Sydney Opera House Quizz

Who designed the Sydney Opera House?

• Frank Lloyd Wright

• Jorn Utzon

• Zaha Hadid

• Norman Foster

In what year was the Sydney Opera House officially opened?

• 1959

• 1965

• 1973

• 1980

Who officially opened the Sydney Opera House?

• Queen Elizabeth II

• The Governor-General of Australia

• The Prime Minister of Australia

• Prince Philip

Where is the Sydney Opera House located?

• Darling Harbour

• Sydney Harbour

• Circular Quay

• Bondi Beach

What inspired Jorn Utzon’s design of the Sydney Opera House?

• Sailing ships

• Ocean waves

• Seashells

• All of the above

What construction material is primarily used for the exterior shells of the Sydney Opera House?

• Glass

• Concrete

• Marble

• Steel

How many years did it take to complete the construction of the Sydney Opera House?

• 5 years

• 8 years

• 14 years

• 16 years

What major challenge was faced during the construction of the Opera House?

• Lack of funding

• Complex structural engineering of the roof

• Political disagreements

• All of the above

What is the main performance hall in the Sydney Opera House called?

• Opera Theatre

• Concert Hall

• Bennelong Hall

• Drama Theatre

How many tiles cover the Sydney Opera House’s roof shells?

• 500,000

• 750,000

• 1 million

• 1.2 million