Geelong Knowledge Test
Think you know all about Geelong? Test your knowledge on its geography, culture, history, and landmarks with this fun quiz!
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- What is the traditional name for the area now known as Geelong?Wurundjeri · Djilang · Kulin · Boongarie
- Who was the first non-Indigenous person recorded visiting the Geelong area?John Murray · James Cook · Matthew Flinders · William Collins
- What major body of water is Geelong situated near?Corio Bay · Botany Bay · Moreton Bay · Roebuck Bay
- In which year was Geelong designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Design?2010 · 2017 · 2020 · 2005
- Which famous Australian band originated from Geelong?Magic Dirt · The Living End · Crowded House · Hunters & Collectors
- What is the name of the trail that follows the Geelong Ring Road?Ted Wilson Trail · Coast Walk · Highland Path · River Trail
- Which river flows through the southern fringe of Geelong?Darling River · Murray River · Barwon River · Yarra River
- Who is a prominent politician that has held the seat for Corio?Gordon Scholes · Richard Marles · Hubert Opperman · Richard Casey
- What significant event in the 1850s influenced Geelong's growth?Gold rush · Agricultural reform · Industrial boom · World War II
- Which of the following suburbs is part of Geelong?Sunbury · Belmont · Cranbourne · Werribee
- Which famous Apple co-founder headlined the now-defunct Pivot Summit in Geelong?Eric Schmidt · Steve Wozniak · Steve Jobs · Tim Cook
- Who was the inaugural Mayor of the Geelong Town Council in 1849?John Duckett · Alexander Thomson · James Fyans · Robert Anderson