1983? Hint

The F.A. Cup Final

The Commonwealth Games

The Olympic Games

The America's Cup

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Perth is situated on the banks of the Swan River. In close proximity to the city is a small island in the Swan. What is the name of that island?

Answer: Heirisson Island

It was named after a crew member from the French vessels, Naturaliste and Geographe, that sailed up the Swan River in 1801 and discovered it.

2. Overlooking Perth is a very large hill from which a commanding view of the city and its surrounds can be seen. What is the name given to this hill?

Answer: Mount Eliza

Mount Eliza consists of 1,000 acres of natural bushland known as Kings Park and contains a wonderful display of Western Australian wildflowers in the spring and also botanical gardens.

3. In close proximity to the coast near Perth are three islands. Garden Island is now a naval base and Rottnest Island a modern holiday resort. What is the name of the third island?

Answer: Carnac Island

Carnac Island is situated between Rottnest and Garden Islands and is very small. It is only 19 hectares in area. It is home to a large population of tiger snakes and a haven for seals and the rare Australian Sealion. It was used in the early days of the Swan River settlement as a penal facility for indigenous Australians.

4. By what names are the two major football teams who compete in the Australian Rules Football League known?

Answer: The Eagles and the Dockers

The Dockers (full name Fremantle Dockers) are actually based at the Port of Fremantle. The Eagles (full name West Coast Eagles) have their headquarters in one of the northern suburbs of Perth.

5. Which sport is played at the Perth sports ground known as The WACA during summer?

Answer: Cricket

The initials WACA stand for Western Australian Cricket Association and the WACA is the home of the state cricket team, the Western Warriors.

6. Which important person visited Perth in October 2011 to open the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting held there for the first time?

Answer: Queen Elizabeth II

This visit was important on two counts. Firstly it was the first time that Perth had hosted such an important occasion and secondly, at 85, it is doubtful that Perth people will get another chance to see the Queen in person.

7. Which state government leader was responsible for the installation of the Bell Tower which is situated on the banks of the Swan River on the Perth foreshore?

Answer: Richard Court

Richard Court, who was at the time Leader of the Liberal Party that was in power, instigated this installation so that, like other state capitals, Perth would have a unique tourist attraction. It houses the bells presented to Perth by the St. Martin in the Field Church in London, England.

8. Which edifice has a commanding position and looks down the length of St. George's Terrace, one of Perth's main thoroughfares?

Answer: The Barracks Arch

The entrance to the Old Barracks was preserved when they were demolished. It was restored and now is a reminder of our early colonial days. The State War Memorial stands on Mount Eliza and overlooks the city. A statue of Queen Victoria is also there. Yagan, a chief of the Swan River Tribe, is commemorated with a statue on Heirisson Island.

9. Each year in August is the annual Avon Descent. What type of an event is this?

Answer: White water event

The Avon Descent begins on the Avon River, a tributary of the Swan River, at the town of Northam, approximately 60 miles east of Perth and progresses into the Swan River and thence to Bayswater, a suburb close to the city. Several classes of boats compete (kayaks, surf skis and small power boats) and competitors come from all over the world for this event.

10. Which world-wide sporting event put Perth on the map in 1983?

Answer: The America's Cup

The America's Cup had been held by America for 132 years. Sponsored by a local entrepreneur, Alan Bond, the yacht, Australia 2, representing the Royal Perth Yacht Club, won in convincing style and so ended the unbroken American record.

Source: Author Mommakat

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