Test your knowledge about the vibrant history of Adelaide with this quiz! See how many correct answers you can get out of 15 and discover fascinating facts about Australia's fifth-largest city.
1. In what year was Adelaide founded?
1836
1840
1856
1860
2. Who designed the original plan for the city of Adelaide?
W.A. Cawthorne
John Ridley
William Light
Edward Charles Frome
3. What was discovered near Kapunda in 1842 that brought significant wealth to Adelaide?
Gold
Silver
Copper
Coal
4. Which machine did John Ridley invent in 1843, revolutionizing farming methods in South Australia?
The Threshing Machine
The Reaping Machine
The Spinning Jenny
The Cotton Gin
5. In what year did South Australia become a self-governing colony?
1846
1856
1866
1876
6. What was the nickname earned by South Australia towards the end of the 19th century due to its agricultural success?
The Breadbasket of Australia
The Granary of Australia
The Goldmine of Australia
The Vineyard of Australia
7. Which street in Adelaide was depicted with landmarks such as Adelaide Town Hall and Victoria Square in 1889?
King William Street
Hindley Street
Rundle Street
North Terrace
8. What significant Adelaide cultural event was held from 1985 to 1996 before being moved to Melbourne?
The Adelaide Festival
The Adelaide Fringe
The Australian Grand Prix
The Tour Down Under
9. When was the (Old) Adelaide Gaol closed?
1986
1988
1990
1992
10. What important infrastructure was opened in Adelaide in 1955?
The Adelaide Airport
The Adelaide Oval
The Rundle Mall
The Adelaide Convention Centre
11. Who were the original inhabitants of the Adelaide plains before European settlement?
The Kaurna people
The Noongar people
The Wurundjeri people
The Gadigal people
12. What was the primary reason for the severe manpower shortage in Adelaide in 1851?
Gold discoveries in Victoria
Difficult farming conditions
An outbreak of disease
Austerity measures
13. In 1862, who discovered significant grazing territory to the west of Lake Torrens and Lake Eyre?
William Light
John McDouall Stuart
Edward Charles Frome
George Grey
14. What type of street lighting was introduced in Adelaide in 1867?
Electrical street lighting
Gas street lighting
Oil street lighting
Candle street lighting
15. Which university was established in Adelaide in 1966?
