Invercargill History Quiz
Test your knowledge about the history of Invercargill, New Zealand.
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In what year was Invercargill officially founded?
1856
1865
1835
1900
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Which river flows through Invercargill?
Mataura River
Oreti River
Waikato River
Clutha River
Waihopai River
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What is the name of the famous water tower in Invercargill?
Invercargill Water Tower
New Zealand Tower
Southern Water Tower
Victoria Tower
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Which industry significantly contributed to the early growth of Invercargill?
Automobile industry
Gold mining
Agriculture and farming
Timber industry
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What is the main architectural style of the Invercargill Civic Theatre?
Art Deco
Edwardian
Victorian
Modernist
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Which ocean is Invercargill closest to?
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Southern Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
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Which notable Invercargill-born motorcyclist became famous for his world speed record attempts?
Burt Munro
John Britten
Bryan Bernard
Bruce McLaren
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What is the name of Invercargill's main public park?
Victoria Park
Queens Park
Windsor Park
Garden Park
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Invercargill is part of which New Zealand region?
Canterbury
Otago
Southland
West Coast
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Which transport innovation is Invercargill known for implementing first in New Zealand?
Electric street lighting
Motorized public buses
Pedestrian crossing lights
Urban rail system
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