From Colony to City: Tracing the History of Adelaide
How well do you know the history of Adelaide? Test your knowledge with this quiz and see how many correct answers you can get out of 10!
1. Who was the first governor of the colony of South Australia?
Captain John Hindmarsh
William Light
James Hurtle Fisher
Henry Ayers
2. In which year was Adelaide incorporated, becoming the first city in Australia to do so?
3. What was the population of Adelaide in 1840?
Over 1,000
Over 2,000
Over 10,000
Over 14,000
4. Who was the first mayor of Adelaide?
John Hindmarsh
Henry Ayers
James Hurtle Fisher
William Light
5. The Old Adelaide Gaol was built in 1841 and decommissioned in what year?
6. When was the foundation stone of Holy Trinity Church laid?
7. Which university was founded in Adelaide in 1874?
Flinders University
Adelaide University
University of South Australia
Charles Sturt University
8. In which year was Adelaide connected to a gas supply?
9. Which sporting venue in Adelaide was established in 1871?
Adelaide Oval
AAMI Stadium
Coopers Stadium
Norwood Oval
10. When was Rundle Mall Shopping Centre opened?
