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