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Quiz about World Famous Sydney Harbour Bridge

World Famous Sydney Harbour Bridge Quiz

This is a quiz on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It outlines the history of the bridge and the news that it has given over the years. This quiz is basically general knowledge which hopefully gives you some sort of challenge.

A multiple-choice quiz by skturner. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
skturner

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
126,208

Updated
Apr 09 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
848

Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (7/10), colbymanram (5/10), Guest 146 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many years did it take to construct the Sydney Harbour Bridge? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who opened the Sydney Harbour Bridge? Hint

Jack Lang

Edmund Barton

William Holt

Sir Donald Bradman

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Question 3 of 10

3. When it was opened, the Sydney Harbour Bridge was the widest and tallest steel arch bridge in the world.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Sydney Harbour Bridge stretches from Dawes Point on the south to which Sydney suburb on the other side of Sydney Harbour? Hint

Mosman

Milsons Point

Wangaratta

Manly

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Question 5 of 10

5. If I rang BridgeClimb in Sydney, would I be able to join a tour so I could walk up the Sydney Harbour Bridge?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. How much was the toll for a car to cross the bridge when the bridge first opened ? Hint

8 cents

5 cents

2 cents

10 cents

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which famous Australian actor used to work on maintaining the Sydney Harbour Bridge? Hint

Michael Caton

Jack Thompson

Paul Hogan

Bud Tingwell

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where was most the steel imported from to construct the Sydney Harbour Bridge ? Hint

Italy

Germany

England

USA

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Question 9 of 10

9. What happened to the captain of the para-military group when he prematurely cut the ribbon with his sword, before the official opening ? Hint

The bridge was NOT allowed to be opened

He was fined $100

He was arrested

He was ordered to do 80 hours of community service

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Question 10 of 10

10. When was the Sydney Harbour Bridge opened? Hint

1934

1932

1929

1935

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many years did it take to construct the Sydney Harbour Bridge?

Answer: 9

Crossing Sydney Harbour was only possible by ferry before the Sydney Harbour Bridge was opened. The construction of the bridge began on 28th July 1923. The bridge was designed by Ralph Freeman and Co. of London and their plans were formed by John Bradfield. The bridge was opened on the 19th March 1932. The bridge itself only took 3 years to build. The rest of the time was spent building the southern and northern approaches and roadways.

2. Who opened the Sydney Harbour Bridge?

Answer: Jack Lang

Jack Lang was the Premier of New South Wales when the bridge was opened. He opened the bridge on Saturday 19th March 1932.

3. When it was opened, the Sydney Harbour Bridge was the widest and tallest steel arch bridge in the world.

Answer: True

The steel arch bridge is 134 metres high and 49 metres wide (with a curve of 503 metres). The bridge has six million rivets in total, and weighs 52,800 tonnes. When looking up at the bridge, then you will see what a massive and well built bridge it actually is.

4. The Sydney Harbour Bridge stretches from Dawes Point on the south to which Sydney suburb on the other side of Sydney Harbour?

Answer: Milsons Point

There are many ways to see the Sydney Harbour Bridge. You can park underneath it, you can see it from other certain places in Sydney including the Opera House, a swimming pool near the harbour and even Luna Park.

5. If I rang BridgeClimb in Sydney, would I be able to join a tour so I could walk up the Sydney Harbour Bridge?

Answer: Yes

It is definitely worth climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge, which starts from within a stone pylon at the southern end, then travels along the top of the structure, where there are spectacular views. You need to be very brave to walk up the bridge as it is a long way up. One tip also, don't look down, look out towards the Opera House, but don't look down!

6. How much was the toll for a car to cross the bridge when the bridge first opened ?

Answer: 5 cents

The initial toll for a car was 6 pence (5 cents) and a horse and rider was 3 pence (2 cents). Nowadays, over 200,000 cars cross the bridge per day and are able to see ferries cross underneath as well as witnessing the Opera House.

7. Which famous Australian actor used to work on maintaining the Sydney Harbour Bridge?

Answer: Paul Hogan

Paul Hogan, who is famous for starring in the movie "Crocodile Dundee" (1986), once worked on maintaining the Sydney Harbour Bridge by working as a rigger and painter. This is an enormous task as approximately 80,000 litres of paint are required for each coat, enough to cover an area equivalent to 60 soccer fields.

8. Where was most the steel imported from to construct the Sydney Harbour Bridge ?

Answer: England

The steel was the main part of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The steel was turned into girders, to keep the bridge stable and safe. 79% of the steel was imported from England, the remaining 21% came from local Australian sources.

9. What happened to the captain of the para-military group when he prematurely cut the ribbon with his sword, before the official opening ?

Answer: He was arrested

The NSW Premier, the Hon. John T. Lang, officially declared the Bridge open. However, the Premier enlivened proceedings when Captain Francis De Groot of the para-military group, the New Guard, slashed the ribbon prematurely with his sword, prior to the official cutting. The captain was arrested, the ribbon was tied together, and the ceremony went ahead.

10. When was the Sydney Harbour Bridge opened?

Answer: 1932

The Sydney Harbour Bridge has been the site for many end of year celebrations. The 'Coathanger' is not too far away from Botany Bay, the place where James Cook first discovered Australia in 1770.

Source: Author skturner

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